Blue Dendrobium Orchids

A Blue Dendrobium Orchid is Perfect For Any Situation

Executive Summary about Blue Dendrobium Orchids by Sarah Duke

It's fairly astonishing how the desirability of the blue dendrobium orchid is increasing at such a great rate. It forms lovely and long-lasting blooms in vivid tones of blue and is a striking supplement to any flower display.

The blue dendrobium boasts a rich history. It is indigenous to the Philippines where it flourishes as a natural species. It's quite comparable in looks to certain moths that flutter all over the place in the wilds of that region.

The blue dendrobium orchid is actually rather rare and there are a few kinds that are even dying out. This is largely since their native surroundings have been ruined.

In terms of raising the blue dendrobium orchid, you must be certain to abide by one easy guideline. During the summer you will have to water these plants approximately every five days, or less, but in wintertime you can go up to 12 days between waterings.

Certainly, if you don't possess the time or patience to cultivate the blue dendrobium orchid you can always shop for them from innumerable florists, both online and off. You can get just-cut blue dendrobiums in a range of tones.

Blue Flowers for Weddings: 5 Suggestions You'll Love

Executive Summary about Blue Dendrobium Orchids by Jane Alexander Ogilvie

Blue flowers are unusual, they range from simple, cottage garden flowers like the cornflower, to the exotic and mysterious blue orchid.

Like the iris, you can find blue hydrangeas in a range of colors, from pale blue, almost aqua and a blue/cream bicolor often described as 'antique'. A beautiful, natural blue flower, cornflowers are ideal for the bride who is looking for an informal 'just picked' bouquet, they combine well with herbs and other 'wild' flowers.

Available in all shades of blue, and usually with a wonderful splash of gold, irises are showy, beautiful flowers, but they are not easy to arrange. Their fleshy stems don't work well with florists foam, and the flowers can be quite delicate.

Hyacinths are not just lovely to look at, they have a beautiful scent, and there are at least two ways to use them in your bridal flowers. You can also remove the tiny hyacinth bells and wire them individually to create a very delicate bouquet. The smaller heads of grape hyacinth can be used in the same way.

Perhaps the most exotic of all flowers: there are only two truly blue orchids, most of those you'll find available at the florists have been dyed. Blue orchids are a symbol of immortality, according to some, or to others, of an impossible dream. A number of Vanda orchid varieties are beautifully colored in a purplish blue (for example 'Royal Blue' or 'Blue Magic', but the true blue orchid is Thelymitra Cinita a native of Australia, and rarely found in florists. More expensive than cornflowers, Vanda and dendrobium orchids come on long gracefully arching stems, or remove the flowers from the stems and use them that way!

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Caring For Orchids

Caring For Orchids - Simple Steps That Will Assure You Beautiful And Fragrant Orchids

Executive Summary about Caring For Orchids by Esther Kaplyn

Caring for orchids can be wonderful or it can be difficult, so the more you know the better the experience will be. A common error is planting orchids in potting soil, it's actually better to plant them in bark chips you can get at your local plant supply store or even home depot.

Which brings us the second important factor, you must put the orchids in a pot that has drainage holes. Just make sure not to over water the orchid as this can cause damage and stunted grow, just as if you never watered this beautiful plant.

Too much sun and your orchid will tell by having leaves that change to yellow, if this is the case, all is not lost, simply move the orchid near a window or light source that is not so strong, and monitor the amount of times you give it water.

Along with watering, and allowing exposure to both sun and shade, you should fertilize the bark or moss, once per week to keep the orchid happy and healthy. The moisture from the water will allow the nutrients to more readily penetrate the orchid's roots which in turn gives your plant all of the food and water it needs to be fragrant and beautiful.

Caring For Orchids is Easy

Executive Summary about Caring For Orchids by Christiane Perrin

Several types of orchids are easy to care for. If you get your sleeve caught in the beautiful orchid world, you can always invest in a greenhouse and take on the challenges of growing more exotic types. Orchids need water, fertilizer and fairly high humidity levels.

The roots must dry out in between watering. If they stay wet, or worse, immersed in water, they will start to rot and the orchid will die. Rainwater is the source of water for orchids in their natural habitat, and it does not contain chlorine, fluorides and high levels of mineral and iron.

Everyone agrees that Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous must be the main ingredient. Ratios between those three are 3:1:1. Pay attention to how your orchid reacts and adjust accordingly.

Orchids do not do well in dry rooms, offices or homes. Simply set the orchid pot on a water tray. It is critical that the bottom of the pot is above the water and never gets wet. As the water in the tray evaporates, it increases the humidity around the orchids. Mist the plants on a regular basis, especially during hot dry days and during the heating season.

When your orchids are blooming, make sure they stay moist. Don't mist in the evening, because the leaf surface must be able to dry.

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Peonies Flowers

Peonies - A Perennial Garden Favorite

Executive Summary about Peonies Flowers by Robert Schpok

Peonies were one of the first perennials to populate American gardens because of their large, showy and fragrant flowers produced in mid-to late spring. The flowers range in color from crimson, scarlet, various shades of pink, to pure white. There are also new hybrid and tree peonies with yellow or purple flowers.

Tree peonies also come in single, semi-double and double-flowered forms, and the color range includes every color of the rainbow except for blue. Single flowered varieties seem to do better in shade than doubles.

Probably the most difficult part of growing peonies, like many other perennials is the time it takes to establish them in your garden. Generally do not cut flowers from plants less than three years old and mature plants of five years or more should be left with about 50% of its flowers intact. You should, however, remove the fading and dead flowers to prevent seed development which uses up food reserves.

Peonies are heavy feeders and do not appreciate being moved so it is important to ensure they are planted in good, fertile soil. Peonies also tolerate dryness, but don't expect them to be producing and storing food while the soil is dry.

Because winter chilling is required for dormancy, peonies do not perform well in subtropical areas. If an extra cold winter kills the top growth of a tree peony, cut the dead wood back in the spring. Generally peonies need no winter protection, but mulch may be necessary in a few very cold areas.

How to Plant Peony Plants And Roots For Great Peony Flower Blooms In The Spring

Executive Summary about Peonies Flowers by Paula L

It is very important that peony plants not be planted too deep. Peonies that are planted too deep will not bloom. Because peonies are slow to establish it will be several years before you realize that you planted your peonies too deep and you will have lost several growing seasons.

Peonies will grow in average to poor soil but it is good to amend the soil with compost or topsoil if you have poor soil. Place the peony root in the hole with the eyes facing up (the eyes are little white points on the root). Cover the peony plant with exactly 1 inch of dirt over the eyes. If the peony is planted deeper than this it will not bloom.

The proper time for planting peonies is in the fall. Peonies can be planted as long as the ground has not frozen. It is normal to have top growth while they are getting established.

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