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21/08/2025

🌿 Argentine Giant Cactus (Echinopsis candicans) 🌿

The Argentine Giant Cactus is a stunning and imposing cactus known for its impressive size and beautiful blooms. It's a great addition to any desert or xeriscape garden.

Light: Full sun. This cactus thrives in bright, direct sunlight. It needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to maintain its health and encourage flowering.
Water: Low. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot. During the growing season (spring and summer), water once every 2-3 weeks. Reduce watering in the fall and winter.
Soil: Well-draining, sandy soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Use a cactus or succulent potting mix, or create your own mix with sand, perlite, and potting soil.
Temperature: Prefers temperatures between 60-90°F (15-32°C). It can tolerate brief periods of frost, but it’s best to protect it from freezing temperatures by bringing it indoors or providing a frost cover.
Humidity: Low. This cactus i

12/05/2025

Velvet Orchid (Cymbidium Orchid) 🌸

The Velvet Orchid, a striking variety of Cymbidium Orchid, is celebrated for its rich, velvety blooms and graceful appearance, bringing an air of sophistication and exotic charm to any orchid collection.

Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; can handle some direct sun but avoid harsh midday exposure. Best placed near an east or west-facing window.
Water: Keep the soil consistently moist but well-drained; let the top inch dry out between waterings. Be careful not to overwater.
Soil: Use a well-draining orchid mix containing bark, perlite, and charcoal. Cymbidiums thrive in a mix that promotes good aeration and drainage.
Temperature: Favors moderate temperatures, ideally between 60-75°F (16-24°C) during the day with slightly cooler nights.
Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity, ideally between 60-70%, with levels above 50% being necessary. Regular misting or using a humidity tray is beneficial.
Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced, water-soluble orchid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during spring and summer, reducing to once a month in fall and winter.

The Velvet Orchid is ideal for adding elegance and luxury to indoor collections or garden displays with its lush, velvety flowers. 🌸🌿

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Gomphrena is one of the best drought tolerant flowers
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White lilac, smells delicious!

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It might be small but it is my favorite place in the yard!

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Mixed perennial flower bed

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Orchids

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Echinopsis Cacti 🌸🌵

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The flower is a type of Marsh Orchid🌺🌷💐, belonging to the genus Dactylorhiza.

1.Care Conditions:

Marsh orchids generally prefer moist to wet conditions, mimicking their natural habitat in marshes and damp meadows. Here's a summary of their care needs:

-Light: They thrive in full sun to partial shade.
-Soil: They need consistently moist, well-draining soil that is slightly acidic to neutral. A mix of loam, peat, and sharp sand can work well. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely, especially during the growing season.
-Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist. If grown in pots, ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
-Temperature: They are generally hardy and can tolerate a range of temperatures.
-Fertilizing: They don't require heavy fertilization. A light feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer in spring can be beneficial.
-Propagation: They can be propagated by division of the tubers or by seed, although growing from seed can be challenging.

2.Uses:

-Ornamental: The primary use of marsh orchids is ornamental. Their vibrant flowers make them popular for gardens, particularly bog gardens, and as cut flowers.
-Traditional Medicine: In some traditional medicine systems, certain orchid species have been used for various purposes, but there is limited scientific evidence to support these uses. It's important to note that many orchid species are protected, and collecting them from the wild is often illegal.