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A thousand and one orchids: an exhibition at the Jardin des plantes

A meeting for enthusiasts Since the launch of this event in 2014, the Plant Garden has renewed the A Thousand and One Orchids exhibit in its large greenhouses each year. This event, which has become a must for orchidophiles and all flower enthusiasts in general, allows you to discover rare and f ...

27
Feb
2015

Gardening: what is an epiphytic plant?

sap of their host. How do they survive? If you thought that a plant necessarily grows in the ground, think again! Some plants, such as mosses and orchids, do not need to be rooted in the ground to grow. An epiphytic plant only needs to anchor itself to the bark of a tree to find some organic ...

23
Mar
2022

Dendrobium nobile: Caring for the Bamboo Orchid in 5 Questions

Which location should be chosen for a Dendrobium nobile orchid? The average temperature of our apartments, around 18°C to 20°C, is quite suitable for orchids of the Dendrobium nobile family. Contrary to what one might think, the bamboo orchid does not fear the cold. Provided that watering is stop ...

07
Nov
2024

The vanilla tree, the plant that produces vanilla

ces a short fruit called vanilla - Vanilla tahitiensis produces Tahitian vanilla which has special aromatic qualities. These species are the only orchids whose fruit is edible. They bloom from September to December and produce yellow-green flowers. In their natural environment, vanilla orchi ...

15
Sep
2010

Basin plants: understand this watering method in 8 questions

- that do not like to have wet leaves or flowers, such as cyclamen or saintpaulia - that fear stagnant water at the bottom of the saucer like orchids - which are epiphytic plants like tillandsia or guzmania - which are used in suspension. As this technique can be applied to many ...

15
Feb
2023

Fertilizing Potted Plants in 5 Questions

ect. Some indoor plants are even exceptions to the rule and do not need any fertilizer at all. This is the case for succulents and cacti, as well as orchids and carnivorous plants... Conversely, dwarf fruit trees and certain vegetables such as tomatoes and cherry tomatoes must be fertilized regula ...

24
Apr
2024

"The Chantilly Plant Days"

n advice on maintaining their garden. Amateur, novice or passionate gardeners can participate in workshops or attend conferences on specific themes (orchids or carnivorous plants, for example...). Edition 2023 => 2023 Edition. The 2023 edition of the Plant Days (formerly organized in Courson) will ...

04
May
2016

Taiwan : Discover the Beautiful Island differently

opyright @Discovertaitung Orchid Island is a small volcanic island located 64 km southeast of Taiwan, with its beautiful views, cliffs, mountains, orchids and many species of butterflies, the island is a beauty spot you must visit. It is also one of the most important places for scuba diving in T ...

23
June
2022

Exotic flora: 3 emblematic flowers of Malaysia

to bring back The last of Malaysia's 3 iconic flowers is of course the orchid. Among the 15,000 to 20,000 species of plants recorded in the country, orchids alone account for 3000 species. More than 1,000 different species are found in Peninsular Malaysia alone. If you want to bring back a sampl ...

23
Nov
2022

Bringing in plants for winter: when and how?

ees such as lemon and orange trees, which need a temperature between 5 and 12°C in winter - tropical plants such as bougainvillea, hibiscus and orchids which appreciate the temperature of our apartments (but not the proximity of the heating!) - cacti that like to spend the winter at a ...

25
Nov
2022

French Riviera: 5 good reasons to go to the Lemon Festival in Menton

f the monumental sculptures composed of citrus fruits... Inside the Palais de l'Europe, you can discover decorations and floral compositions featuring orchids of different species and all colors. These creations based on epiphytic flowers always follow the same theme as the Lemon Festival (i.e. r ...

20
Feb
2023

Making natural fertilizer with banana peel.

w Because it is rich in nutrients such as potassium, banana-based fertilizer helps stimulate flowering and fruiting. You can use this banana water to bathe your orchids, water your tropical plants, boost the flowering of your green plants such as spathiphyllum, and water the flowers on your balcony ...

09
June
2023

The spotted pothos: 5 good reasons to adopt this plant.

. Provide it with regular potting soil with good drainage or orchid substrate. Note: This species native to Southeast Asia is an epiphytic plant like orchids... In its natural habitat, it clings to trees and can exceed 10 meters in height. 3- She adapts to various situations. In an apartment, the s ...

22
Sep
2023