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【Flover Trivia】- Cymbidium

【Flover Trivia】- CymbidiumCymbidium spikes bloom only one time, so once the blooms have dropped you will not be able to encourage a rebloom from the spike as you can with other types of orchids. Cymbidium Orchid CareThey typically bloom in the early spring although sometimes you can see flowers beginning to bloom in October or bloom all the way until June. Cymbidium orchids are popular due to their ability to thrive in cooler, drier conditions. If you live in an area with mild temperatures and no frost, you may be able to successfully grow Cymbidium orchids outside.

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【Flover Trivia】- Rose

【Flover Trivia】- Rose The largest rose bloom ever bred was a pink rose measuring approximately 33 inches in diameter, bred by Nikita K. Rulhoksoffski from San Onofre, California. The largest living rose is in Tombstone, Arizona. When it is in bloom it has over 200,000 blossoms, and is supported by an arbour under which people can sit. - sources from National Gardening Association of US

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【Flover Trivia】- Calla Lilies

【Flover Trivia】- Calla LiliesWhite Calla Lilies are grown without pesticides or chemicals, and they're cut with extra long stems.They were made famous by the talented artist Georgia O'Keefe in her paintings. Organic white Calla Lilies make a lasting impression every time.The Calla Lily is also known as the Arum Lily and Calla. An interesting bit of trivia is that the Calla Lily is not a true Lily, and it is neither a true Arum or Calla either. They originated in South Africa. They can also be found in shades of yellow, orange, red, and purple.

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【Flover Trivia】- Hydrangeas

【Flover Trivia】- HydrangeasHydrangeas also have a nickname called 'Change Rose'. The flowers are natures own little pH tester.In acid soil (<pH 7.0), the bloom clusters will be blue. You'll get pink flowers if you have alkaline soil (>pH 7.0), and white blooms if your soil has a neutral pH (pH 7.0). So awesome, i know right.

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【Flover Trivia】- Lavender

【Flover Trivia】- LavenderLavender is one of the most fragrant and highly versatile herbs that you can grow. As you may already know, lavender is used in essential oils, perfumes, in aromatherapy, in traditional herbal medicine and in the kitchen as a culinary herb. Lavender also has the following properties: antibacterial, antidepressant, analgesic, antiseptic, cicatrizant, expectorant, nervice, and vulnerary.

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