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Saturday, January 11, 2025

Cereus is a genus of plants from the Cactus family.

 Cereus is a genus of plants from the Cactus family.

 Features:

 long cylindrical stem;

can reach 20 meters in height;

life expectancy up to 300 years;

there are low species growing in the form of a bush or creeping (clinging with the help of aerial roots);

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Cereus. Plant.

large species have a well-developed trunk and crown of leafless shoots;

stems with large ribs, a powerful root system;

gray, brown or black thorns stand out beautifully against the background of a greenish-bluish stem;

large (up to 25 cm in length) greenish-white, white or pink flowers bloom at night;

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Araucaria chilensis. Tree.

 Araucaria araucana (lat. Araucaria araucana) is a coniferous tree.

 This is a very large tree - some specimens reach a height of 60 m with a trunk diameter of up to 1.5 m.

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Araucaria chilensis. Tree.

 Homeland - Chile and the western part of Argentina. As an ornamental tree, it is common in Western Europe.

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Hatiora. A genus of cacti.

 In nature, plants of this genus grow on tree trunks and branches or on the ground in the humid tropical forests of Brazil. The annual rainfall here is from 2000 to 3000 millimeters, and the air temperature almost never drops below 18 °C.

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Hatiora. A genus of cacti.

 Representatives of the genus are succulent shrubs with stems consisting of segments. The segments of some species are cylindrical, club-shaped (cone-shaped), in other species they are flat.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Rhipsalis.

 Representatives of the genus are abundantly branching epiphytic shrubs with aerial roots. All species have soft bristly pubescence, no thorns. The stems are drooping, can be of various shapes - round, ribbed or flat leaf-like.

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Rhipsalis.

 The areoles are located on the surface of the stem - unlike representatives of the related genus Lepismium. The flowers are actinomorphic, small; depending on the species, they can be located either along the entire length of the stem or closer to the top of the shoot.

Monday, December 16, 2024

Philodendron "Lemon Lime".

 Philodendron 'Lemon Lime' is a climbing vine that grows up to 6 metres (20 feet) in length and is often grown on various supports and in hanging pots.

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Philodendron "Lemon Lime".

 Propagation of Philodendron ‘Lemon Lime’ is done effectively through cuttings using a clean knife. Plant in moist, well-drained soil away from direct sunlight. Regular misting helps maintain moisture for rooting. Once roots have developed, repot Philodendron ‘Lemon Lime’ in a rich, organic soil mix for optimal growth.

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Yellow water lily (yum lily) is a perennial aquatic plant.

 Yellow water lily (yum lily) is a perennial aquatic plant of the Nymphaeaceae family.


 In Russia, yellow water lily can be found in the European part, Siberia and the Caucasus. It grows in quiet water, in slow rivers, along the banks of lakes and ponds.

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Yellow water lily.
 
 The rhizome is green-yellow, fleshy and thick, from 3 to 10 centimeters thick. The leaves floating on the surface are ovoid and 15 to 19 centimeters in size.


 Yellow water lily blooms from June to September. The fruit (ovoid-conical capsule) ripens from August to September.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Rose des Cistercians (‘Delarle’) Hybrid Tea.

Duckweed. Plant.

  A genus of flowering monocotyledonous plants of the Araceae family.

 Representatives of the genus are tiny aquatic perennial plants, usually floating in large numbers on the surface of stagnant waters. Only one species, the tropical duckweed, is considered an annual plant.

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Duckweed. Plant.
 Duckweed is found in all countries of the world, in both temperate and tropical conditions, but only in fresh water.

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Philodendron Marcius. Plant.

 Mostly epiphytes, but become terrestrial plants when the host tree falls.

 The trunk is very short or absent.

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Philodendron Marcius. Plant.

 The leaves are arranged in a rosette, like rose petals, cordate, entire (resembling canna leaves), erect, 35-56 cm long (can grow up to 2 m long and more), 15-25 cm wide, pointed at the apex, wedge-shaped or truncated at the base, widened in the middle, thick, leathery or semi-leathery, glossy, mostly dark green; slightly paler below, from semi-glossy to matte; lateral veins are barely visible. The petiole is short, 30-40 cm long, C-shaped with a longitudinal groove, probably storing water and starch, as it is often thick and swollen; the edges of the groove are sharp.

Cereus is a genus of plants from the Cactus family.

 Cereus is a genus of plants from the Cactus family.  Features:  long cylindrical stem; can reach 20 meters in height; life expectancy up t...