tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25767863198757587142024-03-13T08:25:53.449-07:00ANTHURIUMUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576786319875758714.post-19705582884249429602013-06-18T08:22:00.002-07:002013-06-18T08:22:55.760-07:00Anthurium Plant Care: The Two Critical FactorsCorrect anthurium care is rather simple; you only need to address two fundamental factors to keep your plant healthy. These are placing your plant in the proper location and watering your plant in the correct manner.
<br />
<br />
To keep your plant healthy, you have to keep it in the appropriate spot. Anthuriums come from South American rain forests and may be harmed if they're not kept in conditions that are like their ancestral dwelling place. Within the rain forest, anthuriums generally run into temperatures between 70 and 90 degrees and humidity between 80 and 100 percent, in addition, trees shade them from sunlight.
<br />
<br />
So what exactly is the best way to reproduce this habitat? The initial thing you can do to make sure that your plant is kept at the proper temperature is to keep it indoors. Assuming that you keep your house's temperature between seventy to ninety degrees, your plant will find the temperature acceptable. The next thing you'll be able to do supply your plant the appropriate moisture is keep it in your bathroom. When you take a hot shower, you'll also be delivering plenty of humidity for your plant. Finally, if you keep your plant near a window, it should receive a suitable amount of indirect light.
<br />
<br />
Because they grow in rain forests, anthuriums are accustomed to receiving a great deal of water. But since they grow on trees, they're accustomed to having their roots exposed to oxygen as the water can drain away swiftly. This exposure to air is critical as it prevents the growth of anaerobic organisms that may harm them.
<br />
<br />
So you should water your plant daily to match the rainfall patterns in the rain forest, but also make sure that the water empties rapidly to allow your plant's roots to get some oxygen. To ensure excellent drainage your plant needs to be potted in a soil mixture that contains bark, perlite or volcanic cinder. Next, if your pot is in a drip tray, make certain that you drain the tray after every watering. If you don't empty it, water will get trapped in your plant's pot. So that's all there's to it, stick to these guidelines and your anthurium will do well.
<br />
<br />
Make sure visit my website to learn more about anthurium care and anthurium plants. At my site you'll find everything you need to know about anthuriums.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Zeke_Morganstern
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/5633008Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576786319875758714.post-12471710781125058242013-06-18T08:18:00.001-07:002013-06-18T08:18:22.720-07:006 Exotic Wedding Flowers From Which to Choose for Your Memorable WeddingFor the bride who is looking for something a little different for her wedding celebration I wanted to share some alternative wedding flower arrangement ideas through the use of exotic wedding flowers.
<br />
<br />
With the exception of orchids and calla lilies, exotic flowers are not commonly used in most traditional weddings, but for the bride to be who wants a very different look for her special day, exotic wedding flowers may be an excellent choice.
<br />
<br />
Since exotic flowers are not used as frequently as other flowers, most people do not know much about them. Names, colors, care, or how to design with them is more of a challenge. Exotic flowers work best when used in a tropical or beach themed wedding.
<br />
<br />
The colors are bright ranging from white to deep reds and oranges. The textures range from velvety to a thick waxy look. The overall shapes are large ovals to long stems with petals separating at odd angles along the stem resembling lobster claws.
<br />
<br />
Most of the foliage will have deep splits along the leaves or tall spikes and can be used as a focal leaf instead of the actual flower.
<br />
<br />
1) Anthurium- Anthurium is one of the more popular tropical flowers with brightly colored waxy heart shape blooms. It is also smaller and a lighter weight compared to the heavy stems of ginger or bird of paradise. It is often used as boutonnieres, corsages, and hair flowers. Bridal bouquets designed with anthurium flowers make a lovely display whether used alone or with other exotic flowers.<br />
<a name='more'></a>
<br />
<br />
Anthurium flowers are available in deep purple, orange, peach, pink with green edges, cream, bright white, pistachio, lavender, burgundy, and white with green edges and many other similar combinations. These flowers will last an average of six weeks after being cut so they make excellent wedding flowers.
<br />
<br />
2) Birds of Paradise- Bird of Paradise is one of the most brightly colored flowers available. It resembles a bird in flight with leaves that resemble small banana leaves. A series of green, red and purplish canoe like structures called bracts form each flower with three orange sepals and three vivid blue petals. Two petals are joined together resembling an arrowhead with a third petal forming a nectary (nectar forming organ) at the base of the flower.
<br />
<br />
The flowers have a long, slender, and very sturdy stem and look best in tall vases. The flowers are so showy even a small grouping of three flowers will make an impressive display.
<br />
<br />
3) Calla Lily- Calla lilies are often used for weddings. They have magnificent long stems with flowers ranging from pure white to orange, purple, yellow, and pink. The stems are 1 to 3 feet long with flowers resembling an arrowhead.
<br />
<br />
The most popular design for calla lily bouquets is a pageant or arm bouquet. It is graceful and can be made from a single stem or by grouping 5 - 7 stems. A wide satin ribbon may be wrapped around the stems and secured with a row of pearl corsage pins. Smaller calla lilies make beautiful boutonnieres and corsages.
<br />
<br />
Tall cylinder vases of calla lilies make awesome centerpieces. The green variations of the thick stems are beautiful in clear vases with a few pebbles in the base.
<br />
<br />
4) Ginger- Ginger is a widely used tropical flower that ranges in colors from lavender and bright red to white with pink tips. The stems are long, sturdy and thick and also look best in tall heavy vases as centerpieces. The flowers can be separated and used in Hawaiian leis.
<br />
<br />
Ginger root is available in grocery stores and is used as a spice, in making tea for medicinal use and in oriental cuisine. It is also used in perfume, soothing balms, candles, soaps, and lotions or candied for a sweet treat.
<br />
<br />
5) Heliconia- This is a very showy large flower with thick heavy stems. The flowers resemble lobster claws and the flowers are produced on long, erect or drooping panicles. The color range is bright orange, fushia, and deep red. Again, they look best in large heavy vases or in huge arrangements with other tropical flowers.
<br />
<br />
6) Orchids- Three of the most commonly used orchids for floral design are Phalaenopsis, Cymbidium, and Oncidium. They range in color from pale green, white, pin, yellow, lavender, red, and multi colors.
<br />
<br />
The long stems with multiple flowers are often used in bridal bouquets and elegant arrangements. Individual flowers can be cut from the stem and used in the hair, boutonniere and corsages. Although this is a tropical flower, it is often used in more traditional arrangements as well. It has an elegant look and if often used with roses and other traditional flowers.
<br />
<br />
Expand your thinking to include a touch of the exotic for your wedding. Even the non-traditional can be romantic, sophisticated, and tasteful. Exotic wedding flowers are a wonderful choice for that delightfully different wedding.
<br />
<br />
Janet Weirich has written numerous articles on all aspects of wedding flower design. For more wedding flower arrangement ideas click here and you can also visit the author's website here.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Janet_Weirich
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6368538Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576786319875758714.post-59849191502138468972013-03-19T20:17:00.001-07:002013-03-19T20:17:27.822-07:00Know All About the Flamingo Flower or Anthurium Flowers- A Tropical BeautyFlowers, no one can match their beauty or innocence and when we are talking about beauty, one tropical flower does flash across the mind for once and those are Anthurium flowers, a native of Mauritius, these big and colorful flowers are a delight to look at. They are sort of a celebration of colors and the unique shape makes it all the more attractive. The Anthuriums are quite predominant in house gardens but there are not many houses in US that had blooming Anthuriums. The reason partly might be because no one has the mind to take so much hassle as this tropical flower requires a set of rules to be followed for its planting. Done correctly, the joy of growing these flowers is unmatched by any. However, for those who want the easiest way out can buy them easily from any wholesaler or mass dealer getting Anthuriums supplied directly from an importer sourcing the tropical flowers right from Mauritius.
<br />
<br />
The Flamingo flower, as Anthuriums flowers are often referred to as have generally short stems which have a length of not more than 30 cm. The leaves of this flower plant come in many shapes while most of the leaves are found at the end of the stems. The leaves are interesting in the sense that it is hard to find leaves with so many textures particularly that in flower plants. Anthurium lilies too have leaves that are either matte or glossy or semi-glossy in nature. The leaves of Anthurium plants are petiolate and they have a structure known as the geniculum, unique to the genus Anthurium. The structure of the plant allows it to swivel the leaves towards the sun.<br />
<a name='more'></a>
<br />
<br />
There are a number of Anthuriums which can be grown as houseplants but there are certain steps to be followed for making this houseplant come into full bloom. It is not a very hard job but any kind of gardening requires patience and Anthurium flowers are not an exception. Weather or climate as to say plays an important role in growing Anthurium flowers. Especially when we are talking about growing beautiful Anthurium lilies for example in pots of soli, it is preferable that the climate is a mild one. If kept indoors, Anthurium flowers thrive best in temperatures between 16°C-22°C. However, the light conditions must be lower than other house plants. From the business point of view, those who import Anthurium flowers or deal in wholesale, they too have to maintain this temperature in their warehouses to keep the flowers fresh.
<br />
<br />
Getting back to the point, there are yet some other tips to be followed as well for growing Anthurium flowers or Anthurium lilies. To start with, one can fill a planting pot with draining holes two-thirds of the way with well drained soil. When it is Anthurium lilies that you are growing, remember that they generally grow to a height of 2 feet and 1 foot wide. That is why the planting pots have to be purchased accordingly.
<br />
<br />
Once the pot is in place, the Anthurium lily is to be placed nicely and the roots covered with soil. If it not a small Anthurium plant but seeds of the same that you are planting, then make sure that the seeds are not put very deep into the soil. Sufficient amount of light and heat should reach it to help it grow. Once the planting is over, sprinkle enough water to soak the soil completely. The Anthurium lilies should be given sunlight but not directly. Partial sunlight works best for the growth of the plant. Adding proper and timely fertilizer will ensure that the plant will grow nicely. this information from <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/gifts-articles/know-all-about-the-flamingo-flower-or-anthurium-flowers-a-tropical-beauty-6219673.html" target="_blank">here</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576786319875758714.post-57392770006598491162012-11-18T18:48:00.001-08:002012-11-18T18:48:27.530-08:004 Good Reasons on Why You Should Buy Tropical Flowers Up until 40 years ago the only tropical flower one could find in any flower shop in the US - apart from Hawaii - was the Bird of Paradise. Sometime in 1972 more and more flowers from the tropics found their way into a small number of flower shops located in the Village area of NYC, as well as into a select number of florists in San Francisco. Flowers as ginger, heliconia, anthurium, orchids and proteas were becoming very popular amongst the gay community. Nowadays one can find tropical flowers in almost every store in the US, especially in the large cities. Yet, abundant as they have become, many flower consumers shy away from purchasing them. The most probable reason for this phenomenon is ignorance. In this article I shall attempt to argue on why flower buyers should re-think their position on tropical flowers.
<br />
<br />
New York City is the entry point for most tropical flowers and, if you happen to live in the city, you will be paying much less at most of the florists in NYC than a person living in other states.
<br />
<br />
Yet, no matter where one resides in the US, tropical flowers are still affordable.
<br />
<br />
Choosing tropical flowers for any occasion, especially weddings, may be the right way to go. These flowers are usually found in tropical climates and bloom all year-round. They are most popularly used for tropical themed weddings. More often, they are also arranged with other exotic flowers and foliage. During the summer months, when most weddings take place, tropical flowers are abundant and relatively inexpensive, especially large cities.<br />
<a name='more'></a>
<br />
<br />
But tropical flowers aren't only for tropical themed weddings or the summer season. With their beautiful colors and stunning appearances, they are popular choices for special occasions and for home decorating. Here are 4 good reasons on why you should be calling your florist to order them:
<br />
<br />
· Tropical flowers have a long vase life. These types of flowers can live up to two weeks in a vase and/or a floral arrangement. This is ideal for weddings because you and the flower designer could have the floral decorations set up the day before the ceremony. You wouldn't need to worry about the state of the flowers or whether they'd wilt. These flowers could even be given to guests as favors. It would be a lovely gift that they could take home with them and enjoy for many days while you are on your honeymoon.
<br />
<br />
For those who want to have them as home decors, you could get more value for your money by having them live longer than regular flowers. You needn't replace them as often. Again, summer is the best time of the year to buy them.
<br />
<br />
They bloom all year-round. Tropical flowers don't have a particular season when they bloom. This means that they are available at your local florist all twelve months of the year. Again, summer is the best time of the year to buy them.
<br />
<br />
They can withstand heat. Unlike most flowers, they can withstand hot environments. Regular flowers tend to wilt faster in the hot months of summer and spring. For tropical flowers, this wouldn't be a problem. They can also withstand hot, photographic lights or other activities that would leave other flowers lifeless. This means that for occasions like weddings or parties where there are a lot of lights and people, these flowers would last from start to finish without losing their vibrancy.
<br />
<br />
Tropical flowers need little maintenance. Aside from their longer vase life, these flowers, because of their thick, succulent stem need little water and less maintenance than regular blooms. Thus making them perfect as gifts as well as home decorations.
<br />
<br />
Exotic flowers look great for every event. It may be helpful for moms or brides-to-be to know the different tropical flowers available at their favorite florist. Here is a short list of the perfect flowers for all occasions:
<br />
<br />
Anthuriums. Anthuriums are also known as Flamingo flowers. Their colors include red, burgundy, pink, green and white. They are popularly used in weddings because of their heart shape. Anthuriums are quite large in size so they can easily be utilized for table centerpieces.
<br />
<br />
Heliconia. Their orange and red shades make them beautiful additions to flower arrangements. Because of their large bloom and long, thick, stem they are often used in large, tall, arrangements.
<br />
<br />
Birds of Paradise. With their vibrant blue and orange petals, they make for a lovely, low, centerpieces as well as for an elegant tall vase filled with only birds of paradise and some curly willow.
<br />
<br />
Orchids. Who doesn't love a good orchid? They have very feminine colors, like pink, red and white, which make them very well loved by brides. They are great for Hawaiian themed weddings and as accents around the home. You can never go wrong with buying flowers from the tropics. They are vibrant, easy to care for, durable and easily available. A wedding need not be Hawaiian themed to utilize these flowers as decorations. The weather doesn't have to be hot for tropical flowers to be in abundance. However expect to pay a bit more during the spring winter and fall. Next time you are in need of flowers, why not give tropical flowers a chance.
Tropical flowers are abundant during the summer months and can be purchased at a deep discount from most of the Florists in NYC. Visit our blog at http://www.heatherfloral.com/blog where you can Free download our Book Titled: The Ultimate Guide to Cut Flowers & Indoor Flowering Plants for all Occasions:
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=D._More
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6949766Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576786319875758714.post-81268735427596477292012-11-18T18:46:00.003-08:002012-11-18T18:46:48.606-08:00Why Exotic Flowers Are Wonderful Gifts Exotic flowers hold a special place in the hearts of flower lovers due to their breathtaking fragrance and exquisite beauty. These flowers with their beauty and fragrance can charm anyone. Their freshness and feeling is simply irresistible. They can win the heart of any person and can make him or her feel happy.
<br />
<br />
Flowers are the most beautiful creation of nature; it plays an important role in making our life more joyful and happy. People use flowers as a gesture of showing their feeling for their loved ones. For various functions like birthdays, wedding, baby showers, anniversaries, etc., flowers are also used for gifting. Sending flowers to your dear ones on different occasions relates to a specific meaning.
<br />
<br />
But do you know that flowers have meanings associated with them? And, that there are flowers befitting specific occasions? Everyone knows that a red rose stands for romantic love and white for mourning. However, meanings are associated not only with roses but almost with all Exotic flowers. But most people do not consider flower meanings before gifting them. Similarly, people who receive flowers may not know their meaning and hence miss the underlying message.
<br />
<br />
Given below are list of Exotic flowers with their Significance:-<br />
<a name='more'></a>
<br />
<br />
Anthurium:- Exotic Anthurium symbolizes hospitality. Anthurium also indicate happiness and abundance.
<br />
<br />
Bird of Paradise:- It symbolizes joyfulness. It also symbolizes magnificence, excitement and wonderful anticipation.
<br />
<br />
Calla Lily:- it symbolizes magnificence and beauty. White Calla lilies combine these two attributes with purity and innocence associated with white color which make it the perfect choice of flower in a Wedding bouquet.
<br />
<br />
Carnation:- Carnation is a symbol of pride and beauty.
A red carnation symbolizes admiration, love, pride and; <br />
A pink carnation symbolizes the love of a mother or a woman; <br />
A purple carnation symbolizes capriciousness; <br />
A yellow carnation symbolizes disappointment, disdain or rejection; <br />
A white carnation symbolizes pure love and innocence. <br />
A striped carnation symbolizes refusal.<br />
<br />
<br />
Chrysanthemum:- It symbolizes joy, long life, fidelity and optimism.
A red chrysanthemum conveys love; <br />
A white chrysanthemum symbolizes truth and loyal love <br />
A yellow chrysanthemum symbolizes slighted love.<br />
<br />
Daffodil:- It symbolizes chivalry and regard. It is indicative of rebirth, new beginnings and eternal life. It also symbolizes unrequited love. A bunch of daffodils indicate joy and happiness But if given single convey misfortune.
<br />
<br />
Gerbera:- It belongs to the daisy family and it specifically conveys cheerfulness.
<br />
<br />
Gladiolus:- It symbolizes faithfulness, strength of character and honor. It signifies remembrance.<br />
<br />
Lily:- It symbolizes refined beauty and purity. <br />
White lily symbolizes modesty and virginity,
Orange lily symbolizes passion,
Yellow lily symbolizes gaiety while Lily of the Valley symbolizes purity of heart and sweetness.
The Easter lily is the symbol of the Virgin Mary.
<br />
<br />
Orchid:- Orchid is a symbol of the exotic beauty, refinement, thoughtfulness and mature charm. It also symbolizes proud and glorious femininity.
<br />
<br />
Roses:- Rose symbolizes love. It signifies love in its various forms. Its symbolism varies based on color, variety and number.
<br />
<br />
Sunflower:- It signifies pure thoughts. It symbolizes adoration and dedication. It is symbolic of dedicated love. It is however also symbolic of haughtiness.
<br />
<br />
Tulip:- Tulip conveys declaration of love. It also symbolizes fame and perfect love.
<br />
<br />
<br />
Indeed, these flowers are so beautiful they are guaranteed to be prime conversation pieces. So the next time you plan to Gift Exotic Flowers to your Loved ones, check out the above list for its meaning and choose accordingly. So with Floworldonline, you can gift bouquet of exotic flowers to your special ones. The breathtaking exotic flowers and plants add that extra special touch to gardens, homes, and all occasions - weddings, celebrtions, banquets, as well as solemn occasions.
<br />
<br />
About the Author:- Naveen sharma owner of http://www.floworldonline.com is a renowned online florist from india and is expert in the feild of flowers, plants and gardening with vast expirence.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Naveen_S_Sharma
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7272093Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576786319875758714.post-61907434386128688822012-09-30T19:09:00.001-07:002012-09-30T19:09:11.616-07:00Exotic Hawaiian Grown Flowers For Your WeddingMost people automatically picture exotic, vibrant, aromatic, and difficult to get when they think Hawaiian flowers for their wedding day. All true except the 'difficult to get' part. With the click of a mouse, most wedding couples can have their share of Hawaiian grown flowers for their special day. Create a combination of protea flowers and ti leaves foliage into a wedding bouquet, a table centerpiece, or a wedding arch arrangement and you have a work of art. <br />
<br />
With a little bit of creativity and imagination, exotic Hawaiian flowers can be part of your wedding day. Preferred Hawaiian wedding flowers are anthuriums, orchids, protea, and Bird of Paradise. Foliage such as ti, palm, hala, and anthurium leaves when added to any arrangement will always enhance the overall look.
<br />
<br />
Proteas are curious botanical delights. Its dazzling variety of colors; pink, blood red, dark caramel, yellow, salmon, and red can satisfy the most discriminate of taste. A protea bouquet stays fresh-looking for a long time, even weeks. Better still, the Bride can dry the blooms and create an impressive arrangement for her new home.<br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a><br /><br />
Anthurium's heart-shaped spathe with a protruding spike also comes in many colors: red, peach, purple, pink, white, and green. Though not native to the islands, anthuriums, the "heart of Hawaii" is one of the signature flowers of the island. Its exotic look, vibrant color, and longevity makes anthuriums a favorite Bride's choice for a wedding bouquet.
<br />
<br />
Orchids thrive on the Big Island of Hawaii (also known as the "Orchid Island"). The exotic dendrobium orchid is elegant and graceful. Symbolizing love, tenderness, joy, and friendship, the dendrobium orchid's cascading sprays do make stunning wedding bouquets.
<br />
<br />
Bird of Paradise's unique look and colors will certainly make a bold statement as a Bride's bouquet or grace the reception table's centerpiece. Its rainbow of colors is ideal for the adventurous and tropical themed weddings. A single Bird of Paradise with a ti leaf wrapped in lace will make a stunning Bride's bouquet. Add long stalks such as maroon anthuriums and make a dramatic table centerpiece.
<br />
<br />
The variety of foliages to choose from will make each bouquet unique. Add these blooms to your wedding day décor and make your own statement. Delight your guests. Create a day that will bring fond memories for years to come. It is not an impossible dream to make your wedding day special with exotic Hawaiian flowers.
<br />
<br />
Taueva Faotusia is the owner of Hawaiian Waikiki Wedding. For additional information on getting married in Hawaii, visit our Web site [http://thawaiianwedding.com]
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Taueva_Faotusia
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/713270
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576786319875758714.post-5599101222564167182012-08-17T06:20:00.001-07:002012-08-17T06:20:09.163-07:00How To Pollinate Anthuriums<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It is relatively easy to propagate your potted anthuriums by taking cuttings, but it is also just a little boring, simply because the brand new plants are going to be precise copies of their parent plants. If you wish to generate fresh types of anthurium flowers, you'll need to grow them through seed. The hardest aspect of growing them through seed is getting seeds to develop in the first place. To get this done, you'll need to learn how to pollinate anthuriums. <br />
<br />
Anthurium blossoms are perfect, meaning that they include both male and female parts. Yet, they typically do not self pollinate, because pollen is not produced until after the stigma stops being responsive to pollination. This ensures that wild plants are cross pollinated as frequently as possible to increase the genetic diversity of the species. Therefore, unless you have two plants, you will need to store pollen until your plant is ready for pollination. <br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
<br />
To pollinate your plant, the first action to take is to collect pollen. Wait until pollen is formed and then use a small paint brush to get pollen and put it inside a tiny vial. If you are self pollinating a plant, keep this vial in the freezer until the next blossom is available for pollination. Or you can use this pollen immediately if you are cross pollinating two plants. <br />
<br />
Next, you need to pollinate at the appropriate moment. After a flower blooms, watch for the stigmas, which are found on the spadix, to secrete nectar. When this happens, they are all set for pollination. Use your paint brush to spread pollen liberally over the stigmas. Once you have done this, all you need to do is sit back and wait. If your work was effective, the spadix will begin to swell as it begins to produce berries, which hold the seeds. <br />
<br />
You may have to wait up to a year until the seeds are fully developed. You will know that the seeds are finished growing once the berries fall off of the spadix. At this stage, you can squeeze the berries to extract the seeds from the inside of the berries. You will need to plant these seeds right away or else they may die. After several weeks, the seeds will begin to sprout and you'll be well on your way to generating new types of anthurium plants.
Learn more about anthurium flowers at my anthurium care blog.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Zeke_Morganstern
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/5561345
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576786319875758714.post-64424599277663637832012-07-09T21:18:00.002-07:002012-07-09T21:18:36.152-07:00Types of Green FlowersAdd value to your colorful flowers with the combination of green flowers to create a lush surroundings. The beauty and landscape in your garden becomes more attractive with vibrant colors presenting some varying sizes and shapes of green flowers and other kinds of flowers with different colors. <br />
<br />
You can be more than happy and totally satisfied when you see them in vibrant blooms together with your other plants planted alternately in between each plants.
To give some ideas which to plant in your garden as a green flowers combination, below are the different types of green flowers for your convenience.
<br />
<br />
1. Limelight Hydrangea. Is a green flower types which blooms during summer with a lime-green colors. It grows to a height from 6 - 8 feet. It can be planted as a border plant because of its striking green flowers and large green leaves. Limelight hydrangea thrives best in any well-drained type of soil, but requires total sun exposure and partial shade to give a good possible growth performance.
<br />
<br />
2. Anthurium Midori. Considered as among the distinct plants of the anthurium family, it has a large petal-like spathe with glossy texture. Its flowers are healthy green in color. Anthurium is popular as a cut flower, since it will last for a couple of months placed in water.
<br />
<br />
3. Green Roses. This type of plant produces a cluster of informal apple green double blooms. It tolerates in humid conditions and well-drained fertile soil.<br />
<a name='more'></a>
<br />
<br />
4. Hellebore. It grows to a height of 5 feet tall, this plant has an evergreen flower with pale green blooms. Its foliage consists of light green with blue and white splashes all over the leaf blade. Considered as a hardy plant, since it tolerates in cold and open temperatures.
<br />
<br />
5. Chrysanthemum Shamrock. Most popular for flower arrangement, this plant produces a light and creamy green flowers which consists of a hundred petals per flower. This plant thrives best when grown inside a greenhouse, especially during dry climate. Flowering of chrysanthemum starts at the midst of summer until the mid-part of the autumn condition.
<br />
<br />
6. Rock Correa. Also called as a bell flower, this plant produces light green shade colors formed in cylindrical shell that opens outward forming like a bell, hence, it's called the bell flower. A native of Australia, Rock Correa starts to bloom in mid-spring, summer, and winter.
<br />
<br />
7. Bells of Ireland. It's considered as summer tolerant flower plant and grows up to 3 - 4 feet in height. It grows well in full sun open field to partial shade location in a well-drained and fertile moist soil.
<br />
<br />
8. Zinnia. Produces a light green and double 4-inch flower heads, Zinnia grows to a height of more than 2 feet. This plant is resistance to any kind of disease, hence, it called a hardy plant. The Wisconsin Master Gardener Program warns that green zinnias may fade to yellow in summer heat.
<br />
<br />
Cris Ramasasa, Freelance writer, writes about home gardening and Internet marketing tips. You can get a copy of his latest ebook "Discover How to get started in Flower Gardening" and "Vegetable Gardening Made Easy", also get lots of tips, Free articles, and bonuses at: http://www.crisramasasa.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Crisologo_Ramasasa
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/5720924Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576786319875758714.post-56443756823042718112011-11-29T19:13:00.001-08:002011-11-29T19:15:07.471-08:00The Major Elements Required By Anthurium PlantsIn addition to oxygen, carbon and hydrogen, anthurium flowers like practically all other varieties of plants demand thirteen elements to live. A lot of these elements are only essential in trace amounts, but there are half a dozen elements that are required in greater portions and hence are deemed macro nutrients. They're: nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium; and magnesium, sulfur and calcium. In this posting, I am about to take a look at the most important macronutrients: potassium, nitrogen, and phosphorous.<br /><br />Nitrogen happens to be an inert gas that makes up roughly 78% of the air we inhale. Can you believe that there's much more nitrogen within the atmosphere than oxygen? Anyway, nitrogen is extremely important to plants. It helps them to grow bigger, with out it your plants will probably be stunted. Yet plants don't use gaseous nitrogen they usually call for it to be fixated or coupled with other components. Most of the time microbes are usually accountable for fixing nitrogen. <span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Phosphorus in the pure form is very reactive and really dangerous. Luckily it is not found within this form normally. It's quite important to cellular membranes. Without having it cells in all plants and animals would expire. Vegetation suck plenty of phosphorus out from the earth therefore fertilizers contain huge amounts of it. It governs the growth rate of plants and if it isn't provided, crops will certainly quit thriving. A small deficit will result in stunting of anthurium plants, while a serious insufficiency will cause necrosis of the foliage.<br /><br />Potassium is quite comparable to sodium and in elemental form it is going to liberate hydrogen gas if dropped in h2o. The heat generated from this reaction may then spark the hydrogen. A lack of potassium will cause the foliage of the plant to become yellow. If the insufficiency is extreme enough the yellowish areas will at some point become necrotic and the leaf may expire.<br /><br />So that is just about all there is to it. These happen to be the essential macro nutrients that most anthurium plants require. Without them your plant will quit growing and producing blossoms and could even pass away. So ensure that your anthurium gets these nutrients. And it most likely is actually a very good idea for you personally to receive these nutrients as well, but needless to say we have to get these kinds of nutrients via food, definitely not from a bag of fertilizer.<br /><br />Far more of my writing on anthurium care and anthurium flowers may be observed in my plant blog.<br /><br />Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Zeke_Morganstern<br /><br />Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6306341<br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576786319875758714.post-33939589590097360052011-02-02T00:45:00.000-08:002011-02-02T00:50:04.616-08:00APalagi yang ditanam ya...?Mungkin beberapa hari belakangan ini musim di sebagian besar di Indonesia sangat kacau, bahkan seluruh dunia, maklum iklim memang lagi tidak bersahabat. Hujan yang intensitas nya tinggi membuat tumbuhan malah bertambah membusuk, akibat dari inilah harga cabe di Indonesia memecahkan rekor terbaru.<br /><br />Kalau dipikir-pikir sih enak menanam yang bisa bermanfaat bagi kepentingan kita, cuman lihat dulu tanah disekitar kita, apa dibuat oraganik saja... khusu tanah perkotaan. Btw sih oke saja asal mampu menjaga dan merawatnya.<br /><br />Bunga dan tanaman sekarang ini tak semahal dulu lagi, bahkan sering dikasih-kasihkan, kalau dulu gelombang cionta bisa jutaan... bibitnya ratusan ribu... nah sekarang minta tetangga teman bisa kok.... lebih irit. Sekali lagi ayo kita hobi menanam tanaman...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576786319875758714.post-7093764937024313992010-09-22T06:29:00.000-07:002010-09-22T06:32:56.620-07:00Hujan BAnjir, Panas KeringKAsihan tanaman... karena apabila masih kecil mereka tidak akan mungkin menemukan air sendiri, jadi kita harus merawatnya, memberi air terus kalau kita pergi gimana donk, ? kan tidak mungkin kita bawa kemana -mana. Tenang saja itu semua bisa diakali kok. <br /><br />Pertama... titpin saja ke tetangga atau saudara dekat<br />Kedua buat saja bejana sendiri isi dengan air sesuai keperluan kepergian kita. Bejana disini maksudnya alat yang bisa secara otomatis menyiram tanaman, sedikit ribet sih.. tapi nggak papa daripada tanaman mati. Bisa dicari di internet tanya mbah google yaUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576786319875758714.post-28592320837809728832010-01-12T12:59:00.000-08:002010-02-12T13:05:20.021-08:00Saat yang tepat untuk beli TAnamanDi bulan dengan curah hujan yang sangat tinggi seperti sekarang ini menjadi saat yang paling tepat untuk membeli tanaman. Baik bunga, pohon dan lainnya. Kenapa ? karena disaat inilah tumbuh tanaman lebih terjaga karena mendapat air yang melimpah dengan hawa yang sejuk. Setidak-tidaknya ketika nanti musim kemarau datang kondisi tanaman kita sudah sehat dan kuat, jadi tinggal merawatnya.<br /><br />Tapi jangan lupa lho ketika pertama kali menanamnya gunakan pupuk juga agar lebih sehat, jangan memakai tanah biasa... sulit untuk bertahan lama. bisa memakai pupuk buatan sendiri dan lainnya. dengan suburnya tumbuhan kita maka telihat asri deh lingkungan sekitar kita. BTW AYo menanam tanaman... GO green cleanUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576786319875758714.post-56290397720513351072009-06-20T21:57:00.000-07:002009-06-20T22:01:10.536-07:00Kota yang peduli tanaman2 tahun belakangan ini di kota surabaya dan sidoarjo jalur tengah jalan besar sudah mulai dirubah menjadi taman. Sejuk deh dipandang dan sangat membantu kenyamanan dan kebersihan udara kita. nggak tahu perlu biaya berapa untuk merawat... kenapa..? karena kota seperti surabaya dan sidoarjo sangat panas, banyak polusi, banyak kendaraan+ pabrik.<br /><br />Tapi kita pantas acungi jempol dua kota bertetangga ini, semangat mendapatkan adipura berbuah manis, baik bersih nyaman begitu juga asri. Semoga di tahun akan datang tetep seperti ini.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576786319875758714.post-43807407348797433942009-05-19T07:41:00.000-07:002009-05-19T07:47:21.846-07:00Lokasi TanamanYA... walau kita sudah merawat tanaman kita tapi kalau lokasinya tidak membuat dia bisa tumbuh ya pasti mati. Biasanya kondisi ini apabila rumah anda berada dipinggir jalan raya propinsi + dekat dengan pabrik besar dan menghadap ke matahari tenggelam. Kalau tanaman yang anda taruh didepan rumah cuman 1 / 2 saja dapat dipastikan akan cepat mati.<br /><br />Dengan tingkat populasi yang tinggi dan terlalu banyak sinar matahari (saat matahari mulai tergelincir / antar jam 2 - 5 sore) ini bisa mengakibatkan tanaman layu dan cepat kering. JAdi apabila kondisi rumah kamu seperti ini alangkah lebih baiknya kalau membeli tanaman dengan jumlah batang dan daunnya banyak dan lebih dari 5. Agar bisa saling melindungi.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576786319875758714.post-54346730549866121182009-01-04T22:23:00.000-08:002009-01-04T22:28:28.519-08:00Merawat TanamanSetelah menanam tumbuhan, berikutnya adalah merawat, ini sangat sulit. Merawat bunga, pohon dan lainnya haruslah rutin apabila menginginkan hasil yang baik. Karena kesibukan dan sering menyepelekan perawatan tanaman ini akibatnya bisa membunuh mereka semua. Apa saja hal yang harus dilakukan dalam merawat ?<br />1. Menyiraminya dengan air setidaknya 2 kali sehari<br />2. menjaganya adri kerusakan<br />3. Membersihkan dari semak atau tumbuhan pengganggu<br />4. Memberi pupuk yang cocok<br /><br />Ya hanya dengan empat sistem perawatan diatas tumbuhan akan baik dan bersih.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576786319875758714.post-36631772386532522592008-12-04T00:36:00.000-08:002008-12-04T00:41:19.823-08:00Menanam Seribu TanamanYA... MArilah kita mebudidayakan tanaman agar lingkungan di sekitar bertambah asri dan udara yang bersih. Dengan banyaknya tanaman yang ada disekitar kita akan mengurangi pula tingkat strees dalam hidup.<br />Keindahan tanaman sangatlah menyegarkan pikiran, lalu apa sih tanaman yang bisa membuat kita bertambah sehat ?<br />1. Kebanyakan warna hijau yang muda enak dipandang<br />2. Bisa memiliki daun yang banyak<br />3. Tidak gampang Mati (memeliharanya tidak sulit)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576786319875758714.post-20848525306749315132008-04-15T10:00:00.000-07:002008-04-15T10:06:19.074-07:00Daun Dollar<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_D4hotKsFCj8/SATgf7kBWzI/AAAAAAAAAG0/-fcWVQaQHtc/s1600-h/daun-dollar-r.thumbnail.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_D4hotKsFCj8/SATgf7kBWzI/AAAAAAAAAG0/-fcWVQaQHtc/s320/daun-dollar-r.thumbnail.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189519509806996274" border="0" /></a><br />tahu nggak kamu... dirumah ku dihiasi pohonkecil... ya beli di Gading fajar minggu pagi di sidoarjo harga cuman Rp 5.000,- . hanya 1 pohon ku ini saja yang masih kelihatan sege... lainnya udah lunglai bahkan ada yang sudah mati... lupa menyirami sich....Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576786319875758714.post-4577646045582879002008-02-11T10:30:00.000-08:002008-02-11T10:34:15.362-08:00Mahal Harganya<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_D4hotKsFCj8/R7CVDdxOSkI/AAAAAAAAAEo/Ktqfhvcuoqg/s1600-h/anthurium2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_D4hotKsFCj8/R7CVDdxOSkI/AAAAAAAAAEo/Ktqfhvcuoqg/s320/anthurium2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165792659357190722" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576786319875758714.post-29356460464981370662008-02-04T15:39:00.001-08:002008-02-04T15:48:44.237-08:00AnthuriumAnthurium (Schott, 1829), is a large genus of about 600- 800 (possibly 1,000) species, belonging to the arum family (Araceae). It is the largest and probably the most complex genus of this family. Many species are undoubtedly not described yet and new ones are being found every year. <span class="fullpost"><br /><br />They grow in the most diverse habitats, mostly in wet tropical mountain forest of Central America and South America, but some in semi-arid environments. Most species occur in Panama, Colombia, Brazil, the Guiana Shield and Ecuador. According to the work of noted aroid botanist Dr. Tom Croat of the Missouri Botanical Garden, this genus is not found in Asia. It is solely a neotropical genus found in Mexico, Central America and the West Indies. http://www.aroid.org/genera/anthurium/abstrap1.htm Some species have been introduced into Asian rain forests, but are not endemic.<br /><br />Anthurium grows in many forms, mostly evergreen, bushy or climbing epiphytes with roots that often hang from the canopy all the way to the floor of the rain forest. There are also many terrestrial forms as well as hemiepiphytic forms. A hemiepiphyte is a plant capable of beginning life as a seed and sending roots to the soil, or beginning as a terrestrial plant that climbs a tree and then sends roots back to the soil. They occur also as lithophytes. Some are only found in association with arboreal ant colonies or growing on rocks in midstream (such as A. amnicola).<br /><br />The stems are short to elongate with a length between 15 and 30 cm. The simple leaves come in many shapes. Most leaves are to be found at the end of the stem. They can be spatulate, rounded, or obtuse at the apex. They may be erect or spreading in a rosette, with a length up to 40 cm. The upper surface is matted or semiglossy. The leaves are petiolate. In drier environments, the leaves can take a bird's-nest-shape rosette that enables the plant to collect falling debris, thus water and natural fertilizer. Terrestrials or epiphytes often have cordate leaves. Some grow as vines with rosettes of lanceolate leaves. Some species have many-lobed leaves.<br /><br />The flowers are small (about 3 mm) and develop crowded in a spike on a fleshy axis and called a spadix, a characteristic of the arums. The flowers on the spadix are often divided sexually with a sterile band separating male from female flowers. This spadix can take on many forms (club-shaped, tapered, spiraled, and globe-shaped) and colors (white, green, purple, red, pink, or a combination).<br /><br />The spadix is part of an inflorescence. The outer portion of the inflorescence is known as the spathe. Some people like to call the spathe a "flower", however it is simply a modified leaf. The spathe may be a single color (yellow, green, or white) or possibly multicolored including burgundy and red. That sometimes colorful, solitary spathe: a showy modified bract that can be somewhat leathery in texture. There are no flowers on the spathe as is sometimes thought. The flowers are found solely on the spadix. The spathe can vary in color from pale green to white, rose, orange or shiny red (such as A. andrenaum). The color changes between the bud stage and the anthesis, (the time the flower expands). Thus the color might change from pale green to reddish purple to reddish brown.<br /><br />The flowers are hermaphrodite, containing male and female flowers. The fruits are usually berries with one to multiple seeds on an infructescence that may be pendant or erect depending on species.<br /><br />The flowers of Anthurium give off a variety of fragrances, each attracting a variety of specific pollinators.<br /><br />Several species are popular in the florist trade as pot plants or cut flowers and for interior decoration. They include forms such as A. crystallinum f peltifolium with its large, velvety, darkgreen leaves and silvery white venation. Most hybrids are based on A. andreanum or A. scherzerianum because of their colorful spathes. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2576786319875758714.post-69563865172258072342008-02-04T15:35:00.000-08:002008-02-04T15:49:28.997-08:00What's Means ?Anthurium termasuk tanaman dari keluarga Araceae. Tanaman berdaun indah ini masih berkerabat dengan sejumlah tanaman hias populer semacam aglaonema, philodendron,keladi hias, dan alokasia. Dalam keluarga araceae,anthurium adalah genus dengan jumlah jenis terbanyak. Diperkirakan ada sekitar 1000 jenis anggota marga anthurium. <span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Tanaman ini termasuk jenis tanaman evergreen atau tidak mengenal masa dormansi. Dialam, biasanya tanaman ini hidup secara epifit dengan menempel di batang pohon. Dapat juga hidup secara terestrial di dasar hutan.<br /><br />Daya tarik utama dari anthurium adalah bentuk daunnya yang indah, unik, dan bervariasi. Daun umumnya berwarna hijau tua dengan urat dan tulang daun besar dan menonjol. Sehingga membuat sosok tanaman ini tampak kekar namun tetap memancarkan keanggunan tatkala dewasa. Tidak heran bila tanaman ini memiliki kesan mewah dan eksklusif. Dimasa lalu, anthurium banyak menjadi hiasan taman dan istana kerajaan-kerajaan di Jawa. Konon, dipuja sebagai tanaman para raja.<br /><br />Secara umum anthurium dibedakan menjadi dua yaitu jenis anthurium daun dan jenis anthurium bunga. Anthurium daun memiliki daya pikat terutama dari bentuk-bentuk daunya yang istimewa. Sedangkan anthurium bunga lebih menonjolkan keragaman bunga baik hasil hibrid maupun spesies. Biasanya jenis anthurium bunga dijadikan untuk bunga potong.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0