Sword Fern Care – Nephrolepis obliterata

February 22, 2014
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By dayliliesinaustralia
Sword Fern Care – Nephrolepis obliterata The fern star is a vascular plant that belongs to the plant kingdom known as Pteridophyta. These plants do not have seeds or flowers but include stems, roots and leaves. The fern star plant reproduces by spores and develops what are called fiddleheads. Fiddleheads are the furled fronds or large...
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Liliums the True Lilies

February 10, 2014
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By dayliliesinaustralia
Liliums the True Lilies- Popular Varieties There are many varieties of lilies, but the true lily flower falls into the Lilium category. Most known in the northern hemisphere, Liliums are most commonly found in temperate or sub-tropical regions. They have common factors such as a bulbous state during winter months and large, colourful flowers from...
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Dangers of Euphorbias

February 10, 2014
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By dayliliesinaustralia
Dangers of Euphorbias Euphorbias, with the family name of Euphorbiaceae, are plants known more commonly as spurges. The term spurge is derived from the old French/Middle English word which is today known as to purge. In fact, the sap of these plants is a natural purgative or laxative. The sap has a milky appearance and...
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Growing Orchids Indoors as Houseplants

January 23, 2014
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By dayliliesinaustralia
Growing Orchids Indoors as Houseplants The orchid family, or Orchidaceae, is one of the most desired plant varieties to enhance the vibrancy of any garden or home. With its various shades of purple, blue, red, pink, yellow and white, growing orchids bring brightness to an evergreen atmosphere. Despite having so many admirers, orchids are notoriously...
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Kniphofia Red Hot Poker Torch Lily

January 11, 2014
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By dayliliesinaustralia
Kniphofia Red Hot Poker Torch Lily The Red Hot Poker also known as the Kniphofia, Tritoma or the Torch Lily grows in clumps that produce tall magnificent bottlebrush spikes in colours of red, orange, white or green or combinations of, most of  these colours can be seen on the one flower, from when the flower...
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Growing feeding, Plant Care of Clivias

January 4, 2014
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By dayliliesinaustralia
Growing feeding, Plant Care of Clivias The Clivia is usually in full bloom by mid September in Melbourne Australia. The botanical name clivia miniata is given to these shade loving plants which are commonly known as the clivia, Kaffir Lilies, fire lily, bush lily or the South Africa lily. The clivia plant is named after...
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Dwarf Poinsettia Christmas Flowers

December 21, 2013
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By dayliliesinaustralia
Poinsettia Plants for Christmas Poinsettia Euphorbia pulcherrima are traditional Christmas flowers in Australia known for their bright red bracts makes them a popular plant for Christmas decorations. When has the exotic Poinsettia been associated with Christmas? The red star shaped flower cherished by the Aztecs as a symbol of purity, loved as a Christmas flower as a...
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Louisiana Iris Growing Water Irises

November 25, 2013
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By dayliliesinaustralia
Planting Louisiana Iris in a Pond or Garden Soil Louisiana Iris need to be soaked in water prior to planting, this can be done overnight and planted the following day, while this is happening you can dig a plot up to a foot deep and line it with plastic in the form of Australian supermarket...
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Watsonia Growing Care Notes

November 13, 2013
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By dayliliesinaustralia
Watsonia Bulbs How To Grow And Take Care Of Watsonia’s Watsonia or bulge lily belongs to the Iris family and subfamily Crocoideae. They are native of South Africa. They are used in Australia as a garden ornamental plant. There are over 50 varieties of Watsonia and they grow from the corms. Watsonia flowers are found...
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How to Grow Agapanthus

November 2, 2013
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By dayliliesinaustralia
How to Grow Agapanthus – Lily of the Nile or The African Lily The Agapanthus is very commonly used in landscapes and gardens around Australia. They are often called by their common name lily of the nile or the African lily. The agapanthus is an ornamental clumping perennial that belongs to the Alliaceae family and...
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