Orchid
Common names: orchid, cymbidium, dendrobium, oncidium, cattleya, phalaenopsis.
Orchids (Orchidaceae family) are among the largest, most diverse of flowering plant families, with over 800 described genera covering 25,000 species, with another 100,000 plus hybrids or cultivars produced by horticulturalists.
Oncidium blossoms are 1 1/2 to 1 inch, usually yellow with orange-red flower markings.
Cattleya blossoms are large, ruffled, usually 5 to 6 inches across in white or purple with contrasting throats.
Phalaenopsis have moth or butterfly-shaped flowers in colors such as white, pink, purple or bicolors.
Cymbidium and dendrobium flowers have a butterfly-like shape flower that are 3 to 4 inches across.
The larger of the two, cymbidiums have a white, yellow, green or lavender flower with
pink or red lips, while dendrobiums are often white or lavender. |
Sunflower
Common names: sunflower.
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant, a family member of Asteraceae with a large flower head (inflorescence).
A long stemmed flower that can grow up to 10 feet tall, with a flower head reaching up to 1 foot in diameter.
Short petals surround a large disc.
Petal colors are yellow, orange, red or bronze; discs are brown,
black, or green.
Thick stems support both single or double flower varieties.
Special care: Keep sunflowers hydrated to help stems support heavy head weight.
Place sunflowers in tall containers to provide adequate support for their height.
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