Why do flowers produce nectar?
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June 27, 2023
Nectar is a sweet liquid produced by an organ called a nectary. A bit like the discounts at a grocery that incite us to buy, the role of the nectary...Read more
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Getting a phalaenopsis orchid to bloom again
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August 28, 2019
Text written on August 1, 2018 Considered easy to maintain, the phalaenopsis , or “moth orchid,” is a favorite choice of beginners. One of the...Read more
Flowering and dying, part II
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April 25, 2017
It’s happening! The first blooms of our two Alcantarea imperialis have started showing the tips of their stamens. Their successive blossoming will...Read more
Flowering and dying, part I
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March 29, 2017
The flowering of Alcantarea imperialis , one of the world’s largest bromeliads, promises to dazzle viewers in the coming months – a must-see...Read more
An incursion into the sensory world of plants
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October 26, 2016
What do plants perceive of the world surrounding them and how do they react to it? What tells them when it’s time to flower? Every bit of information...Read more
