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: Fittonia argyroneura Coem. |
Botanical Family : Acanthaceae |
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Description :
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Growing Bulbs Outdoors -
Plant outdoor bulbs with a trowel, but on no account leave them 'hanging' in a soil pocket. Special bulb trowels are obtainable with narrow blades whi...
Making acid soil alkaline -
If your soil is sandy, distribute kg sulphur over 9 square metres and turn it in. On heavy soils use 1 kg sulphur. Then mix 225 grams manganese sulpha...
Sowing Australian Native Plants -
Although the ideal temperature for germination varies with the species, many species will germinate when daily temperature rises above 20Ãâ...
House Plants and Water Evaporation -
Evaporation from the exposed surface of the soil can be reduced if this is covered with gravel, stone chippings (from an aquarium shop), peat or moss....
Preparing Your New Garden -
Empty garden space is a great temptation to over-plant. Give every shrub or tree ample room to grow to its full dimensions. When a garden is over-plan...
How to Grow Roses -
Most roses will grow and flower with relatively little attention. They will, however, give much better results, increasing in both size and beauty if ...
Winter Bulbs -
As the year wears on and cut flowers become expensive, bulbs which bloom during autumn are particularly useful around the house....
Growing Passion Fruit -
Growing passion fruit. There are many plants suitable for covering stretches of bare fence in the back garden aid it is not difficult to find somethin...
Rose Pests and Diseases -
Major diseases are black spot, mildew and rust. Black spot may appear at first as yellowish areas on leaves, darkening later. Lower leaves are infecte...
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