FFF75 - ANTHURIUM

Anthurium (Schott, 1829), is a large genus of about 600–800 (possibly 1,000) species of flowering plants, belonging to the arum family (Araceae). Anthurium can also be called "flamingo flower" or "boy flower", both referring to the structure of the spathe and spadix.

The Anthurium was discovered in 1876 in Colombia. TROPICOS lists 1901 types, although some of these are duplicates. It is one of the largest and probably the most complex genera of this family; certainly it is one of the most variable. Many species are undoubtedly not yet described and new ones are being found every year.

The genus has neotropical distribution; mostly in wet tropical mountain forest of Central 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, no members of this genus are indigenous to Asia. Deliberately or accidentally, however, some species have been introduced into Asian rain forests, and have become established there as aliens.

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1.	NixPixMix	13.	Gemma Wiseman	25.	Antara India	37.	Susan
2.	Nick, Melbourne	14.	Ingmarie We/Refugium	26.	doris	38.	Indian Blanket
3.	Xavi	15.	Enerhagen	27.	bettyl - New Zealand	39.	Dogwood
4.	Sleepshort Thailand	16.	Daniela	28.	Synnöve	40.	Donna's Designs
5.	Gunilla	17.	beagleAnnie	29.	Bernie in Australia	41.	My Garden - Canada
6.	Luna Miranda	18.	Valerie, Australia	30.	Moni	42.	Emille (Jesh StG)
7.	Minoru,Tokyo	19.	June @ Inspired by	31.	wieczorama - fotografie	43.	Perfection...More or Less
8.	Maboe	20.	PhenoMenon	32.	~~Bodenseewellen~~	44.	Rajesh, India
9.	Magic Palm	21.	Jama-Singapore	33.	HoodPhoto OR-USA	45.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA
10.	Liz (mlc)	22.	Herding Cats	34.	Sunny Southern California	46.	Tina´s PicStory
11.	BirgittaB	23.	Chris	35.	Washington state	47.	A Student Gardener - viper's bugloss
12.	NatureFootstep Photo	24.	Tina, Germany	36.	beagleAnnie

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FFF74 - YELLOW DAISIES

The daisy is a cheerful-looking flower that's been a mainstay in gardens and fields for hundreds of years. The origin of the word "daisy" lies in the Anglo-Saxon "daes eage," meaning "day's eye," because the daisy blossom opens to greet each new day at the rising of the sun. The daisy petals are arranged with central disk florets surrounded by ray florets in an inflorescence known as a capitulum. Ten percent of all flowering plants on earth are types of daisy. All daisies belong to the Asteraceae family of flowering plants

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1.	genie ~ va	10.	Ingmarie We/Refugium	19.	Jama-Singapore	28.	Susan
2.	NixPixMix	11.	Magic Palm	20.	Sleepshort Thailand	29.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA
3.	Nick, Melbourne	12.	NatureFootstep Photo	21.	Perfection...More or Less	30.	A Wondering Star
4.	Gunilla	13.	BirgittaB	22.	Daniela	31.	Kramer
5.	Oxygen Generators	14.	Matkatar	23.	Synnöve	32.	ann nz
6.	Xavi	15.	Gemma Wiseman	24.	Moni	33.	All the flowers in our garden
7.	Liz (mlc)	16.	Maboe	25.	beagleAnnie	34.	Antara India
8.	Luna Miranda	17.	robert geiss	26.	Anneli Finland
9.	Aud - Norway	18.	Valerie, Australia	27.	HoodPhoto OR-USA

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FFF73 - ROSE: STRAWBERRY ICE

The Floribunda rose "Strawberry Ice" was bred by G. Delbard (France, before 1971). It was introduced in France by Delbard/Georges Delbard SA in 1973 as "Bordure Rose". It was subsequently introduced in the United Kingdom by Bees, Ltd. in 1975 as "Bordure Rose". It is white and pink, pink edges, no fragrance.

A double rose with 17-25 petals, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.   Short, dense.  Glossy foliage.   Height of 90 cm.  Width of 60 cm. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).  Can be used for beds and borders, container rose or ground cover.

It is very hardy and very disease resistant.  Spring pruning should remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and canes that cross should be cut back. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that.

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1.	genie~va	12.	Emille, Ca	23.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA	34.	HoodPhoto OR-USA
2.	NixPixMix	13.	Ingmarie We/Refugium	24.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 2nd entry	35.	Moni
3.	Nick, Melbourne	14.	Bjarnes hageblogg	25.	Perfection...More or Less	36.	Sakura Cherry Blossom Time
4.	Gunilla	15.	NatureFootstep Photo	26.	Synnöve	37.	Jane
5.	Xavi	16.	BirgittaB	27.	Tina, Germany	38.	Anneli Finland
6.	Andrea, pink blossoms	17.	Gemma Wiseman	28.	Antara India	39.	Marit , Norway
7.	Magic palm	18.	robert geiss	29.	Simone, Germany	40.	A Student Gardener - camouflage?
8.	Tina´s PicStory	19.	Enerhagen	30.	doris	41.	Chris
9.	Fitness Buff	20.	Bernie in Australia	31.	Mona's Picturesque	42.	Update! Fountain Planter
10.	Liz (mlc)	21.	Jama-Singapore	32.	Shirley USA	43.	ann nz
11.	Maboe	22.	Sleepshort Thailand	33.	Kramer	44.	ann nz

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FFF72 - AECHMEA FASCIATA

Aechmea fasciata (silver vase, urn plant) is a bromeliad native to Brazil. This plant is probably the best known species in this genus, and it is often grown as a houseplant in temperate areas. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

The plant grows slowly, reaching to between 1 and 3 feet in height, and spreading up to 2 feet. It has elliptic–oval-shaped leaves that are between 18 and 36 inches long and arranged in a basal rosette pattern.

A. fasciata requires partial shade and a well-drained, but moisture-retentive soil. It can also be grown epiphytically, as, for example, with moss around its roots and wired to rough bark. Root rot can be a problem if the soil is too moist. Scale insects and mosquitos will sometimes breed in the pools of water that are trapped between the leaves.

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1.	NixPixMix	10.	BirgittaB	19.	Enerhagen	28.	June @ Inspired by
2.	Nick, Melbourne	11.	Maboe	20.	Minoru, Tokyo	29.	Antara India
3.	Xavi	12.	Maipikucha	21.	beagleAnnie	30.	Sara Chapman in Seattle USA
4.	Gunilla	13.	Valerie, Australia	22.	Kramer	31.	Sara Chapman in Seattle, 2nd entry
5.	Magic Palm	14.	Simone, Germany	23.	HoodPhoto OR-USA	32.	Self Sagacity FOLLOWS BACK
6.	Aud - Norway	15.	Jama-Singapore	24.	Anneli	33.	ann nz
7.	Luna Miranda	16.	Emille, CA	25.	Lots to love in March
8.	Liz (mlc)	17.	Synnöve	26.	Shannon
9.	Sivinden	18.	Tina, Germany	27.	Katya, Finland

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