1. Floriculture Plant Identification
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2. 101 Aechmea chantinnii cv. Bromeliad
Colors: reds, yellows
Characteristics: long lasting, showy, unusual
Type of plant: tropical, houseplant
Size: 0-3 ft high, ft wide
Growth requirements: shade to sun, arid to wet
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3. 101 Aechmea chantinnii cv. Bromeliad
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4. 101 Aechmea chantinnii cv. Bromeliad
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5. 101 Aechmea chantinnii cv. Bromeliad
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6. 102 Ageratum mexicanum cv. Ageratum
Other names: floss flower
Colors: blue, white, pink, purple
Characteristics:
Type of plant: bedding plant
Size: 6” to 18” tall
Growth requirements: full sun, good drainage
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7. 102 Ageratum mexicanum cv. Ageratum
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8. 103 Aglaonema commutatum cv. Aglaonema
Other names: Chinese Evergreen
Colors: dark green leaves
Characteristics: silver patterns on leaves
Type of plant: houseplant
Size: ’ tall, 1-1.5’ spread
Growth requirements: shade, medium water, low maintenance
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9. 103 Aglaonema commutatum cv. Aglaonema
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10. 103 Aglaonema commutatum cv. Aglaonema
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11. 103 Aglaonema commutatum cv. Aglaonema
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12. 104 Alstromeria aurantiaca Peruvian Lily
Other names: Alstromeria
Colors: yellow, pink, orange, white
Characteristics: flowering bulb
Type of plant: cut flower
Size: 3’ tall, 3’ spread
Growth requirements: constant moisture, full sun, hardy to 10 degrees F
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13. 104 Alstromeria aurantiaca Peruvian Lily
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14. 104 Alstromeria aurantiaca Peruvian Lily
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15. 104 Alstromeria aurantiaca Peruvian Lily
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16. 105 Antirrhinum majus cv. Snapdragon
Other names:
Colors: variety of colors
Characteristics: tall spikes with individual flowerets, each floweret opens like a mouth
Type of plant: cut flower, landscaping plant
Size: inches in height
Growth requirements: full sun, well drained
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17. 105 Antirrhinum majus cv. Snapdragon
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18. 105 Antirrhinum majus cv. Snapdragon
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19. 105 Antirrhinum majus cv. Snapdragon
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20. 106 Anthurium x andraeanum cv. Anthurium, Flamingo Lily
Other names: tail flower, little boy flower
Colors: red, pink, white, yellow
Characteristics: spadix with spathe
Type of plant: tropical flower
Size: 2-3’ tall, 2-3’ spread
Growth requirements: deep shade, clay soil
Other: long lasting flower
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21. 106 Anthurium x andraeanum cv. Anthurium, Flamingo Lily
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22. 106 Anthurium x andraeanum cv. Anthurium, Flamingo Lily
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23. 106 Anthurium x andraeanum cv. Anthurium, Flamingo Lily
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25. 107 Aphelandra squarrosa cv. Aphelandra, Zebra Plant
Other names:
Colors: green & white
Characteristics: green w/ white stripes
Type of plant: house plant
Size: 4-6’ tall
Growth requirements: bright light, colder temp., moderate water
Other: poisonous
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26. 107 Aphelandra squarrosa cv. Aphelandra, Zebra Plant
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27. 108 Araucaria heterophylla Norfolk Island Pine
Other names:
Colors: green
Characteristics: flat branches with short soft needles, need consistency
Type of plant: topical, houseplant
Size: 200’ tall
Growth requirements: humid, high light, mild temperatures
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28. 108 Araucaria heterophylla Norfolk Island Pine
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29. 108 Araucaria heterophylla Norfolk Island Pine
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30. 108 Araucaria heterophylla Norfolk Island Pine
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31. 109 Asparagus densiflorus ‘Sprengeri’ Sprengeri “Fern”
Other names:
Colors: green
Characteristics: small, soft fern, needle like leaves
Type of plant: houseplant
Size: 24” tall, 3’ spread
Growth requirements: partial sun, light water, low maintenance
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32. 109 Asparagus densiflorus ‘Sprengeri’ Sprengeri “Fern”
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33. 109 Asparagus densiflorus ‘Sprengeri’ Sprengeri “Fern”
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34. 109 Asparagus densiflorus ‘Sprengeri’ Sprengeri “Fern”
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35. 110 Asparagus setaceus Asparagus “Fern”
Other names: plumosa
Colors: dark green
Characteristics: fine, lacy, flat green foliage with small white inconspicuous flowers
Type of plant: houseplant
Size: 0-10’
Growth requirements: partial shade to full sun, sandy loam to clay loam, water normal to moist, shade tolerant
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36. 110 Asparagus setaceus Asparagus “Fern”
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37. 110 Asparagus setaceus Asparagus “Fern
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38. 111 Astilbe hybrid cv. Astilbe
Other names: False Spirea
Colors: flowers-red, pink, lavender, white; leaves-mid to dark green or reddish copper.
Characteristics: small in dense panicles, flower stalks are erect or arching
Type of plant: landscaping plant
Size: 6-12” tall
Growth requirements: shade garden near water
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39. 111 Astilbe hybrid cv. Astilbe
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40. 112 Begonia x tuberhybrida cv. Tuberous Begonia
Other names: Dragon wing
Colors: variety
Characteristics: Summer and fall large fully double flowers
Type of plant: bedding plant, potted plant
Size: ’ tall
Growth requirements: difficult care, warm & moist area
Other: leaves are brittle
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41. 112 Begonia x tuberhybrida cv. Tuberous Begonia
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42. 112 Begonia x tuberhybrida cv. Tuberous Begonia
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43. 113 Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum Wax Begonia
Other names:
Colors: flowers-red, white, or pink with small yellow centers; leaves-light green and bronze-red
Characteristics: mound of glossy, slightly cupped, succulent leaves
Type of plant: bedding plant
Size: 6-12” tall
Growth requirements: can tolerate heavy shade
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44. 113 Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum Wax Begonia
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45. 113 Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum Wax Begonia
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46. 114 Caladium x hortulanum cv. Fancy-Leaved Caladium
Other names:
Colors: white, pink, green
Characteristics: variegated, heart-shaped leaves
Type of plant: bedding, houseplant
Size: 8-12” tall
Growth requirements: hot climate
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47. 114 Caladium x hortulanum cv. Fancy-Leaved Caladium
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48. 114 Caladium x hortulanum cv. Fancy-Leaved Caladium
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49. 115 Calceolaria crenatiflora cv. Pocketbook Plant
Other names:
Colors: yellow, red, orange
Characteristics: leaves-broad base tapering to point, rough & hairy;
flower--pouch-shaped
Type of plant: bedding
Size: 8”-6’ tall
Growth requirements: partial shade
Other: Forced into bloom, sold, then discarded when faded

50. 115 Calceolaria crenatiflora cv. Pocketbook Plant
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51. 116 Callistephus chinensis cv. China Aster
Other names:
Colors: white, pale yellow, pink, rose, red, blue, purple, & violet
Characteristics: flower heads-5” across, petal-like ray flowers
Type of plant: cut flowers
Size: Height-8 in.-3 ft. tall
Growth requirements: sun to partial shade
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52. 116 Callistephus chinensis cv. China Aster
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53. 117 Camellia japonica cv. Common Camellia
Other names: Ammelia
Colors: ivory, pink, crimson, yellow, orange, red
Characteristics: leaves-dark green with medium sized, heart shaped leaves
Type of plant: landscaping
Size: 7-12’ tall; flower 2 ½”-5”
Growth requirements: hardy, need high moisture, humid climate
Other: often compared to roses.
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54. 117 Camellia japonica cv. Common Camellia
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55. 117 Camellia japonica cv. Common Camellia
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56. 117 Camellia japonica cv. Common Camellia
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57. 118 Canna x generalis cv. Common Garden Canna
Other names:
Colors: yellow, pink, red, white, ivory, orange, apricot, coral, salmon
Characteristics: leaves-resemble banana or ti plant leaves, large, green to bronzy red
Type of plant: perennial
Size: 2-5’ stocks
Growth requirements:
Other: Leaves are useful in arrangements, cut flowers do not keep
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58. 118 Canna x generalis cv. Common Garden Canna
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59. 118 Canna x generalis cv. Common Garden Canna
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60. 118 Canna x generalis cv. Common Garden Canna
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61. 119 Catharanthus roseus Madagascar Periwinkle
Other names: rose periwinkle, periwinkle, vinca, old-maid
Colors: rose pink, pink, red, purple, white
Characteristics: flower-5 petals; leaves-glossy & opposite; bushy plant
Type of plant: ground cover
Size: 1-2’ tall; 1-2’ width
Growth requirements: full sun or partial shade; moderate water; poor to well-drained soils
Other: mildly poisonous; drugs-vinblastine (Hodgkins’ disease) & vincristine (Leukemia)
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62. 119 Catharanthus roseus Madagascar Periwinkle
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63. 119 Catharanthus roseus Madagascar Periwinkle
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64. 120 Cattleya cv. Cattleya Orchid Hybrid
Other names:
Colors: lavender, red, purple, white, pink, yellow, orange, green, & bronze
Characteristics: large, showy flowers; 2-5 blooms per stem; 3 narrow petals; 1-2 leaves
Type of plant: houseplant, cut flower
Size: 4” bloom
Growth requirements: small container, normal to frequent water; tolerate most light levels
Other: used for corsages

65. 120 Cattleya cv. Cattleya Orchid Hybrid
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66. 120 Cattleya cv. Cattleya Orchid Hybrid
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67. 121 Celosia argentea Cockscomb
Other names: feathered amaranth, wool flower, red fox, celosia, prince
Colors: yellow, orange, pink, or gold
Characteristics: large spikes resembling the rooster’s comb
Type of plant: bedding plant, annual
Size: 6’ tall
Growth requirements: full sun; constant moisture; hot & humid weather
Other: Warm regions such as Africa and the Asian Tropics.
Blooming: Midsummer to fall.
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68. 121 Celosia argentea Cockscomb
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69. 122 Chamaedorea elegans Parlor Palm
Other names: neante bella palm
Colors: greens; blooms bright yellow
Characteristics:There are spikes among the leaves.
Type of plant: tropical houseplant
Size: 6-12” tall; ” spread
Growth requirements: areas with no frost season; shade is necessary for health and to keep color.
Other: Inhabits Central America & Florida.
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70. 122 Chamaedorea elegans Parlor Palm
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71. 122 Chamaedorea elegans Parlor Palm
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72. 122 Chamaedorea elegans Parlor Palm
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73. 123 Chamelaucium uncinatum Wax flower
Other names:
Colors: pink, rose/mauve, white
Characteristics: 5 minute sepals, 5 broad waxy petals, & ten stamens
Type of plant: cut flower
Size: 4-6’ tall before cut
Growth requirements: full sun, hot dry summers with winter rainfall
Other: bear flowers at all stages of development; indigenous to Western Australia.

74. 123 Chamelaucium uncinatum Wax flower
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75. 123 Chamelaucium uncinatum Wax flower
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76. 124 Cholorophytum comosum cv. Spider Plant
Colors: striped with yellow, white, or no stripes; bloom-white with central white stripe
Characteristics: grasslike, long, slender, graceful leaves curve from central rosette
Type of plant: tropical houseplant; tender perennial
Size: leaves 4-16” long; 1- 1 ½” wide
Growth requirements: 60 degrees F
Other: member of the lily family
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77. 124 Cholorophytum comosum cv. Spider Plant
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78. 124 Cholorophytum comosum cv. Spider Plant
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79. 124 Cholorophytum comosum cv. Spider Plant
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80. 125 Chrysanthemum x frutescens Marguerite Daisy
Other names: paris daisy
Colors: white
Characteristics: little flowers with white petals and yellow buttons
Type of plant: perennial
Size: 8-10”
Growth requirements: not frost tolerant
Other: flowers from June-Sept.
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81. 125 Chrysanthemum x frutescens Marguerite Daisy
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82. 126 Chrysanthemum x morifolium cv. Florist’s Chrysanthemum
Other names: mum, buttons, poms
Colors: various
Characteristics: many florets, crown and terminal flower buds
Type of plant: annual
Size: 4-7” tall, 1’ wide
Growth requirements: full sun
Other: bloom midsummer to early winter
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83. 126 Chrysanthemum x morifolium cv. Florist’s Chrysanthemum
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84. 126 Chrysanthemum x morifolium cv. Florist’s Chrysanthemum
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85. 127 Chrysanthemum x superbum cv. Shasta Daisy
Other names: snow lady
Colors: white with yellow centers; deep green leaves and stems
Characteristics: large single white flowers
Type of plant: perennial
Size: inches high
Growth requirements: full sun; average water needs
Other:
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86. 127 Chrysanthemum x superbum cv. Shasta Daisy
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88. 128 Cissus rhombifolia ‘Mandaiana’ Grape Ivy
Colors: deep green
Characteristics: woody tendrils; climbing plant; glossy leaves, coarsely-toothed, lustrous,
Type of plant: houseplant
Size:
Growth requirements: indoors, good aeration
Other: good hanging baskets
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89. 128 Cissus rhombifolia ‘Mandaiana’ Grape Ivy
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90. 128 Cissus rhombifolia ‘Mandaiana’ Grape Ivy
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91. 128 Cissus rhombifolia ‘Mandaiana’ Grape Ivy
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92. 129 Clematis Jackmanii Group cv. Clematis
Colors: white, blue, yellow, mauve, lavender, pink, or red
Characteristics: climbing plant; tubular flower--may have silvery silky tassels
Type of plant: perennial
Size: 12’ one growing season; all sizes
Growth requirements: shaded roots; flowers in sun
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93. 129 Clematis Jackmanii Group cv. Clematis
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94. 129 Clematis Jackmanii Group cv. Clematis
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95. 129 Clematis Jackmanii Group cv. Clematis
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96. 130 Codiaeum variegatum pictum cv. Croton
Colors: green, white, purple, orange, yellow, red, pink
Characteristics: bright colored foliage plant
Type of plant: tropical houseplant
Size: up to 10’
Growth requirements: partial shade, moist, well drained soil
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97. 130 Codiaeum variegatum pictum cv. Croton
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98. 130 Codiaeum variegatum pictum cv. Croton
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99. 130 Codiaeum variegatum pictum cv. Croton
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100. 131 Coleus x hybridus Coleus
Colors: red, purple, green
Characteristics: colorful leaf patterns; tooth edged leaves
Type of plant: annual
Size: ” tall; 9-12” wide
Growth requirements: shade or partial shade; moist soil
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101. 131 Coleus
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104. 132 Crassula argentea Jade Plant
Colors: green
Characteristics: fleshy green leaves, brown stem; small pink flowers
Type of plant: succulent; house plant
Size: 1-5’ tall
Growth requirements: full filtered sun; allow soil to dry out in between heavy watering
Other: stores water in leaves, stems, roots; native to Africa
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105. 132 Crassula argentea Jade Plant
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106. 132 Crassula argentea Jade Plant
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107. 132 Crassula argentea Jade Plant
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108. 132 Crassula argentea Jade Plant
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109. 133 Cyclamen x persicum cv. Florist’s Cyclamen
Other names:
Colors: White, pink, purple, red
Characteristics: reflexed petals; heart shaped leaves with a silver stripe
Type of plant: desert tropical; houseplant
Size: 6”
Growth requirements: full sun, partial shade
Other:
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110. 133 Cyclamen x persicum cv. Florist’s Cyclamen
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111. 133 Cyclamen x persicum cv. Florist’s Cyclamen
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112. 133 Cyclamen x persicum cv. Florist’s Cyclamen
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113. 134 Cymbidium cv. Cymbidium Orchid
Other names:
Colors:
Characteristics: thick petals that are hard & waxy
Type of plant: tropical
Size:
Growth requirements: high light; high humidity
Other:
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114. 134 Cymbidium cv. Cymbidium Orchid
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115. 134 Cymbidium cv. Cymbidium Orchid
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116. 134 Cymbidium cv. Cymbidium Orchid
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