Garden and Forest, 1900

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Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Plants of this species may be grown either in pots or has kets, but the latter are preferable, as, when wires are attached, the plants can be hung nearer the glass, and thus obtain a clearer light. Plenty of heat and moisture are essential to them during the season of growth, and they may be freely watered and syringed. The flowers appear on the growing stems, and when they have disappeared it is generally a sign that growth has almost ceased, and the plants should then be placed in a slightly cooler house to rest for two or three months, only receiving water at intervals in order to keep the growths from shriveling. A compost of rough fibrous peat, with a little Sphagnum, is very suitable for them.