Hello's Garden

[Hello1]

Its just an advisory, you can do whatever you want. I suggested that because that will be easier for you to track replies. I think you are doing a good job as you created thread for hibiscus etc.......What i would recommend is creating one thread each for similar plants like you have done for hibiscus and cacti etc....and make one general thread regarding you garden where you share random clicks.....Again its just a suggestion. You are free to do whatever you want ....i am nobody to tell

Thank you so much for the advice and guidance. Now I am beginning. You mean Hibiscus is one thread, Cacti is another. Maybe I can start one on Orchids and another one for"Plants/Flowers In My Garden". Please correct me if I am wrong. Also your interest is really appreciated.

[Hello1]

Have you tried Hardy Hibiscus?

My understandiing of a "hardy" plant is one capable of withstanding extremely cold temperatures. I have seen hardy tropical plants, including hibiscus in places like Boston and Chicago. However, in Pakistan, with the exception of maybe Islamabad, The Galliat and Northern Areas, you do not require hardy tropicals.

Correct me if I am wrong and thank you for taking an interest in my post.

[Hello1]

[Hello1]

Normally my Orchids bloom in September though, here, February is the normal blooming season. This year I was very lucky and one Phalaenopsis is in full bloom and another one is preparing to follow suit.

[Muhammad Arif Khan]

A always wonder why such a wonderful plant is neglected so much except by the common house sparrow who love to devor its flowers. I plan to start collecting them but only the pretty ones.

[Muhammad Arif Khan]

Correct me if I am wrong and thank you for taking an interest in my post.

I see a hint of sarcasm but then I could be wrong.
My dear every post is important to me, I read them all but only comment where I feel it will contribute in some way.

Your query has been answered in my post on the subject. My dear I am no authority, my knowledge has been extracted from the net and like me (if I am incorrect) they may also be incorrect.

About Hibiscus
Hibiscus is one of the most sought after flowering plants. The Hibiscus flower is both huge and delicate, as if they were made out of airy crepe paper. There are many incredible color variations, which range from hot pink to plum. Others are bicolored or have attractive dark veins.
Hibiscus plants are divided into two main categories, the tropical flowering hibiscus and the hardy flowering hibiscus family. The tropical hibiscus is not winter hardy in areas outside of climates such as the state of Florida. The Hardy Hibiscus is reliably hardy in zone 4 and, with extra protection, marginally hardy in zone 3. Hardy hibiscus can be grown and enjoyed as far north as Minnesota and New York.
Hardy hibiscus need very little care over the winter; they are root hardy to about zone 5 with no protection. They die back to the ground each year. Hardy hibiscus grow very quickly once they break ground in late spring.

The tropical hibiscus will not tolerate more than a night or two of light frost. One hard frost, below 25 degrees could kill the plant. These plants are native to sunny, warm and usually humid tropical places. They would need to be brought inside in zones outside of zone 9 before temperatures drop below 45 degrees Fahrenheit at night to avoid damage.

http://www.abouthibiscus.com

Arif

[Hello1]

Arif Sahib: No offence meant and I apologise if my reply sounded sarcastic. I was merely trying to explain that "hardy" plants are those capable of surviving extremes. I also quote a definition taken from the Internet:

"Hardiness of plants describes their ability to survive adverse growing conditions. It is usually limited to discussions of climatic adversity. "

Best Regards

[Hamad]

wow looking great, your experience of keeping Orchids round the year will really help us, and regarding the bloom, fertilizer and care.

Hamad

[Hello1]

wow looking great, your experience of keeping Orchids round the year will really help us, and regarding the bloom, fertilizer and care.

Hamad

Mr. Hammad: Except for the winter months, when they stop growing, orchids need regular feed. However, feed has to be weak. "Feed Weakly-Weekly" is the motto because orchids are slow growers. Specialized orchid feed is:19-31-17. Pots must be extremely well drained. Watering is done daily and if the weather is hot, even twice daily. I use coal or coconut fibre as planting medium. Blooms are very pretty and last for several weeks. Inshallah when my Cattleyas bloom, I will post the picture. They are really pretty.

[Hello1]

While flowers are the mainstay of the beauty of a garden, the shape, texture, form and colour of leaves are equally important to me as a gardner. To illustrate this point, I add some images of cacti and succulents.

Hope fellow members like them and I await your comments, advice and suggestions with an open heart and mind.