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Dieffenbachia

Written by zz@marlborough on April 13, 2021. Posted in Indoor Foliage. Leave a Comment

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Marlborough Nursery specialise in a wide range of Indoor Foliage varieties:

Dieffenbachia is a genus of broad-leafed rhizomatous or tuberous perennial flowering plants from the family Araceae. The flowers are inconspicuous but the plants are grown for their foliage colour. There are about 79 species native to tropical and subtropical Asia to Eastern Australia and they are widely cultivated elsewhere.

Placement

Dieffenbachia need good light inside to flourish. Once inside the watering period must be reduced so the plants are kept on the dryer side. They can also be used in tropical and subtropical gardens in sheltered positions.

Plant Care

Dieffenbachia prefer filtered light, keep away from direct sunlight. Dieffenbachia are a tropical plant and will tolerate temperatures down to 15 degrees Celsius. Water sparingly and avoid keeping the potting mix wet. Dieffenbachia prefer reasonable humidity. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the summer months and ensure a good quality peat based mix is used when repotting. Tolerant to most diseases but can be affected by aphids, scale and mites. Should you need to clean off the leaves, use a moist paper towel with nothing more than water.

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Dieffenbachia Tropic Marianne 90mm in Ceramic
Dieffenbachia Starbright
Dieffenbachia Tiki

Indoor Foliage Varieties

Cyclamen

Written by zz@marlborough on September 30, 2022. Posted in Indoor Foliage. Leave a Comment

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Marlborough Nursery specialise in a wide range of Indoor Foliage varieties:

Cyclamen is a genus of plants belonging to the Marantaceae family. There are a large number of species in the genus. Cyclamen are native to the tropical Americas. They are characterized by large colourful and patterned leaves.

Placement

Cyclamen are hardy but prefer good light in indoor situations where they create a dramatic foliage affect. A perfect plant for bathrooms and offices. They can also be used in tropical and subtropical gardens in sheltered positions.

Plant Care

Cyclamen prefer filtered light, keep away from direct sunlight. Cyclamen are a tropical plant and will tolerate temperatures down to 10 degrees Celsius. Water regularly and avoid drying the plant out. Cyclamen prefer reasonable humidity. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the summer months and ensure a good quality peat based mix is used when repotting. Tolerant to most diseases but can be affected by aphids, scale and mites. Should you need to clean off the leaves, use a moist paper towel with nothing more than water.

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Cyclamen 90mm
Cyclamen 120mm

Foliage Varieties

Ctenanthe

Written by zz@marlborough on March 17, 2021. Posted in Indoor Foliage. Leave a Comment

Range

Marlborough Nursery specialise in a wide range of Indoor Foliage varieties:

Ctenanthe is a genus of plants belonging to the Marantaceae family. There are a large number of species in the genus. Ctenanthe are native to the tropical Americas. They are characterized by large colourful and patterned leaves.

Placement

Ctenanthe are hardy but prefer good light in indoor situations where they create a dramatic foliage affect. A perfect plant for bathrooms and offices. They can also be used in tropical and subtropical gardens in sheltered positions.

Plant Care

Ctenanthe prefer filtered light, keep away from direct sunlight. Ctenanthe are a tropical plant and will tolerate temperatures down to 10 degrees Celsius. Water regularly and avoid drying the plant out. Ctenanthe prefer reasonable humidity. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the summer months and ensure a good quality peat based mix is used when repotting. Tolerant to most diseases but can be affected by aphids, scale and mites. Should you need to clean off the leaves, use a moist paper towel with nothing more than water.

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Ctenanthe Compact Star 90mm in Ceramic

Indoor Foliage Varieties

Calathea

Written by zz@marlborough on March 17, 2021. Posted in Indoor Foliage. Leave a Comment

Range

Marlborough Nursery specialise in a wide range of Indoor Foliage varieties:

Calathea is a genus of plants belonging to the Marantaceae family. There are a large number of species in the genus. Calathea are native to the tropical Americas. They are characterized by large colourful and patterned leaves.

Placement

Calathea are hardy but prefer good light in indoor situations where they create a dramatic foliage affect. A perfect plant for bathrooms and offices. They can also be used in tropical and subtropical gardens in sheltered positions.

Plant Care

Calathea prefer filtered light, keep away from direct sunlight. Calathea are a tropical plant and will tolerate temperatures down to 10 degrees Celsius. Water regularly and avoid drying the plant out. Calathea prefer reasonable humidity. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the summer months and ensure a good quality peat based mix is used when repotting. Tolerant to most diseases but can be affected by aphids, scale and mites. Should you need to clean off the leaves, use a moist paper towel with nothing more than water.

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Calathea Makoyana
Calathea Rufibarba
Calathea Beauty Star
Calathea Freddy
Calathea Insignis

Indoor Foliage Varieties

Caladium

Written by zz@marlborough on September 30, 2022. Posted in Indoor Foliage. Leave a Comment

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Marlborough Nursery specialise in a wide range of Indoor Foliage varieties:

Caladium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae. There are a large number of species in the genus. Caladium are native to the tropical Americas. They are characterized by large colourful and patterned leaves.

Placement

Caladium are hardy but prefer good light in indoor situations where they create a dramatic foliage affect. A perfect plant for bathrooms and offices. They can also be used in tropical and subtropical gardens in sheltered positions.

Plant Care

Caladium prefer filtered light, keep away from direct sunlight. Caladium are a tropical plant and will tolerate temperatures down to 10 degrees Celsius. Water regularly and avoid drying the plant out. Caladium prefer reasonable humidity. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the summer months and ensure a good quality peat based mix is used when repotting. Tolerant to most diseases but can be affected by aphids, scale and mites. Should you need to clean off the leaves, use a moist paper towel with nothing more than water.

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Caladium New Wave
Caladium

Foliage Varieties

Alocasia

Written by zz@marlborough on March 17, 2021. Posted in Indoor Foliage. Leave a Comment

Range

Marlborough Nursery specialise in a wide range of Indoor Foliage varieties:

Alocasia is a genus of broad-leafed rhizomatous or tuberous perennial flowering plants from the family Araceae. The flowers are inconspicuous but the plants are grown for their foliage colour. There are about 79 species native to tropical and subtropical Asia to Eastern Australia and they are widely cultivated elsewhere.

Placement

Alocasia’s need good light inside to flourish. Once inside the watering period must be reduced so the plants are kept on the dryer side. They can also be used in tropical and subtropical gardens in sheltered positions.

Plant Care

Alocasia prefer filtered light, keep away from direct sunlight. Alocasia are a tropical plant and will tolerate temperatures down to 15 degrees Celsius. Water sparingly and avoid keeping the potting mix wet. Alocasia prefer reasonable humidity. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the summer months and ensure a good quality peat based mix is used when repotting. Tolerant to most diseases but can be affected by aphids, scale and mites. Should you need to clean off the leaves, use a moist paper towel with nothing more than water.

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Alocasia Bambino 90mm in Ceramic
Alocasia Polly 140mm in Ceramic
Alocasia Black Velvet 90mm in Ceramic
Alocasia Silver Dragon 90mm in Ceramic
Alocasia Wentii

Indoor Foliage Varieties

Aglaonema

Written by zz@marlborough on March 17, 2021. Posted in Indoor Foliage. Leave a Comment

Range

Marlborough Nursery specialise in a wide range of Indoor Foliage varieties:

Aglaonema is a genus of the family Araceae. The flowers are inconspicuous but the plants are grown for their foliage colour. There are native to tropical and subtropical Asia to New Guinea and they are widely cultivated elsewhere.

Placement

Aglaonema are tolerant of low light in an indoor situation. Once inside the watering period must be reduced so the plants are kept on the dryer side. They can also be used in tropical and subtropical gardens in sheltered positions.

Plant Care

Aglaonema prefer filtered light, keep away from direct sunlight. Aglaonema are a tropical plant and will tolerate temperatures down to 10 degrees Celsius. Water sparingly and avoid keeping the potting mix wet. Aglaonema prefer reasonable humidity. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the summer months and ensure a good quality peat based mix is used when repotting. Tolerant to most diseases but can be affected by aphids, scale and mites. Should you need to clean off the leaves, use a moist paper towel with nothing more than water.

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AGLAONEMA AUSPICIOUS RED
AGLAONEMA LADY VALENTINE

Indoor Foliage Varieties

Tillandsia

Written by zz@marlborough on March 15, 2021. Posted in Bromeliads. Leave a Comment

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Marlborough Nursery specialise in Tillandsia varieties:

Tillandsia is a genus of the Bromeliaceae family. Tillandsia are native to forests, mountains, and deserts, of Central and South America, and Mexico and the southern United States in North America. They are all epiphytes, or air-plants, and can be found growing in trees in these tropical and sub-tropical climates. They have no roots but have special hold fasts that do not take in any nutrients. Moisture and nutrients are gathered from the air (dust, decaying leaves and insect matter) through structures on the leaves called trichomes. They are known in particular for their outstanding foliage and inflorescences.

Placement

Decorative and hardy Tillandsias add a splash of colour to any living space or in tropical and subtropical gardens. Tillandsias have striking and attractive flowers which can last up to three months in a range of colours.

Plant Care

Tillandsias tolerate a broad spectrum of light but are best kept away from full sun. They prefer warm temperatures and will tolerate temperatures down to 10 degrees Celsius. As epiphytes they are relatively drought tolerant which has made them a popular landscape plant in arid climates. Tillandsias only flower once then die off but new offsets will develop during flowering. Repot offsets in the spring.

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Tillandsia

Bromelaids Varieties

Phalaenopsis

Written by zz@marlborough on March 15, 2021. Posted in Orchids. Leave a Comment

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Marlborough Nursery specialise in five Orchid varieties:

Phalaenopsis is a genus of the Orchidaceae family. The Orchid genus contains a large number of species. They are native throughout southeast Asia from the Himalayan mountains to the islands of Polillo, Palawan and Zamboanga del Norte in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines and northern Australia. Orchid Island of Taiwan is named after this genus. They are known as “Moth Orchids” because the flowers of some species supposedly resemble moths in flight. The majority of the species is epiphytes, or air-plants, and can be found growing in trees in these tropical and sub-tropical climates. Most commercially available Moth Orchids are the result of extensive hybridisation by plant breeders.

Placement

Decorative and hardy Phalaenopsis add a splash of colour to any living space. In general, if you can comfortably read in a room, there is enough light for your Orchid. Phalaenopsis have striking and attractive flowers which can last up to ten weeks in a range of colours.

Plant Care

Phalaenopsis tolerate a broad spectrum of light but are best kept away from full sun. They prefer warm temperatures and will tolerate temperatures down to 15 degrees Celsius. Water the potting mix thoroughly once a week in the summer, less in the winter. Do not let the potting mix get soggy or let the plant stand in water. Over watering will shorten the flower life. Once all of the flowers fall off the stem and the stem dries out, you should cut the stem about 12mm from the base. Rest the plant in a shaded position in the garden or an Orchid house and continue to water and fertilize the plant. It should flower during the next flowering season. Fertilize using a weak solution (about ¼ strength) of a well-balanced commercial liquid fertilizer.

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Phalaenopsis 12cm Double Spike
Phalaenopsis 12cm in Ceramic
Phalaenopsis 12cm
Phalaenopsis 12cm Double Spike in Ceramic
Collector Orchid Phalaenopsis

Orchid Varieties

Collector Series

Written by zz@marlborough on April 13, 2021. Posted in Orchids. Leave a Comment

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Marlborough Nursery specialise in Orchid varieties:

Orchids are wonderful and addicting. Once you have one, you will find you want another, and another, and another… They are beautiful, and some are ones that only a mother would love. Some orchids smell so sweet and others like rotten meat. Learning how the orchids have evolved to attract their pollinators is one of the most fascinating parts of the study of orchids.

Orchid lovers and growers are from all walks of life, with different occupations, but all share a passion for orchids. Once you get it, you are hooked. Orchids bring peace, love, and happiness to your life; they bring a way to escape from the stresses of everyday living. Whether you grow on your windowsill, under lights in your basement, outdoors, or in a greenhouse, you are a part of the wonderful orchid community.

The Collector Series are of the Family Orchidaceae. The Family Orchidaceae contains a large number of species. The majority of the species is epiphytes, or air-plants, and can be found growing in trees in these tropical and sub-tropical climates. These upright growing plants are native to South East Asia and Australia. Most commercially available orchids are the result of extensive hybridisation by plant breeders and multiplied by Tissue Culture methods.

Below are some Growing Notes about the different Family of Orchidaceae that we produce.

You can find an amazing amount of information about orchids on the internet especially at sites such as the American Orchid Society (www.aos.org).

Placement

Decorative and hardy these add a splash of colour to any living space or in tropical and subtropical gardens. In general, if you can comfortably read in a room, there is enough light for your Orchid. They have striking and attractive flowers which can last up to six weeks in a range of colours. They produce multitudes of colourful flowers from stems emerging out of the top of each newly developed cane. In some instances these plants re-flower from previously flowered canes as well as from newly developed canes.

Plant Care

Potting should be done as new growth becomes about half mature, which is usually in the spring or autumn. These plants need to be underpotted, so when repotting leave only enough room for one to two years of new growth. Underpotting also enables the grower to provide the more frequent watering these plants need as the smaller pots dry more quickly and evenly when filled with roots. A fine-grade potting medium with excellent drainage is required; because the medium is kept moist, annual or biannual repotting is normal.

These tolerate a broad spectrum of light but are best kept away from full sun during the middle of the day. Different Species tolerate different temperature ranges. Some require a cool winter to initiate flower through to those that like a warm temperature year round and do not require a cool period to flower. Water the potting mix thoroughly once a week in the summer, less in the winter. Do not let the potting mix get soggy or let the plant stand in water. Over watering will shorten the flower life. Once all of the flowers fall off the stem and the stem dries out, you should cut the stem about 12mm from the base. Rest the plant in a shaded position in the garden or an Orchid house and continue to water and fertilise the plant. It should flower during the next flowering season. Fertilise using a weak solution ( about ¼ strength) of a well-balanced commercial liquid fertiliser.