Green Culture Singapore Feature Articles Archive 2005
Ant
Plant Love
For the uninitiated, they look like
plants from outer space. Hydnophytum formicarum and Myrmecodia
tuberosa have swollen stems that are home to ants. The
stems of these plants welcome ants to colonise them. Learn how
to grow them!! (Feb 05).
The
First GCS Plant Bazaar
Green Culture Singapore had its first Plant Bazaar on 20th
Feb 2005. This was the first time members saw for the faces behind
the userids used to identify one another in the forum (Mar 05).
Book
Review on "Begonias of Peninsular Malaysia"
This book
authored by Dr. Ruth Kiew was launched in late February 2005.
Written in a style that is accessible to the layman, it aims to
show the wonderful variety of Begonias at our doorstep and to
ignite interest in the species native to our region (Mar 05).
Guzmania:
The Beginner's Bromeliad
Guzmania aren't festive plants only popular during the
Lunar New Year. It is a versatile bromeliad for all occasions
and of course, one that is easy for the beginner to start with
(Apr 05).
Discovering
Orchids: Ian's Experience
Next time when you go on a trip, Ian would like to advise you
to be more observant of the plants growing around you... You may
be in for a pleasant surprise! (Apr 05)
Tips
on Orchid Seedling Culture
How does one select a flask of orchid seedlings? What are the
features should we be looking out for a well-cultured flasks?
Read the article contributed by orchideenjaeger to find out more...
(May 05)
First
Month Fever - How the Love for Airplants started...
According to Optimist, Tillandsias are weird-looking and
yet at the same time endearing. A chance encounter with airplants
at a nursery prompted him to learn more about these plants. Read
about how he began his Tillandsia fever. (May 05)
Spice
Up Your Life! A Visit to the Sensory Trail on Pulau Ubin
Let Ryan take you through the Sensory Trail on Pulau Ubin. The
name "Sensory Trail" is one of dual purpose. One would definitely
be invigorated by the astringent and sometimes piquant scent of
the spices... (Jun 05)
Let
there be LIGHT! The Importance of Light to Apartment Gardeners
Light has always been a big problem for high-rise apartment gardeners
like Wilson. His article serves as a beginner's guide to let apartment
gardeners understand their natural lighting conditions a little
better... (Jun 05)
Book Review: Orchids of Asia (3rd Edition)
Written by Teoh Eng Soon and first published a quarter of a century
back, this staple of orchid literature is now re-launched as a
coffee table book. Let Ryan tell you his comments after reading
the book... (Jun 05)
African
Violet and Gesneriad Conventions in the US and Canada
In the United States and Canada are held African violet conventions,
usually in a different city each time. Read what Dale has to tell
us about the African Violet Society of America (AVSA) Show held
this year on the border of Ohio and Kentucky, how these shows
are organised and plants in such a show are judged. (Jul 05)
Growing the Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple) from seed: Other
tree species suitable for bonsai included
An article was written by Steve for the hobbyist who would like
to start with some bonsai tree species from seed rather than buying
a plant already growing. (Jul 05)
Book
Review: Trees of our Garden City - A Guide to the Common Trees
of Singapore
Read on to find out why, in Wilson's opinion, this book is considered
as one of the better books published by the Singapore National
Parks Board (NParks)... (Jul 05)
Growing
Water Lilies in the Tropics
Gloria introduces to members of the Green Culture Singapore the
world of water lilies - plants from the genus Nymphae.
Read on to learn more about them and their culture! (Aug 05)
Palms
as Houseplants
Ever admired the well grown specimen palm in the hotels or shopping
arcades or even in the botanic gardens? If you currently own a
palm or keen on getting one, here's a short guide, written by
Islaverde, on how you can keep them happy in cultivation. (Aug
05)
A
Simple Seed Sowing & Raising Guide
An article by Rebekah with step-by-step instructions on what to
use and how things are done for successful seed raising. This
seed raising guide is applicable to other plant seeds as well!
(Aug 05)
Cultural Differences between Episcia and African Violets
The culture of Episcia is very similar to African violets
and growers can even "get by" by raising them exactly like African
violets. However, there are subtle differences. Let Nancy Robitaille
tell you more about these fascinating group of plants in this
highly informative article, perhaps one of its kind in the world.
(Sep 05)
Episcia
Hybridisation
Hybridising Episcia is not an easy task. Read on to learn
some tricks from Dale Martens to successfully cross Episcia
plants and raise healthy seedlings! (Sep 05)
Garden
Interview with the Episcia Lovers
In Singapore, we are all too familiar with the green-leafed Episcia
cupreata which is used as a carpeting plant. Green Culture
Singapore has interviewed a group of Episcia lovers from
the forum to learn why they endear this gesneriad so much. At
the same time, let's see if we can gather some useful hints needed
to grow this South American gesneriad successfully. (Sep 05)
GCS
1st Anniversary Celebration Write-up & Picture Gallery
This article sums up what happened during the Green Culture Singapore's
1st Anniversary Celebration. The Administrators have come together
to tell us more about the ups and downs experienced in this one
year. (Oct 05)
Growing Dendrobium in Highrise Apartments of Singapore
Most of us living in the tropics will be familiar with the
Dendrobium orchid. The Dendrobium is usually a beginner
orchid and its hybrids are very tolerant of a wide range of conditions
which make them good house plants in for growing in the highrise
apartments of Singapore. Let Boon Kiat tell you more of his experience
and learn from him the tips to grow them successfully. (Oct 05)
Growing
Terrestrial Orchids from Flask
There are many terrestrial orchids in flasks in the market out
there, namely, the slipper and jewel orchids. Let orchideenjaeger
bring you through the steps one should take to deflask these terrestrials
correctly. (Oct 05)
My
Trip to Cameron Highlands
Let Boon Kiat bring you on a tour to the Cameron Highlands. Be
prepared to feast on generous servings of colourful photographs
of beautiful scenary, exotic flowers and plants that were taken
during his trip. (Nov 05)
Landscaping
with Exotics
This article contributed by Ryan serves as a prelude to his talks
at the Alexandra Hospital and National University Hospital for
this year's Clean and Green Week. In this article, he introduces
the use of the nouveau exotics with three key groups, namely the
Plumeria, Tillandsia and Bromeliads. (Nov 05)
Book Review: 1001 Garden Plants in Singapore
This is perhaps the first extensive pictorial directory on the
common plants of Singapore. Let Wilson tell you why he thinks
this book is a must-have for all plant lovers in Singapore...
(Nov 05)
The
Mood for Christmas
Let Lyndi share with you some ideas for creating the Christmas
mood at home. Don't which Christmas tree to buy? Can we use exisiting
houseplants as part of the decoration too? Read on to find out...
(Dec 05)
Green
Culture Singapore @ Community in Bloom
Our
first major milestone since Green Culture Singapore started. Read
on what the Administrators have to say and how they felt. Also
feast your eyes on 6 pages of photographs taken at the exhibition!
(Dec 05)
Growing
the Gerbera
Commonly known as the African Daisy, the Gerbera bears
beautiful and colourful flowers that are endeared by many. In
this article, Wilson shares with you some hints and tips you can
adopt to grow this plant well. Good for novices... (Dec 05)
