Miltonia phalaenopsis ( Miltonia Orchid )

An evergreen, epiphytic orchid with two linear leaves growing from compressed pseudobulbs. The flowers (2 inches across) are borne on racemes in fall. Use epiphytic orchid potting mix in containers. Requires partial shade in summer, full light and less water […]

Miltonia candida ( Miltonia Orchid )

An evergreen, epiphytic orchid with two linear leaves growing from oblong, compressed pseudobulbs. The exotic flowers (3 inches across) are borne on racemes in fall. Grow epiphytically on bark slabs, in slatted baskets, or in containers using epiphytic orchid potting […]

Microstegium vimineum ( Japanese Stiltgrass )

Branching summer annual with light hair on leaf blades and spikelets in several upright fingers. Grows to 40 inches high and spreads rapidly. Prefers moist or shaded mountain climates in the southern United States. Seeds remain viable for years. Invasive […]

Microbiota decussata ( Russian Arborvitae )

A low, spreading evergreen coniferous shrub. The needles have the scale-like flattened pattern of Thuja. Bright green during summer, purple to brown over the winter. Does better in cooler climates, reaching 12 inches high, with a spread of 15 feet. […]

Mexicoa ghiebrechtiana ( Mexicoa Orchid )

An epiphytic orchid, with two lance-shaped leaves (3 to 5 inches long), and conical, grooved pseudobulbs. Racemes (to 8 inches) produce 3 to 6 flowers in winter. Should be grown in epiphytic orchid potting mix. Requires full light, moisture and […]