The Appalachian Plants Photo Gallery

At Appalachian Plants, we love snapping photos of our favorite plants and sharing them with the world to enjoy their full splendor. Connect with us on Instagram for entertaining, educational, and awe inspiring posts about gardening!

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Japanese Timber #Bamboo #Seedling poking through 🌱

The albino Fly #amaritamuscaria 🍄

The albino Fly #amaritamuscaria 🍄

🍄 The Fly Amanita Muscaria spotted in the wild.

🍄 The Fly Amanita Muscaria spotted in the wild.

Historically, it's been used in shamanic rituals and folklore, adding to its mystical allure. You may recognize it's fully grown form as the famous #mushroom from Super Mario.

Although known to be toxic, some say there may be medicinal and #hallucinogenic effects if prepared correctly.

Do not try at home.

#MushroomHunter #AmanitaMuscaria #Mycology

Happy Sunday from my happy place to yours 🔆

Happy Sunday from my happy place to yours 🔆

After many days of rain you might see the emergenc

After many days of rain you might see the emergence of white mold on the soil around your garden bed. As long as it isn't growing on the plant itself, everything will be fine. It can actually be beneficial as it breaks down the #soil to make it bioavailable to the plant. However, it may signal poor growing conditions.

**🌱 Understanding White Mold on Soil 🌱**

White mold on soil can be concerning for gardeners and plant enthusiasts. Here’s what you need to know:

🔍 **What is White Mold?**
White mold is a fungal growth that appears as a white, powdery substance on soil or plant surfaces. It often occurs in humid, poorly ventilated environments.

🌿 **Causes:**
1. **Excess Moisture:** Overwatering or poor drainage can create a damp environment conducive to mold growth.
2. **Low Air Circulation:** Poor ventilation can trap moisture and heat, promoting fungal growth.
3. **Cool Temperatures:** Mold thrives in cooler, damp conditions.

🛠 **How to Manage and Prevent:**
1. **Improve Drainage:** Ensure pots or garden beds have adequate drainage to prevent waterlogging.
2. **Adjust Watering:** Water plants only when necessary and avoid overhead watering.
3. **Increase Air Flow:** Space out plants and use fans to enhance ventilation.
4. **Remove Affected Soil:** Scrape off and dispose of contaminated soil, and replace it with fresh soil.

🌟 **Healthy Soil Tips:**
- Use well-draining soil mixtures.
- Maintain proper humidity levels.
- Regularly check for signs of mold and address issues promptly.

Stay proactive and keep your plants healthy! 💧🍃

#gardening #WhiteMold #PlantCare #SoilHealth

Every new beginning Comes from some other beginnin

Every new beginning
Comes from some other beginning's end.

#bamboo #bambooforest

#bamboo #bambooforest

Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn. - R

Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Southern #Indian azalea is a versatile shrub commo

Southern #Indian azalea is a versatile shrub commonly planted for its dense #evergreen leaves and beautiful #flowers. This #shrub is suitable for border or woodland #gardens, or in a group as a specimen piece. Several cultivars of southern Indian #azalea exist, some of which make beautiful living sculptures. The plant works great in combination with #Japanese #andromeda and mountain laurel.

The china #rose has many different colors, each wi

The china #rose has many different colors, each with a different meaning. Red symbolizes love, while pink stands for first #love. White represents purity and loyalty, and blue expresses affection. People seldom send black #roses, because although these have a number of meanings, most of them are negative. So, if you are giving these #flowers as a gift, choose a color based on your intentions.

#Catawba #rhododendron has dense, bright #flowers

#Catawba #rhododendron has dense, bright #flowers that #bloom in early #spring and can attract #butterflies and #hummingbirds to the #garden.

#Flowering #Dogwood in the #Mountains

#Flowering #Dogwood in the #Mountains

Follow us for more #gardening tips! 🤣

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Random mid-November tomato

Random mid-November tomato

Ready to do some #fall planting

Ready to do some #fall planting

The cultivar T. pallida 'Purpurea' is commonly cal

The cultivar T. pallida 'Purpurea' is commonly called purple secretia, #purpleheart, or purple queen. It is native to the Gulf Coast region of eastern Mexico. Edward Palmer collected the type specimen near Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas in 1907.

Mandevilla Dipladenia 'Red Riding Hood' ~ Perennia

Mandevilla Dipladenia 'Red Riding Hood' ~ Perennial Flowering Vine
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#perrenials #vine #gardening #garden

#redmarginbamboo #propogation growing at a rapid p

#redmarginbamboo #propogation growing at a rapid pace. #bamboo

Just bloomed. #peony #peonyflower

Just bloomed. #peony #peonyflower

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