Trivia about Native Philippine Orchids IV
The pseudobulbs of Epigeneium Iyonii are 5 to 7 cm. long and 2.5 to 4 cm. wide, four-angled, bifoliate. The feathery leaves are oblong, 17 to 25 cm. long, and 3.5 to 5.5 cm. wide.
Category: Animals & Plants
Trivia about Native Philippine Orchids III
The popularly known “Popcorn Orchid”, has erect to spreading, cylindrical stems that are up to 40 cm. long. It bear many leaves which measures about 3.5 cm. long and 1 cm. wide. The solitary flowers appear on the nodes of the stems. Found all over the Philippines.
Trivia about Native Philippine Orchids II
Dendrobium Victoria-Reginae. This orchid has pendent bulbs that are up to 50cm long, often branched near the base; the nodes are slightly swollen. The leaves are up to 8cm long and 2cm wide. The short inflorescence appears on older sterne and bear 3 to 12 flowers. The flowers reach 30mm in diameter.
Trivia about the Year of the Goat
People born under the sign of goat (1907, 1919,1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, and 2003) are kind and compassionate. They are civilized, courtly, and refined. They like peace and quiet, and follow the latest trends in art and literature. Some may see a goat person as a bit of pushover, but that is far from the truth, because he can be determined when he wants his own way.
Trivia about the National Tree (Narra) Stamps
The 60-centavo national tree (narra) was issued in 1993 as part of the national symbol definitive series. This surcharged stamp is to complement the increase in international postage rates since December 1, 2001, by combining the three-peso with other denominations for the different postal rates. The 60-centavo denomination is too small to be used as postage in the light of increased postal rates through the years.
Trivia about the Year of the Horse
The Horse always looks terrific! He’s got plenty of sex-appeal and he knows how to dress formally. He adores anything where there will be plenty of people – concerts, theaters, meetings, sporting occasions, parties… the lot! He is often a sportsman of some note. He knows how to make a compliment ind to turn a pretty phrase: he is gay, sympathetic, amusing, gossipy and always popular.
Trivia about the Year of the Snake
As far as those born under this sign, the Snake rnale is romantic and charming. He has a sense of humor and the female is usually beautiful and successful because of it.
Trivia about Insects of the Philippines
1. Ornate Checkered Beetle – Feeds on wasp and bee larvae. Ham Beetles are scavengers and feed on carrion and blowfly larvae; they may also be pests on smoked meats. Small, brightly colored, pattemed or checkered beetles with hairy, elongated bodies and rather soft elytra. They have large heads and clubbed antennae. Most common in woodland, on flowers and trees, usually on or under the bark or on the flowers, not on the leaves. Feed on pollen or on the larvae and adults of bark-boring beetles.
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