Zhu's Plant Journal Articles
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2026-09-25
The two kinds of staghorn fern fronds
A staghorn fern grows two completely different kinds of frond. The ones pressed against the mount, which turn brown with age, are the shield fronds; the antler-like ones with spores on their backs are the fertile fronds. This article covers what each looks like and does.
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2026-09-16
What is CITES? What to know before buying succulents, orchids and caudex plants
Cacti, orchids and some caudex plants are listed in the CITES Appendices. What that means, how Appendices I, II and III differ, what is not covered, and which authority is in charge in Taiwan.
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2026-09-15
Reading plant scientific names: genus, epithet, f. and 'Compacta'
Using plants from this site as examples, a guide to author names in brackets, synonyms, var. and f., and why cultivar names sit in single quotes.
