Pleurothallis nipterophylla

This Pleuro is a cool to intermediate growing epiphyte from Ecuador. The somewhat stiff leaves curve a little forward so that when the blooms appear it looks like the leaves are protecting the flowers. Cool looking plant that also stays nice and compact! These are specimen size plants that took many years to grow. Wonderful hardy plant tolerant of drying out a bit between watering. Can flower more than once per year. Each leaf produces flowers for many years .

Pleurothallis ruscifolia

Pleurothallis ruscifolia is a species of orchid  plant native to 600 – 2400 m.; Andes Mountains in South America, and Central America.[1]

Pleurothallis pruinosa

Pleurothallis pruinosa is a species of orchid  plant native to Central and South America.[

Pleurothallis cardiothallis

Pleurothallis cardiothallis is a species of orchid plant native to Central America.[1]

Haworthia cooperi ‘OB1’ my friend

Haworthia cooperi ‘OB1’ my friend @marinsect_gianluca is growing. Hoping to get this into the conservatory collection soon. Haworthias can be addictive.. so many different forms. They are one of the few succulents that make good houseplants but also do well outside. #haworthia #haworthiacooperi #haworthiacooperiob1 #succulents #plants #succulentsofinstagram

All our Vanilla planifolia are blooming this week

All our Vanilla planifolia are blooming this week. Making sure we pollinate every single flower so we get fruit in 9 months! Videos of pollination make it look so easy... when you have to climb and contort your body to get to the flower it gets a bit more complicated. #vanilla #vanillaplanifolia #orchids #orchidsofinstagram

Pleurothallis marthae

Pleurothallis marthae… this Orchid is a prolific bloomer . We have it growing in a cool room but it can take a bit warmer temps… up to mid 80’s. For a Pleurothallis it’s a nice one 😜

The Pit Organs of Two Different Snakes

A python (top) and rattlesnake illustrating the positions of the pit organs. Arrows pointing to the pit organs are red; a black arrow points to the nostril.

The ability to sense infrared thermal radiation  evolved independently in three different groups of snakes, consisting of the families of Boidae (boas), Pythonidae (pythons), and the subfamily Crotalinae (pit vipers). What is commonly called a pit organ allows these animals to essentially "see" radiant heat at wavelengths between 5 and 30 μm. The more advanced infrared sense of pit vipers allows these animals to strike prey accurately even in the absence of light, and detect warm objects from several meters away. It was previously thought that the organs evolved primarily as prey detectors, but recent evidence suggests that it may also be used in thermoregulation and predator detection, making it a more general-purpose sensory organ than was supposed.

They go by different names

The scientific name of the moose is Alces alces. However, other countries don't call them "moose." In British English, these majestic animals are more commonly called "elk." The largest moose population is in Canada, whose residents call them rubber-nosed swamp donkeys.

The term "elk" comes from the Old Norse word "elgr," which various European languages later adopted to refer to this animal. When European settlers arrived in North America, they met the indigenous Algonquin people who called the animal "moose" or "smoosh," which means twig-eater or stripper and eater of bark. 

This naming inconsistency has caused some confusion. In North American English, "elk" refers to a completely different species of deer, scientifically known as Cervus Canadensis. North American elk, also called wapiti, share a few similarities with moose, such as antlers and herbivorous diet. However, they are smaller in size and have a distinct appearance.

What’s the Difference Between Bison and Buffalo?

It’s easy to understand why people confuse bison and buffalo. Both are large, horned, oxlike animals of the Bovidae family. There are two kinds of bison, the American bison and the European bison, and two forms of buffalo, water buffalo and Cape buffalo. However, it’s not difficult to distinguish between them, especially if you focus on the three H’s: home, hump, and horns.

Different Types of Fruits

From among the number of fruits available in the different parts of the world, there are some fruits which can be put under different categories, namely,

Citrus fruits/Subtropical fruits
Tropical fruits
Yellow fruits
Green fruits

Understanding the differences between roosters and hens

Understanding the differences between roosters and hens is crucial for anyone raising chickens. While they share many similarities, certain traits and behaviors set them apart. This guide will help you identify whether your chicken is a rooster or a hen, distinguish the sex of your chicks, and understand the differences across various breeds.

Find the difference: Can you spot THREE differences within 15 seconds?

Playing brain games is an entertaining way to improve your cognitive abilities. To challenge your brain, try this spot-the-difference puzzle where you must identify at least three differences between two almost identical images in just 15 seconds.Read Less

Plantains vs. Bananas: What’s the Difference?

Curious about plantains, the banana look-alikes in grocery stores? Here's a guide to the differences between plantains vs. bananas, including the most delicious ways to eat both fruits.

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Difference Between Education and Training

The terms "training" and "education" are often used interchangeably. While both processes aim to enhance an individual's knowledge and skills, they differ significantly in their scope, objectives, characteristics, and approaches. The blog tries to cover the main differences between education and training.

Difference between Creativity and Innovation

Creativity is the process of generating original and novel ideas, emphasising imagination and ideation. On the other hand, innovation focuses on applying these creative ideas to develop new or improved products, services, or processes, highlighting the importance of practical implementation and value creation. 


Creativity is about “Imagination”, while Innovation is about “Implementation”. Creativity imagines the impossible, turning "what if" into "what is," innovation tackles practical challenges, transforming creative visions into tangible solutions that redefine our experiences and possibilities.

Let's take an instance where you are envisioning an AI that could understand emotions from text. This is a leap of creativity, imagining machines with empathy. Innovation makes it real by developing algorithms that analyze sentiment, creating AI that can gauge and respond to human feelings in customer service.