Only in Long Beach would Southern Californiaâs oldest operating brewpub also be the cityâs best oceanfront bar. Mononymous Brewmaster Blackwell has been cranking out stellar craft beers since the mid-â90s and regulars always come in droves for BBCâs happy hour, where cheap pitchers and pizzas accompany sunset views.
The orchid tree has a fast growth rate, which means it is capable of adding 24 inches or more to its height in a single growing season. Because it reaches a maximum height of 20 to 40 feet, it may reach full growth in as little as 10 years. Its spread is between 20 and 25 feet, giving it an irregular vase shape.
You can often trim an orchid spike to encourage a second flush of flowers. Phalaenopsis orchids (Phalaenopsis spp.), one of the most common orchid types, can bloom for several months, displaying beautiful flowers on long flowering spikes. Also known as moth orchids, phalaenopsis orchids can often bloom a second time if you trim the bloom spike at the end of the flowering period. A secondary spike grows from the primary flower spike, but the flowers are usually less prolific in the second blooming cycle.