Gift from a Stranger Many years ago, Ken came home from a bike ride with a hunk of cactus strapped to his bike. Mother Plant Ken rides at night in the summer, because it is cooler. During one of his night rides, he noticed a huge cactus covered with 6-inch wide, fragrant, white flowers. Another […]
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Night Blooming Cereus
May 10th, 2013 14 Comments
Tags: cactus · Night-blooming Cereus · Sphinx Moth · Tomato Hornworm
Crimson Bottlebrush Tree
February 12th, 2013 3 Comments
Covered with Flowers Bottlebrush trees grow where it is hot and sunny. Florida meets that criteria. They are small and branchy with long dark green leaves. No matter the season, the tree looks good. Crimson Bottlebrush Tree Florida in February is THE place to be for flowers, and this is a good winter for my […]
Tags: Crimson Bottlebrush Tree · Florida · Flowering Trees
Crinum Lilies
January 31st, 2013 8 Comments
Florida’s Winter Advantage Living in Florida has it’s benefits… among them January and February. The weather cools to the 60s and 70s, all the windows are opened and flowers bloom. January and February mean Crinum Lilies in my yard. Crinum Lilies Hardy Plant Crinum Lilies are hardy plants. Mine appear to thrive on neglect. I […]
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