tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055656544285175590.post825338914926259116..comments2024-02-26T19:24:18.467+08:00Comments on STEPH'S GREEN SPACE | My Green Stories | My Garden: Pretty Sweet in PinkStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867061279916535777noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055656544285175590.post-22647570246217885232010-07-14T12:13:16.547+08:002010-07-14T12:13:16.547+08:00Mia, Rosey, I was lucky this time. I snapped when ...Mia, Rosey, I was lucky this time. I snapped when the butterfly was fully focussing on sipping nectar. Otherwise, you are right, they fly away quickly. <br /><br />Lantana also grows in the wild here but those can really grow tall and lanky. As for Episcia, although they are usually grown for their ornamental foliage but their flowers are as appealing. Have a great day everyone :-DStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867061279916535777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055656544285175590.post-34585728456042553552010-07-14T10:44:01.608+08:002010-07-14T10:44:01.608+08:00yeah the Lantana is smelly and the leaves are very...yeah the Lantana is smelly and the leaves are very coarse and rough.foodbinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15099509595011883395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055656544285175590.post-3718829262450428882010-07-14T02:06:00.762+08:002010-07-14T02:06:00.762+08:00He Steph. Very nice Episcia! Lanata is grown widel...He Steph. Very nice Episcia! Lanata is grown widely in Bermuda.Prosperohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07114988815558549577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055656544285175590.post-27472310174801709462010-07-13T13:35:54.421+08:002010-07-13T13:35:54.421+08:00I agree with Bernie, lantanas in the wild are so o...I agree with Bernie, lantanas in the wild are so obnoxious, it is the same in our marginal lands. However, the hybrid ones are my favorite to look at because of the many colors, but i don't have any of them, only in the bushes in the wild. I've outgrown growing episcia, they are easy to care for. BTW, Steph, i think you did not read my post, you just looked at the photos, hehehe!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044386271018560595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055656544285175590.post-71982067553603732492010-07-13T01:15:52.231+08:002010-07-13T01:15:52.231+08:00Hi James, I didn't repropagate yet. This plant...Hi James, I didn't repropagate yet. This plant, the stolon was rooted in my garden. So, I can tell you that it was not difficult. But, the stolon that was in light green (flower could be yellow) is really difficult to propagate. The leaves keep wilting.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867061279916535777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055656544285175590.post-84673335056513010012010-07-12T21:10:19.610+08:002010-07-12T21:10:19.610+08:00The butterflies really love the lantanas. They are...The butterflies really love the lantanas. They are certainly enjoying your pretty pink blooms.Autumn Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00818422090556602092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055656544285175590.post-22808766286655210812010-07-12T15:47:27.355+08:002010-07-12T15:47:27.355+08:00One of my love-hate relationships with the Episcia...One of my love-hate relationships with the Episcia also known as flame violets.<br />Still have not discovered their success secret yet, so far, they are surviving in my garden.<br />Have you manage to propagate from the ones you have pruned?James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055656544285175590.post-85849459134676027032010-07-12T11:08:41.975+08:002010-07-12T11:08:41.975+08:00So pretty Stephanie! I haven't seen episia be...So pretty Stephanie! I haven't seen episia before. I love lantana, even the scent - it has a scent like an herb. It makes me a little itchy to handle it though. I wish I could grow them here. We don't have enough sun. I love how they attract butterflies. Your butterfly photos are wonderful!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055656544285175590.post-36556157403846141792010-07-12T07:21:58.153+08:002010-07-12T07:21:58.153+08:00I am like Mia, most of the time the butterflies ar...I am like Mia, most of the time the butterflies are too fast for me! Your pics are great. I like these close-ups!Chloe mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265196480664185330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055656544285175590.post-75133709870449164312010-07-11T23:46:18.608+08:002010-07-11T23:46:18.608+08:00I'm always amazed when seeing butterflies, suc...I'm always amazed when seeing butterflies, such pretty creatures. And impressed that anyone can take photoes, well done Steph, they always fly away when I reach the camera.Miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323971608753801676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055656544285175590.post-80444187632918866082010-07-11T09:36:16.490+08:002010-07-11T09:36:16.490+08:00That is a gorgeous Episcia. I only have the commo...That is a gorgeous Episcia. I only have the common red one, but this little pink is not readily available here. You're so lucky to have this lovely thing.<br /><br />Lovely Lantana ... and the butterfly looks so familiar. Lantana grows everywhere in the bushland around my home ... it's a noxious weed here and hubbie spends a fortune on poison to try and kill it off. Our city council sends people out to check on the progress of eradication of this weed. There are mounds of it out there that reach well over 2 metres high and stretch over 3 metres wide! It does look lovely when in full bloom ... but, of course, it kills off so many other plants.BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055656544285175590.post-24140753078362113072010-07-11T08:38:20.541+08:002010-07-11T08:38:20.541+08:00I love Episcia . Your post reminds me to buy one. ...I love Episcia . Your post reminds me to buy one. The butterfly seemss to enjoy your garden:) Have a nice day!lotusleafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725791780240334964noreply@blogger.com