Something is growing out of the soil of my pot of Sweetheart Hoya Variegated. I have to keep an eye of these patches of green. I hope they don't come to take over my two pretty leaves.
Before I prune my slow growing Croton Mother-and-Daughter again, I better snap a photo first for record. The stems at the top are growing longer and the older leaves are turning yellow.
Before I prune my slow growing Croton Mother-and-Daughter again, I better snap a photo first for record. The stems at the top are growing longer and the older leaves are turning yellow.
Each time when I see a pot of plant hanging at the fence that separates me and my neighbour, I know that my neighbour's mom (I call her auntie) has just dropped me another gift.
This time it's another sympodial orchid in a slightly bigger pot (but still small) compared to the yellow oncidium I posted earlier (hanging next to it). Again, no blooms yet. So it would be another pleasant surprise when I see the flower later :-)
I always have mixed feelings when I see a new plant hanging at the fence. Though I am very happy to receive a plant from her, I do feel quite sad for her knowing that she is giving away plants as she couldn't tend her garden at her house in the suburb anymore due to old age. She now has to shuttle between the suburb and the city to stay with her children in different homes. Her daughter (my neighbour) does not really garden.
The other plants that I have received from auntie are...
A monopodial orchid that I have splitted into two as it was so tall. But later I have learnt that I should have let it bloom first before spliting it :-P
Two herbal plants...
This time it's another sympodial orchid in a slightly bigger pot (but still small) compared to the yellow oncidium I posted earlier (hanging next to it). Again, no blooms yet. So it would be another pleasant surprise when I see the flower later :-)
I always have mixed feelings when I see a new plant hanging at the fence. Though I am very happy to receive a plant from her, I do feel quite sad for her knowing that she is giving away plants as she couldn't tend her garden at her house in the suburb anymore due to old age. She now has to shuttle between the suburb and the city to stay with her children in different homes. Her daughter (my neighbour) does not really garden.
The other plants that I have received from auntie are...
A monopodial orchid that I have splitted into two as it was so tall. But later I have learnt that I should have let it bloom first before spliting it :-P
Two herbal plants...
I have been blogging for about seven months now and still enjoying every bit of it. I have learnt a lot about gardening, plants and blogging. It has been quite an experience... thanks to you!!
As I walk to inspect my plants, I am happy to find new shoots growing out from my Chinese Fringe Flower plant that I have pruned a week ago.
I recalled that I was presented the Meme award by Autumn Belle and asked to write seven things about myself! But I have no idea yet what to write. Guess I am not as spontaneous as I should be.
The other plant that I had cut is my Cuphea... and the plant is doing well too :-)
Everyday when the sun sets, it would be time to water my plants for they have been 'sun bathed' the whole day. What a delight to see new shoots growing from the stalk of my rose.
As I walk to inspect my plants, I am happy to find new shoots growing out from my Chinese Fringe Flower plant that I have pruned a week ago.
I recalled that I was presented the Meme award by Autumn Belle and asked to write seven things about myself! But I have no idea yet what to write. Guess I am not as spontaneous as I should be.
The other plant that I had cut is my Cuphea... and the plant is doing well too :-)
Everyday when the sun sets, it would be time to water my plants for they have been 'sun bathed' the whole day. What a delight to see new shoots growing from the stalk of my rose.
Yellow blooms seem to be the flavour in my garden this week...
I have an orchid plant that was given by my neighbour's mom many months ago and this is the first time I see its flower. This variety of oncidium has a refreshing yellow colour. It's a pleasant surprise for me for this week.
This little Portulaca plant which was a cutting I took from its stalk (with a bud) was blooming immediately the next day after it was planted!
I have an orchid plant that was given by my neighbour's mom many months ago and this is the first time I see its flower. This variety of oncidium has a refreshing yellow colour. It's a pleasant surprise for me for this week.
This little Portulaca plant which was a cutting I took from its stalk (with a bud) was blooming immediately the next day after it was planted!
This plant is sometimes called Hookweed and is often used in landscaping as groundcovers here. It's a plant of the species Cyathula Prostrata.
I was attracted to this plant when I was standing at an office building. This Hookweed was used to create the outline of a path.
I was attracted to this plant when I was standing at an office building. This Hookweed was used to create the outline of a path.
The weather was so unpredictable last week. It was cloudy yet with not much rainfall. However, it was quite an exciting week for my garden.
I had earlier bought a Gloxinia as a gift for a friend's birthday. Then when I went shopping with my girl friend Debbie, I bought one for myself too. I thought it would be good to know how long this kind of flowering potted plants could last in our climate.
I repotted the Gloxinia into a larger container. It would be good to see more flowers later :-).
Then the next morning as I was on my way out, I noticed a strange-looking thing growing from my Alocasia Poly.
I had earlier bought a Gloxinia as a gift for a friend's birthday. Then when I went shopping with my girl friend Debbie, I bought one for myself too. I thought it would be good to know how long this kind of flowering potted plants could last in our climate.
I repotted the Gloxinia into a larger container. It would be good to see more flowers later :-).
Then the next morning as I was on my way out, I noticed a strange-looking thing growing from my Alocasia Poly.
This is a new plant that is quite popular here of late and a number of nurseries have this Little Bird Plant in their stock nowadays. The plant has flowers that take the shape of a 'little bird'. If you observe closely, it does look like a 'little bird' perched among the bracts.
At a wet market, while I was admiring the plant (that was selling for a hefty RM90!), a passer-by asked how long would the flower last. When the retailer said that it will last quite long, he jested, "What if the 'little bird' flies away?"
At a wet market, while I was admiring the plant (that was selling for a hefty RM90!), a passer-by asked how long would the flower last. When the retailer said that it will last quite long, he jested, "What if the 'little bird' flies away?"
Sarracenia grows in the strangest way. The new pitcher tube grows not only twice the height of the old ones but the lid opens up in an interesting manner.
Take note of the top... it has not opened yet.
Take note of the top... it has not opened yet.
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