Which bloom is a new one? The darker Chalice Vine flower or the paler one? Chalice Vine (Solandra longiflora) flowers first appear pale but will turn darker as it age. What I like most is its strong sweet fragrance. The whole garden smells wonderful whenever the flower is opened and because the flower is huge, you won't miss it. The other flower that does the...
Do snails and toads like overcast sky? I spotted a few big snails in a container one day, yikes! And on another occasion, a big black toad in another pot! Eeyeeh... how I dislike them. The haze has blocked the harsh sunlight for many days. During those days, it was warm and dry. But when it rains, the plants get a good drink. I am...