There are many plants I have that are considered dear to me though they are not rare.
The pink Amaryllis below for example was given to me by one of my blog friends. It was sent to me personally more than a year ago and recently, it has finally sent out a stalk of buds...
The thing that strikes me about Amaryllis is that the buds are so much smaller than the final size of the flower. Quite fascinating!
This little Bichetii Grass shrub (Chlorophytum bichetii) has been really kind to me. Sometimes when I carelessly overwater the plant, most of its leaves will just turned yellow and withered. Still the plant was able to bounce back with much grace.
I can't recall how long I have had this plant now (it's probably one of my first plants!) but one thing I do know is that it's a tough and easy-to-grow plant :-)
Besides it's elegant ribbon-like leaves that are really appealing, the Bichettii Grass' dainty white flowers are charming. Btw has anyone tried growing this plant indoor or in the office? Is it an easy houseplant as well?
Some plants are just shouting for attention...
Here is a rare occasion that I see the 'true colours' of my Kaempferia pulchra. The leaves are usually just green due to the not so ideal condition that my garden has. But this time round... one fancy leaf (yay!) appeared in one pot and in the pot that I have in another location.
My Plumeria has been without any leaves for quite some time. Now, it has grown some leaves (finally!). The three branches flourished after the plant flowered for the first time.
Here is a rare occasion that I see the 'true colours' of my Kaempferia pulchra. The leaves are usually just green due to the not so ideal condition that my garden has. But this time round... one fancy leaf (yay!) appeared in one pot and in the pot that I have in another location.
My Plumeria has been without any leaves for quite some time. Now, it has grown some leaves (finally!). The three branches flourished after the plant flowered for the first time.
This new plant, the Alocasia reginula gave me a pleasant surprise last week. It was in flower! But I have only planted this clump division in January...
On the other hand, my old Alocasia 'Polly' that I have been growing for a few years will only flower (inflorescence) once or twice a year and its first flower appeared only after about six months of growing it. The plant was at its best last June...
On the other hand, my old Alocasia 'Polly' that I have been growing for a few years will only flower (inflorescence) once or twice a year and its first flower appeared only after about six months of growing it. The plant was at its best last June...
The best thing that has happened in my garden recently is when the Neoregelia that I planted a year ago is now flowering :-D
First, the centre turned pinkish red before the flowers inside the cup flowered. I initially thought that its flowering cycle would be short and quick as the plant multiplies fast. But now I realise that it does need a long time for a young pup to flower.
The Lemon Ginger is now producing flowers quite regularly but they are taking turns to show up (one after another).
First, the centre turned pinkish red before the flowers inside the cup flowered. I initially thought that its flowering cycle would be short and quick as the plant multiplies fast. But now I realise that it does need a long time for a young pup to flower.
The Lemon Ginger is now producing flowers quite regularly but they are taking turns to show up (one after another).
The hoya flowers have opened... revealing their attractive waxy, pinkish purple, star-shaped flowers. They feel hard and have a weak scent. Nonetheless, a wondrous sight to behold :-D
I should have included these beautiful Hibiscus Swamp Mallow flowers in my earlier post. The plant re-grown and re-flowered many blooms before the Chinese New Year celebration. I really enjoy watching the huge blooms taking turns to blossom.
I should have included these beautiful Hibiscus Swamp Mallow flowers in my earlier post. The plant re-grown and re-flowered many blooms before the Chinese New Year celebration. I really enjoy watching the huge blooms taking turns to blossom.
I spent five days in Cambodia last week, which was my second visit to this former French colony. The first time was in 2007 when my hubby and I visited our missionary friends in Kampot. This time round, we helped in a training for the Cambodia Missions & Services (CMS) leaders in Baray. While there we also enjoyed some fun activities offered by the Khmer Homestay.
We watched the sunset after a short bullock cart ride thru' a massive paddy field. I was told that Cambodians prefer white cows.
We watched the sunset after a short bullock cart ride thru' a massive paddy field. I was told that Cambodians prefer white cows.
I was away for a few days during the recent Chinese New Year celebration and the almost-daily evening rain was a real blessing for my plants. They were all looking pretty and happy when I came back :-)
And thanks again to my friend who has helped me take care of my plants in my absence :-D
And thanks again to my friend who has helped me take care of my plants in my absence :-D
This brand New Year 2012 (now two weeks old!) is promising lots of sunshine :-D It has been really warm and hot here in past weeks and my plants are definitely getting all the much needed sunlight they were depriving of for the past months.
Here is one of the first flowers of my pale yellow Fountain Plant. It has taken me months to get this plant to reach flowering stage. Perhaps due to the lack of sunshine, hehe...
And I have to thank a dear friend for parting the stem cuttings to me. At that time I was hunting high and low for a small plant but couldn't find one as most of those at the nurseries are sold in big pots/plants (meaning they are expensive!) and they are usually in the common red.
The tips of my Aloe Vera spikes of flowers meanwhile are drying up fast. Hence, the flowers did not develop as nice as I expected them to be... sigh :-(
Here is one of the first flowers of my pale yellow Fountain Plant. It has taken me months to get this plant to reach flowering stage. Perhaps due to the lack of sunshine, hehe...
And I have to thank a dear friend for parting the stem cuttings to me. At that time I was hunting high and low for a small plant but couldn't find one as most of those at the nurseries are sold in big pots/plants (meaning they are expensive!) and they are usually in the common red.
The tips of my Aloe Vera spikes of flowers meanwhile are drying up fast. Hence, the flowers did not develop as nice as I expected them to be... sigh :-(
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