BloomingGarden

Bromeliad flower

2009-04-04T13:03:00.000+11:00

I love bromeliads because they're such a low maintenance plant. Just plant it in a shady corner and forget about it. This one is the first flowering and I'm very happy with it.

Cacti flower

2009-03-13T21:47:00.000+11:00

I'm always impressed by the relative size of the flower to the cacti.

Crassula corymbulosa

2009-03-07T11:54:00.005+11:00

Crassula corybulosaThe flowers are so small you really need to get up close to view them.

Stelltzia comparison

2009-01-18T11:04:00.002+11:00

The flower of the triple headed strelitzia nicolai flower shown in comparison to the strelitzia reginae (bird of paradise) held beneath.

Hebe orphan annie

2009-01-12T20:34:00.001+11:00

This is an extremely hardy plant. The flowers a just a bonus as the leaf tips display pink coloration all year round.

Strelitzia nicolai flowers

2009-01-01T17:29:00.001+11:00

32 inches wide from end to end (80cm). The double flower of the Strezlitzia is full of nectar that birds love to drink.

Bananas are coming

2009-01-01T17:22:00.000+11:00

Bananas are coming and I'm so excited!

Cacti flowers

2008-12-26T09:31:00.000+11:00

Just another pic of cacti flowers. They aren't fully open until the sun shines directly on them, this is an early morning pic.

Birth of bananas

2008-12-26T09:29:00.000+11:00

The first ever sighting of the first banana to spring from the banana tree. Early days yet but stay tuned for the fruit pix.

Cacti flower new part 4

2008-11-26T20:24:00.000+11:00

Here you get a realistic perspective on size of the flowers. The close ups and just for enjoyment. Don't forget to click images for full view.

Cacti flower new part 3

2008-11-26T20:22:00.000+11:00

Cacti flowers new part 2

2008-11-26T20:21:00.000+11:00

New Cacti flowers

2008-11-26T20:18:00.001+11:00

I've been waiting for this cacti to flower for a long time, and I think it's well worth the wait.

Creative with bromeliads

2008-11-20T20:37:00.000+11:00

Bromeliads don't need soil to grow. In fact it was an inspirational moment when I decided to plant them on the trunk of the cotton palm.
As you can see, they are doing very well. They were small pups when I first placed them there with sphagnum moss and now they are mature.

Cacti flowers pink

2008-11-15T17:09:00.002+11:00

Cacti and succulents

2008-11-01T20:51:00.001+11:00

I was hoping for more than just 2 flowers on the epiphyllum.

I guess it's a little to early to show the cactus flowers but I'm excited and there's more waiting to spring open when the sunshine is just right.

Stay tuned.

Trachycarpus wagnerianus

2008-10-11T17:36:00.000+11:00

The inflorescense of the Trachycarpus palm is seen in the garden for the first time. Like all palms, there is a need for both male and female for the fruit to cross pollinate and create fertile seeds. (I've managed to germinate the seeds of thePhoenix Caneriensis palm because I have one of each gender). I doubt that I will be able to do the same here unless I artificially cross pollinate.

Succulent Aloe Plicatilis

2008-10-11T17:23:00.002+11:00

First sight of the Aloe Plicatilis flower.
This is a native of South Africa and develops a smooth trunk as the plant matures.

Oranges

2008-08-05T16:01:00.000+10:00

It's been a long time since the orange tree had this much fruit.
Credit should go to the cow poo used as fertilizer. This also is good for flowering plants and increases the amount of flowering.
Still waiting for my Magnolia to bloom, even though every other house has Magnolias flowers in full bloom.

Orchids

2008-07-05T14:49:00.000+10:00

The native orchids are in bloom. These aren't hothouse orchids but ones that thrive in the middle of winter in the garden.

Daffodils

2008-07-05T14:42:00.000+10:00

The winter garden isn't all gloom and doom as the daffodils add a touch of color.

Lush growth in the herb garden

2008-05-10T08:25:00.002+10:00

Just wanted to see if anybody is paying attention here!
Do you recognize this herb?

Chameleon Rose (updated)

2008-02-03T13:01:00.000+11:00

This rose starts life as yellow and then turns to pink. Flower on top in new bud opening and lower one is mature flower. Click on pix for a close up view.
Update:
I've managed to capture the rose in the middle of changing it's color.

Hibiscus flower

2008-01-31T18:20:00.000+11:00

The hibiscus is usually associated with Hawaii and other tropical regions. The famous grass skirts are made from the bark of the hibiscus. The flowers blossom and wilt within a day or two.

Bromeliads

2008-01-27T19:48:00.001+11:00

Bromeliads are admired for their spectacular flowers although not all bromeliads have flowers on a stem. (Guzmania top photo) These other ones for example are admired for the color of their leaves. The pretty flowers are just a bonus.