These two Acalypha godseffiana 'Firestorm', also known as "Threadleaf Copperleaf", are new additions at the front entry on either side of the walkway. Lola approves.
They add interest, color and form in the shady entry.
Lola hasn't seen these bromeliads in bloom before so she's inspecting as she knows how.
I saved the bloom!
I love these baby air plants growing on the dried seed pods of the parent!
My son's tillandsia ball is in crazy bloom again. Looks like fireworks!!
Lola prefers to go for a bike ride so I'll continue my walk-about without her.
I'm very happy to have a Dutchman's Pipevine in my collection again.
This is the coolest bloom and is host to the black and blue swallowtail butterfly.
The "pipe" is behind the huge bloom.
Attracted flies fall into the neck of the pipe and
accidentally collect pollen before finding their way back out.
Pure genious!
The Caladiums are popping up underneath the Saw Palmetto stand.
They add great color!
My beautiful phalaenopsis is huge!
This is one of the many orchids I've recovered from curbside garbage.
Amazing, isn't it?
I did some research to learn about this "Wolf's Milk" slime mold.
I'm not sure if I find it interesting or gross.
Epidendrum orchids add cheerful color.
Another bromeliad bloom adds more firey color.
These blooms are so long lived and interesting!
And FINALLY I have pineapples!
I never knew they grow little purple flowers.
Pretty surprise!
My gorgeous desert rose looks like a bridal bouquet!
And since Lola has been distracted,
a resident firefly steps in to bid adieu for now!
Happy Earth Day!
12 comments:
Fabulous Earth Day post. It sure looks like Lola is very happy to be home. I have a couple of those Firestorm Acalyphas and they are such a stunning plant. Love your pure white Desert Rose and those Orchids are beautiful.
The slime mould on the other hand looks gross, interesting but gross. I never knew pineapples has little purple flowers either.
Wow, that phalaenopsis is amazing! I love your desert rose too, and it's good to see Lola back and enjoying herself in the garden.
Welcome home Lola. She really looks happy to be back in her garden. I love the bromeliad flowers too but that white desert rose is stunning.
welcome home Lola - I am sure the family feels complete once again. that dutchmans pipe is amazing - does it smell bad to attract the flies? I never knew you could get a white desert rose - very pretty. Thanks for all the photos of your lovely flowers.
So glad to see that Lola is back. I can tell that you are very happy about it. Love the copper plant and your orchid is awesome! I've never seen a white desert rose...very pretty!
Love Lola.....looks like she's quite happy to be around helping everyone out:) Love your plant shots. Wish some could grow here:)
Glad Lola is back, missed her picture from your posts for a while :) I envy your son's air plant, so pretty! I also have one pineapple on my plant now, it took two years, but just amazing! Love your white desert rose,beautiful. I only have pick ones.
Glad Lola is back, missed her picture from your posts for a while :) I envy your son's air plant, so pretty! I also have one pineapple on my plant now, it took two years, but just amazing! Love your white desert rose,beautiful. I only have pick ones.
So many pretties! That includes Lola, back home.
So glad to see Lola again! Your orchid is HUGE. You have done a good re-hab job on that one.
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Kimberly - your blooms are such a treat to see; the Bromeliad in particular (I have one in my office now - so time to pay close attention to what it likes!) You capture Lola's personality so well in your photographs! Nice to see her home where she's most happy!
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