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!
