This passiflora really enjoys its new position, it’s mother plant died unfortunately, but from a little sapling, this thing is covering most of the wall. It’s the first time that it actually produces this much fruit. Not sure if I’ll eat them (some passion fruit are poisonous – I tried one before from the mother plant but it was quite bland) but it’s sure is good enough to have in the garden.
Have a wonderful Friday my friends.
This is an escapee. Yes it is!
I found this growing in the corner of the vegetable patch and seemed to be doing well enough. I told everyone to leave it alone (otherwise the gardener might have have pulled it out and threw it thinking it to be “kachra”!)
I noticed about a week ago that it was starting to bud, which meant that it was flowering soon and with that I might be able to identify it. I did this morning. I rooted through the collection of seed packets I planted last year and found it! It’s a Cleome spinosa aka “spider plant”.
Now that I know that it’s successful, I’ll wait for the seed pods and will plant them directly into the ground for next year.
Anyone want to exchange seeds of exotic plants?
Grown from seed. I never thought I would be successful with this one for some reason, but the 7-inch flower is proving me wrong!
I love just sitting at the window and watching various birds enjoying themselves in the bird bath. I really don’t think that a garden can be called a garden without a bird bath because it’s such a part of the experience too.
Have a wonderful and peaceful weekend my friends.
The portulaca has truly overtaken the pot!
This particular portulacas (the yellow and red) were just a couple of small cuttings only a few weeks ago, their growth rate never ceases to amaze me.
Regardless, I think they make the whole area look much nicer and fill in the pot quite nicely.
Have a wonderful weekend my friends.
Have a wonderful weekend my friends…
I was amazed a few days ago when I noticed that the Amaryllis was actually budding! The temperature outside is in the 40s now, but inside the house it’s about 24C so I think this is a very confused plant, the result; however, is very very welcome!
The water lilies seem to have settled in their new home. I’ve got three blooms at the same time now, makes me really happy – especially that these blooms are an affirmation that they didn’t suffer to much from the abuse I subjected their plant to when I decided to move it.
Have a wonderful Friday my friends.
I love these plants, quite unassuming as they grow, but come summer and BANG! Full of colour!
Have a wonderful, safe and peaceful weekend my friends.
