Purple hard-cane dendrobium orchid
White chrysanthemum
Pink chrysanthemum
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Saturday, September 14, 2013
Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day - September 2013
This is almost the Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day post that never was. My internet connection at home is having technical issues yet unresolved. These photos were taken quickly under overcast conditions. However, I am a garden blogger and must persevere!
Sunday, September 01, 2013
Phalaenopsis - Dtps Sogo Golden 'A07867'
Probably the most common and popular orchid in temperate regions, phalaenopsis orchids aren't kept as much as hard-cane dendrobiums, vandas, cattleyas and epidendrums in the Tropics.
I don't have much experience with phals. I've tended to stay away from them in favour of hard-cane dendrobiums.
This little doritaenopsis is a recent impulse purchase. The foliage was damaged but it had a keiki and two developing spikes.
One spike produced three flowers and the other only two. Not very floriferous but the medium-small yellow flowers look nice on the compact plant.
Keep phals out of direct sunlight and fertilize lightly but regularly. The potting media must be free draining but never allow it to completely dry out.
I don't have much experience with phals. I've tended to stay away from them in favour of hard-cane dendrobiums.
This little doritaenopsis is a recent impulse purchase. The foliage was damaged but it had a keiki and two developing spikes.
One spike produced three flowers and the other only two. Not very floriferous but the medium-small yellow flowers look nice on the compact plant.
Keep phals out of direct sunlight and fertilize lightly but regularly. The potting media must be free draining but never allow it to completely dry out.
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Saturday, August 17, 2013
Dieffenbachia
An indoor foliage plant in temperate regions, dieffenbachia is well suited to the tropics. It is a very common potted plant and is occasionally found in shade gardens. Cultivars range from dwarf varieties to others reaching more than five feet in height, in various shades and combinations of green, yellow, white, cream and silver. It is an attractive and strong grower.
Dieffenbachias are great for novices and those who only have time for one or two potted plants.
Dieffenbachias are low maintenance and suffer from few problems. Plant in well draining soil as improper drainage can lead to rot which spreads and can decimate the whole plant. The plants are not affected too much from occasional under-watering. Place in shade though some cultivars can handle more light than others. Fertilize lightly.
Top shoots or stems with at least a few nodes can be rooted in moist soil. This usually takes a couple of weeks.
Care should be taken when handling the plant. The sap is toxic and causes painful rashes, allergic reactions, numbness, and even the temporary inability to speak or paralysis if ingested. Keep away from children and pets.
Dieffenbachias are great for novices and those who only have time for one or two potted plants.
Dieffenbachias are low maintenance and suffer from few problems. Plant in well draining soil as improper drainage can lead to rot which spreads and can decimate the whole plant. The plants are not affected too much from occasional under-watering. Place in shade though some cultivars can handle more light than others. Fertilize lightly.
Top shoots or stems with at least a few nodes can be rooted in moist soil. This usually takes a couple of weeks.
Care should be taken when handling the plant. The sap is toxic and causes painful rashes, allergic reactions, numbness, and even the temporary inability to speak or paralysis if ingested. Keep away from children and pets.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day - August 2013
After several months of never quite getting the timing right due to several factors, I am finally participating in Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day for the first time. I guess this makes me a veteran garden blogger now. Hehe.
To see more of what is blooming in other gardens around the world please visit Carol at May Dreams Garden. Happy gardening!
This hardy compact cattleya blooms several times a year. More spikes are developing. It puts on quite a show.
The smallish flowers fade into a lighter pink as they age.
Yellow lantana
Phalaenopsis
To see more of what is blooming in other gardens around the world please visit Carol at May Dreams Garden. Happy gardening!
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Thursday, July 25, 2013
San Fernando Hill
The San Fernando Hill makes a scenic background for my trini garden. Here it is at dusk.
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Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Today's Flowers - July 21st, 2013
This purple hard-cane dendrobium blooms without fail every time it produces a new cane. Like so many other plants it was sold without a cultivar name. As far as orchids are concerned now, I try to only purchase ones that are properly labelled, but this limits my choices!
Vincas thrive well here in the heat. They are always in bloom and sometimes self-seed.
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