Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day - February 2015

The dry season is in full swing. The plants require copious amounts of water to look their best.

Anthurium 'Matiz'

White Chrysanthemum 

Anthurium 'Fiorino' 

Orange Bougainvillea

Pink Crown Of Thorns

Hard-Cane Dendrobium Orchid

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Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day - January 2015

It is mid January and I'm still recovering from the busy Holiday season. Here are just some of the current blooms.
  

 

  
Bougainvillea

Anthurium 'Black Queen'

Crown Of Thorns

Anthurium 'Orange Glow' - at dusk.


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Anthurium 'Orange Glow'

Anthuriums easily come to mind when one thinks of tropical flora. This exotic flower comes in varying shades of white, green, purple, cream, pink, red and orange. Obake types are blends of two or more colours.

I am not that fond of orange anthuriums, but the cultivar 'Orange Glow' is quite nice. The spathe opens bright orange (that really does seem to glow) and fades to a lighter peach colour as it ages. The photo below does not quite capture the beauty and colour of this anthurium cultivar.

Anthuriums are easy to grow once a few conditions are met. Avoid direct sunlight, but too much shade will inhibit overall growth and flower production. Well draining soil is a must as these plants easily rot from waterlogged conditions. Fertilize moderately to encourage blooms.

For more information on anthuriums see Oglesby Plants cultural notes here.

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The rainy season started late last month. The plants respond well to the copious amount of rainfall but the weeds like it even more.

Pink anthurium. It is not uncommon to see these growing under the shade of a mango tree in someone's yard. Some cultivars are also grown for the cut flower trade.

 Hard-cane fuschia dendrobium orchid. Dendrobiums are among the easiest blooming orchids.

 Matte petals

Purple Mexican petunia (ruellia simplex). Grows easily from cuttings and requires little care. A plant for those with a brown thumb.

Red wax begonia. Instant flower power. Great in containers and beds. 

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