This pretty pink aloe plant, in our yard in Davie, Florida, is another low maintanance plant that seems to always be in bloom.1 All images here are fairly high resolution. Feel free to click on the photos for a closer look! The Aloe plant is as useful as it is beautiful. The cactus like leaves [...]
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Crepe Myrtle (aka Crape Myrtle)
There are, apparently, many varieties of Crepe Myrtle1, under the scientific names, Lagerstroemia speciosa or Lagerstroemia indica. Our tree, in Davie, Florida, is about 10 or 15 years old and stands no more than 15 feet tall. We bought it in a pot at Flamingo Gardens. Some sources describe a taller variety (40 feet) as [...]
Frangipani (Plumeria)
We have two types of frangipani in our yard. One of them has yellowish, creme colored flowers. This is a picture of the one with deep red flowers. These are the flowers used in Hawaii to make the flower-garlands known as leis. Here are a few facts, based on my personal observations: The tree loses [...]
Mystery Art??
Recently we attended our third “Preview” program for incoming freshmen at the University of Florida. Can you identify the “art” that I’m standing by on the UF campus in Gainesville, Florida? Hint, it’s commonly known as “French Fries.”
Desert Rose
The Desert Rose (Adenium) can grow in the desert, but it’s not a rose. This Desert Rose does very well growing in our back yard, with very minimal care and attention.1 About all that is really necessary is a sunny location. As you can see, the bright red color is spectacular. Another view of the [...]
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