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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Cardinal Airplant in Florida Live Oak (Tillandsia Fasciculata?)
We have several varieties of airplants in the live oak in our yard in Davie, Florida. The one pictured here is a bromeliad (click on images to enlarge). I believe it is the CARDINAL AIRPLANT (Tillandsia Fasciculata), aka GIANT AIRPLANT or STIFF-LEAVED WILD PINE1 I did not climb a ladder to measure, but I estimate [...]
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 [...]
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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