Tropicals & Tender Perennials: New Family Photo, 0 by DaleTheGardener

DaleTheGardener wrote:
MM,

I went to the small annual plant sale they had there last month. I got 3 caladium species that I have never seen before. All have arrow shaped leaves and plant tags. They are small statured, green leaves splashed with white, one with pink and just so interesting. So much more interesting than C. humboldii or the gaudy modern hybrids. I am going to try and give them the best of care and hope they are fruitful and multiply. They still only have 2-3 leaves each so they are a little camera shy right now. I love to show off these rare gems and hope by the end of summer to have a bunch (to trade next year). Caladiums grow very well here as you know.

I went to Leu gardens plant sale this year for the 1st time. I was impressed with the gardens there. The best I have seen in Florida. I am going to have to go back and see it without all the distractions. Orlando has so many beautiful areas, especially around the lakes. Tampa has some nice places, but the near north side of Orlando is much more chaming. I grew up in a northern city and that area is similar, but, without the snow.

Time to get going. Todays photo, hmmm.....

This message was edited Apr 8, 2006 5:16 AM