Hibiscus: Hibiscus Blooms On Nov 13, 2009 In Ft Lauderdale, Florida, 1 by amorecuore

amorecuore wrote:
LOL & Arrgh Dee. I'm biting my tongue, but I think I need "Alligator Arms" to keep me from typing. Hehe
Definition of "Alligator Arms" = Florida terminology affectionately used for a person who has arms that are soooo short that it makes it difficult to reach the keyboard for typing. Although it's most common usage is to describe a cheap Floridian male, who's arms are sooo short that he can't seem to reach his wallet when it's the time to pay for something.

After looking at other photos it can be "Black Jack" Dee. It's easier to tell the difference between the two when you get a cool weather bloom. Black Jack gets real dark when it blooms in cool weather.

Just a couple thoughts on "Black Voodoo" Judy. It's a super fast growing plant. I've had mine since April 2009 and have repotted it 3 times already. It also has some blooms that have a difficult time completely opening. They open 2/3 -3/4 and then need a "helping hand" to completely open them.

Here are a couple of "Day 3" blooms. This is "Space Oddity" on its third day.

Jon