i just went outside and i am so excited because the mangos are blooming. i can taste the mango margaritas already!
Tropical garden #5
these are some peace lillies. i moved them to get more shade they love it besides they are under the outdoor shower so i can water them easily
candela, They just freeze back and then come back. Alo. Macrorhizos are a tough ee. These have been in the ground for 15 years.In that time I've had a truck load of fancy and high dollar EE's that haved turned to mush and died in the greenhouse.Jerry
this is our little friend that lives out by the front door we see him out there just about every night
candela, I did not know people in Florida ever got colds/sore throats? Hope you are better now! I've never gotten thru a winner without a bad cold or the FLU. What is the plant in your post #4633432? Is that a little singing frog? Jerry
this is a powder puff that is flowering.
The only plants that are blooming are in Placenciaritas greenhouse. Not in mine thats for sure. Jerry
that armadillo needs a scarf.
i stayed home from work again today. as you can tell from all the posts here. i am a nurse so i get whatever is going around the hospital at the time even though i get the flu shot.
they make a little noise but not much of a song. i used to have a canary out on the patio that would sing all day long.
candela, It's strange the last time i was in Miami for the I.A.S. show i went to Bal Harbour and Surfside on my way to West Palm Beach. Allso I was only 1 mile from LariAnn, and did not know it. Jerry
Drapelady, the plant at the top of the thread is a crinum Queen Emma. It is not winter hardy here in 8a, but I have a crinum americanum with white spider-like blooms. It is almost as nice as the Queen Emma and can take the cold. I can send you a start of those if you want it.
I also have this noid that is winter hardy.
candela, you are making me homesick with those mango blossoms and all that sunshine.
That root system on that vanda is very impressive. You have a very inviting yard.
Rita that would be awesome. Dmail me with instructions to send you postage. Perfect color for my garden. Thankyou so much
Debbie
Texasbigleaves, maybe it is a good thing that your hibiscus and bougainvelles are not blooming now. Mine always blooms a lot before spring, then nothing after I put them out.
Sorry, what is the name of that canna behind the noid? It's so pretty
drapelady, it is Bengal tiger Canna.
you have D-Mail
jerry you were less than a 2 miles from me too if you were in bal harbour/surfside. what kind of birds are they. i would love to get some peacocks but they are pretty loud and i don't think my neighbors would appreciate. there was a stray chicken around for awhile.
my double rangoon creeper doesn't look great i hope it is just the cold we had last week.
Drapelady, If Rita does not remember it's a "BENGAL TIGER " Jerry
jerry the plant in the post is a calathea and some kind of ee.
Thankyou Texas and Rita. My list is growing longer and longer. LOL
Debbie
Candela, Sorry i do'nt know their name. They migrate through in spring and fall. The white wing doves have come up from the south and are here all of the time now. Peacocks are a sure way to get you run out of your neighborhood for sure for sure! What is that plant in post# 4633432?????? I have been looking for a double rangoon creeper, maybe i can find one when i come down for THE BIG FEST in may. Jerry
candela, Calathea? Know it's name? Have not seen one like it. Jerry
drapelady, Question, do you make draperies? Jerry
Yes, I own a small drapery business. I go out and measure and then come back to the shop and design, then I make them. (with alot of help). If I could figure out how to sew, plant, and type at the same time, I'd be doing real good.
i think a calathea ornata. post #4634183 is the back side of of the leaf. they are pretty tall right now.
the regular rangoon creeper i had at my first house and it gave off alot of seeds so i hope this one will too. i can take you guys to a couple of my favorite places when you come. i hope your bringing a truck or uhaul to take all of your plants back with you.
come more calatheas
drape lady wow the material looks incredible.
Debbie, I know what you mean as i had custom drapery shop for twelve years back in the 80's. It became a twenty hour a day job. The only pics. i have are from film camera. Jerry
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Thankyou Candela. We installed that last week and it came out great.
Texas, you are right , it can very quickly. Thank God I have some good help.
It barely scraped by at 50F and is on it's way into the 30's tonight.
Lets cross our fingers that this is winters last parting gift
Well , I just went and put all my babies back under wraps and in the shop. Some I brought into my workroom so I can enjoy them and keep them warm. The wind is blowing so hard and the temp is dropping fast. Yes, I too hope this is it. Next year, like my friends at MS tried to tell me, I will keep them in the GH (the Lord willing I get one) until ALL chance of frost and cold is over. Too much work , in, out, in , out. LOL
Question #1, What is the name of this pitcher plant look alike? This clump is about 20-25 years old. Jerry
Question #2, What is the name of this plant? I found it at a plant show, no name or tag. Plant in sun or shade? Jerry
LOL..don't worry ..I do the same thing...I don't take all fo the plants out ..but there are a few that benefit from being out this time of year (notice the justifcation...this is known to make one feel better...) . It also adds to the beauty of your patio or deck on those in between sunny days (is it working?)
Jerry I think #1 is a jack in the pulpit.
Jeri
Jerry, #2 is a heuchera but not sure which one, they like shade
Rita, it looks like your pink crinum is J.C.Harvey, possibly
i think jeri's right. they're so cool...always wanted to try them. i think they can grow in the wild around here in boggy areas. the other one looks like a Heuchera (sp?). i killed a couple. LOL they like shade and i had difficulty with them in the heat this summer. (if that's even what it is.)
Jeri11, Tropicanna, Ashleykelly, Thanks for your help.Ashleykelly let me know and i will send you some. Thanks Again. Jerry
Rj LOL, yes, at some point I just had to see some green. But this year, when Jeri and Riverland start posting that they are bringing the plants into the Green houses, I'm going to haul mine in too. When I need a fix, I'll do what Jeri did, go sit out in the GH. I will try to get me some evergreens and some artificial flowers to stick in them and just be happy til spring. Yea right. LOL
it has been thunder and lightening all night, now the temperature dropped it is nice and cool.it is suppose to get in the 50's tonight.
i see one more indication of spring. the coral tree(erythrinia) is just starting to flower soon this tree will look like it is on fire.
and could it be a plumie.
the michelia has all new leaves
