Christmas Plant in our garden – December 2007
Just have to share this stunning plant!
It is illuminating our whole tropical garden, especially during this time of the year, the wonderful Season of Advent and Christmas!
It is none other than the beautiful Mussaenda erythrophylla ‘Ashanti Blood’ which displays vividly the vibrant colors of Christmas – red and green!
Absolutely striking!
Christmas Greetings 2007
Christmas countdown – only 3 more days left!
As we prepare to receive Jesus coming into our hearts this Christmas, let’s take these last few days of Advent to find time to rest in God’s constant love and faithfulness and thank Him for all His wondrous blessings, guidance and protection, especially having filled our lives with [...]
Attacus atlas, the largest moth in the world!
Attacus atlas (Atlas Moth)
Yay, I have finally unravelled the identify of this stunning beauty!
How wonderful to be able to name it after almost 4 years since it was last sighted at our backyard in January 24, 2004. And, to know that this was a handsome male moth and learn so much more about it. [...]
A magical moment with Orthetrum testaceum testaceum
Orthetrum testaceum testaceum (Burmeister, 1839) -
A gorgeous red dragonfly that is quite a frequent visitor to our tropical garden spot! But its recent morning visit a few days ago, on December 12 was exceptionally exciting because it landed on ME and stayed for two whole minutes…unbelievable! And the best part was I was able to [...]
Splendid Euphorbia milii in exotic and bizarre colors!
Euphorbia milii (Crown of Thorns, Christ Plant/Crown)
We simply adore the Crown of Thorns! One of our top favorites that blooms all year round in our tropical garden, never ceasing to brighten each day with its striking and brilliant red clustered bracts. We have grown them since year 2002. Amazing plant, so hardy and very [...]
Cheerful faces of Butter Daisy (Melampodium divaricatum)
Melampodium divaricatum (Butter daisy, Star Daisy)
Don’t you agree that Melampodium divaricatum has such delightfully cheerful faces? It is one of the most prolific summer bloomers and gaining much popularity, similar to the Marigolds and Zinnias.
Attractive buttery yellow flowers, cheering all year round in our tropical heat, bringing sunshine even on rainy days! It is [...]
Lovely white wings of Mussaenda Luteola
Mussaenda luteola (Dwarf Yellow Mussaenda, White Wing) -
Ornamental beauty of Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’
Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ (Goldband Sansevieria)
Presented as a gift by my sister, this beautifully structured S. trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ has been in our garden since early year 2005! But of course it was scanty then and less than a foot high. Needing the least care, it has grown remarkably well through the years, adding so [...]
Stunning blood-red sepals of Mussaenda erythrophylla!
Mussaenda erythrophylla (Ashanti Blood, Red Flag Bush, Tropical Dogwood)
Wow! What a stunning beauty!
Just look at that vibrant red flower clusters, how fabulously attractive they are…a sight for sore eyes, a cheerleader and definitely a traffic stopper!
We’re so excited with this new baby that joined our garden family two weeks ago on November 4, 2007! [...]
Walking in our garden – November 2007
Absolutely wonderful walking in our little garden paradise, being greeted with all the lushness and gorgeous colors splattered around! Every moment in and around our garden is pure bliss and joy. During such times, I’ll always consciously shut out the noisy traffic zooming past outside our frontyard and concentrate on the beauty our little [...]
