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 [...]