Flora - Page 10

gonzo · 06-13-2008, 07:24 PM

I enjoy sharing horticulture, so it was my pleasure. *G* I've always been a plant nut.

God Is Santa for Adults · 06-16-2008, 02:46 PM

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I enjoy sharing horticulture, so it was my pleasure. *G* I've always been a plant nut.

what kind of flowers are these?

how about the background?

gonzo · 06-16-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by God Is Santa for Adults

what kind of flowers are these?

how about the background?

Love the Giraffe! That's a red Bougainvillea. Here ya go:

Wiki on Bougainvillea

They're pretty thorny, but many birds love nesting in them because predators have a hard time navigating those thorns, lol. (Like Mockingingbirds)

serum114 · 07-01-2008, 12:47 PM

God Is Santa for Adults · 07-01-2008, 01:01 PM

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NIce!!!!!!

does anyone know how often aloa plants flower? I just had one go through its cycle. it was very beautiful but i've never seen such a thing before.

also, here is a new one from Michigan, the Zoo.

gonzo · 07-01-2008, 03:03 PM

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Serum, is that in a botanical garden somewhere? Beautiful! They even have F. splendens planted, wow.

gonzo · 07-01-2008, 03:05 PM

Santa, my sloes used to bloom yearly in Fl., but I'll wager it depends on the type and conditions?

serum114 · 07-01-2008, 03:29 PM

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Serum, is that in a botanical garden somewhere? Beautiful! They even have F. splendens planted, wow.

It was taken at the San Diego Wild Animal Park. They have one of the largest plants collections along with all the wildlife.

Lolli · 07-01-2008, 04:55 PM

Awesome shots guys! I miss not having my camera...10 more days!

Malkavian · 07-01-2008, 05:00 PM

Nice shots.

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