Spider Lily is one ordinary name for the many different species of plant that fall under the family Amaryllidaceae. This particular one is within the Lycoris genera, which is specifically named Lycoris sanguinea or the Orange Spider Lily. And obviously, … Continue reading
Gardenia or Gardenia jasminoides is a shrub with greyish bark and dark green shiny leaves. They are known here in the Philippines as “Rosal” with the white flowers the bloom during summer and are highly fragrant. Related articles Gardenia: Jaime … Continue reading
Now also known as Dendrobium culcullatum, this orchid is best planted on a tree branch to make a waterfall of blooms. The petals seem to sparkle when the sunshine hit them and they have this fuzzy yellow lip. Related … Continue reading
What really caught my attention during my visit to the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand are these bees flocking these two lotus flowers that I passed by as I walked around the compound of the palace. They don’t seem to … Continue reading
Pollens wouldn’t be the same without those flying insects. They play a big role in the reproduction system of the flowers/plants, especially the bees. That’s why, I think, an insect definitely completes the picture a flower. Last week I signed … Continue reading
This butterfly (an Orange Sulphur, I think) seems to be hiding. It even chose a flower of its same color to go unnoticed… but not with my keen eyes.
I gained consciousness seeing this flower among the many plants in my mother’s garden. There were about thirty pots of this plant that she owned – sadly, now there are only four pots that survived. She knowingly referred to it … Continue reading
Hours as the New Year approaches – in line with this week’s travel theme – I’m wishing every person in all places of the world wonderful and bright days ahead. New hope… new dreams to build… new things to accomplish… … Continue reading
Here are the flowers I found while exploring some places in Bali, Indonesia. Related articles Introducing Bali (footsteps4u.wordpress.com) Day in Darwin – Bali, Indonesia (travelpod.com) Summer Ideas: What To DO in Bali, Indonesia | SG Summer, Summer Ideas & Tips … Continue reading
This is just one of the many kinds of dendrobium orchid. Another one from my sister’s garden. Related articles Orchid Design Inspiration (pottedplantsociety.wordpress.com) A new baby for old orchid plant (hamptonroads.com) An Orchid (greatgreths.wordpress.com) Another Orchid (greatgreths.wordpress.com) My Mother’s Favorite … Continue reading
