Thursday 29 December 2022
FLOWERING GUM
Sunday 25 December 2022
SUNDAY BEST #306 - CHRISTMAS SUNSHINE
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EPIPHYLLUM HYBRID
The plants known as epiphyllum hybrids, epiphyllums, epicacti or just epis, widely grown for their flowers, are artificial hybrids of species within the group of cacti placed in the tribe Hylocereeae, particularly species of Disocactus, Pseudorhipsalis and Selenicereus. In spite of the common name, species in the genus Epiphyllum are less often involved as parents of epiphyllum hybrids. The parent species from which epiphyllum hybrids were bred are different in appearance and habit from most cacti.
They are found in the tropical forests of Central America where they grow as climbers or on trees as epiphytes. They have leafless (or apparently leafless) flattened stems which act as the plant's photosynthetic organs. Relatively large flowers are borne on the sides of the stems; in many species they open at night.
Epiphyllum hybrids need different treatment from semi-desert cacti. They should be protected from direct sunlight, with preferably 75% shading at midday. They are not frost hardy, so need to be protected from freezing conditions. It is recommended that the growing medium allows rapid drainage of water and is open, with at least one third of coarse material to prevent compaction. Plants should be kept moist. High nitrogen fertilisers are not recommended; no fertiliser should be given during the winter rest period.
Propagating epiphyllum hybrids from cuttings is easy. Rooting hormone can be applied to the base of the cutting before it is allowed to dry for ten days or more so that the cut forms a callus. The cutting is then planted sufficiently deeply so that it can stand upright. Water is not given for two weeks, after which the growing medium is kept at least slightly moist. Plants can be misted. They are fast growing plants and should flower within two years.
Epiphyllum hybrids should be re-potted every 2 to 3 years as they tend to deplete the nutrients in their growing medium. We have about half dozen different Epiphyllum hybrids growing in pots and they do quite well outside in Melbourne's climate. All of them we have grown from cuttings, and I am not aware of their "official" name. This pink one is quite spectacular with blooms about 20 cm in diameter. They last a few days (up to seven) on the plant and they can even be cut at the base of the stem as a cut flower that lasts 4-5 days indoors.
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Sunday 18 December 2022
SUNDAY BEST #305 - RESTFUL PLACE
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BLUE GERANIUM
Sunday 11 December 2022
SUNDAY BEST #304 - FLYING AWAY
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WILD GERANIUM
Sunday 4 December 2022
SUNDAY BEST #303 - A PLACE TO CALL HOME
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Sunday 27 November 2022
SUNDAY BEST #302 - OFFERING
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CLEMATIS
Sunday 20 November 2022
SUNDAY BEST #301 - LEAF
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PINCUSHION PROTEA
Sunday 13 November 2022
SUNDAY BEST #300 - AT SOUTHBANK
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CRUCIFIX ORCHID
Sunday 6 November 2022
SUNDAY BEST #299 - AT THE CAFÉ
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FAIRY WINGS LAVENDER
Sunday 30 October 2022
SUNDAY BEST #298 - FALLEN
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STRAWFLOWERS
Sunday 23 October 2022
SUNDAY BEST #297 - INDUSTRIAL
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PERSIAN LILAC
Sunday 16 October 2022
SUNDAY BEST #296 - FLOODING
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PETUNIA
Petunia is genus of 35 species of flowering plants in the family Solanaceae, of South American origin, closely related to tobacco, cape gooseberries, tomatoes, deadly nightshades, potatoes and chili peppers. The popular flower of the same name derived its epithet from the French, which took the word petun, meaning "tobacco," from a Tupi–Guarani language.
An annual, most of the varieties seen in gardens are hybrids (Petunia × hybrida). Here is one of the Surfinia series of petunia, called 'Purple Vein'. It is perfect for creating colourful summer displays in containers and hanging baskets. It is also a good ground cover plant, making a carpet of lavender blooms with contrasting veins. For the best displays, feed and water regularly.
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Tuesday 11 October 2022
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
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Sunday 9 October 2022
SUNDAY BEST #295 - BARRIER
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BRACHYSCOME
Sunday 2 October 2022
SUNDAY BEST #294 - BUDDING
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SPRING FLOWERS
One of my drawings in oil pastels showing Spring flowers in our garden. For more of my art, visit my Instagram account: @jammysevenk
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Sunday 25 September 2022
SUNDAY BEST #293 - SPRING DAISY
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SUNDAY BEST #292 - NILLUMBIK SHIRE
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ALOE
Aloe arborescens, the krantz aloe or candelabra aloe, is a species of flowering succulent perennial plant that belongs to the genus Aloe, which it shares with the well known and studied Aloe vera. The specific epithet arborescens means "tree-like". Aloe arborescens is valued by gardeners for its succulent green leaves, large vibrantly-colored flowers, winter blooming, and attraction for birds, bees, and butterflies.
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