Category Archives: flowers of Mexico

Aloe Blooms with Bees: FOTD Apr 21, 2019

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The aloe are in full bloom now, and the bees are taking full advantage. They tunnel down into the blooms until their entire bodies are obscured, then back out covered in pollen. They are absolutely drunk on nectar, or so it seems, and as determined as Morrie when he in in ball-fetching mode.

For Cee’s FOTD

Plumeria and Succulents.

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For Cee’s FOTD ( Hit this link to see her gorgeous lily.)

Hibiscus in Morning Sun: FOTD Apr 17, 2019

 

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For Cee’s Flower of the Day.

Moss Rose: FOTD Apr 15, 2019

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For Cee’s Flower of the Day.

Hibiscus: Flower of the Day, Apr 14, 2019

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For Cee’s FOTD

Camarón Flower, FOTD Apr 13, 2019

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Camarón (Shrimp) Flower

For Cee’s Flower of the Day prompt. See her gorgeous yellow tulip HERE.

Crown of Thorns, FOTD Apr 10, 2019

 

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For Cee’s FOTD.

Durante Erecta (Sky Flower): FOTD Apr 9, 2019

 

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Thanks to “someone” (no name given) I know the name of this lanky little flowering bush that was hidden among the denser branches and leaves of my royal poinciana. It is a druante erecta or sky flower!

For Cee’s FOTD

Cross Pollination? Hibiscus, FOTD Apr 8, 2019

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Cross pollination?

For Cee’s FOTD Challenge.

Red Hibiscus: FOTD Apr 7, 2019

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For Cee’s FOTD