Category Archives: flowers of Mexico

Kalanchoe: Flower of the Day, Jan 5, 2018

I think the mystery is solved concerning how one plant could have such a variety of blooms on it. See clues below.

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After a few days, it became clear that there were actually three different colors of kalanchoe planted in each pot! Tres por uno. So much for the variety of buds and blooms on one plant.

For Cee’s Flower of the Day prompt.

Kalanchoe Study 3: Flower of the Day, Jan 4, 2018

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Rose Blush: Third in a series of the remarkable diversity of buds and flowers on one kalanchoe plant. To see earlier shots, look HERE and HERE.

For Cee’s Flower of the Day prompt.

Kalanchoe Study #2: Budding out. Flower of the Day, Jan 3, 2018

IMG_5637This is #2 in a series of shots taken of one kalanchoe plant–all on the same day.  It seemed to have at least 4 phases of budding to full flower all occurring at the same time.  Go HERE to see the first shot of the portion of the plant in full bloom.  Hard to believe these are all stages of the exact same flower.

 

For Cee’s Flower of the Day prompt.

Kalanchoe, Study I: Flower of the Day, Jan 2, 2018

 

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You might have guessed from the title that this is the first of a series taken of this remarkably varied plant.  This and all of the upcoming photos were taken at the same time of the same plant. Keep tuned to this blog for upcoming kalanchoe adventures.

For Cee’s Flower of the Day prompt.

Hibiscus: Flower of the Day, Jan. 1 2018

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January 1, 2018 dawned sunny and warm.  This hibiscus opened to a new year.  Happy New Year to all.

For Cee’s Flower of the Day prompt.

Bougainvillea: December 31, 2017

The last day of the year, last flower of the year. This is my very favorite color of bougainvillea. Pasiano had just watered and by chance I caught it at the right moment.

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For Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge.

Bougainvillea: Flower of the Day, Dec 30, 2017

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For Cee’s Flower Prompt.

Hibiscus: Flower of the Day, Dec 29, 2017

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For Cee’s Flower Prompt. Her amazing tulips are HERE.

Shaving Brush Tree: December 28, 2017 Flower of the Day

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The scientific name of this tree, native to southern Mexico, is as surreal as the bloom. it is pseudobombax ellipticium!  More commonly known as the shaving brush tree.

See Cee’s luscious bearded iris HERE.

Anthurium: Flower of the Day, Dec. 27, 2017

For Cee’s Flower Challenge.