Succulent Treasures of the Desert
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I'm back from San Diego. I spent my birthday week with my daughter and son-in-law and it was just what the doctor ordered. Well maybe not "just" what he ordered. I think he ordered more time there. But for now it will have to do.
I have planted quite a few succulents in pots, hardy little plants, seeing that we have had water meters installed, I decided that a few water wise plants will do the thing.
The word succulent comes from the Latin word sucus, meaning 'juice', or 'sap'. Succulent plants, also known as succulents, are plants with parts that are thickened, fleshy and engorged, usually to retain water in arid climates or soil conditions. Succulents are often grown as ornamental plants because of their striking and unusual appearance, as well as their ability to thrive with relatively minimal care. The habitats of these water preserving plants are often in areas with high temperatures and low rainfall, such as deserts. Succulents have the ability to thrive on limited water sources, such as mist and dew, which makes them equipped to survive in an ecosystem which contains scarce water sources. 32125
The succulent Kalanchoe species, popularly known as flower-of-fortune (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana), is super easy to care for. This is because it is resistant to climatic variations, does not need constant irrigation and has excellent adaptation to indoor and outdoor environments. In addition, in the same species there are variations such as the cat's ear (Kalanchoe tomentosa), the mother of thousands (Kalanchoe laetivirens), among others.
When the flowers are simple they are called Kalanchoe.
And when the flowers are folded (multiple petals) Calandivas.
“The beauty of the universe consists not only of unity in variety, but also of variety in unity.” ~Umberto Eco
It's like patting a cat, about that same texture and it has those cute brown circles edging the leaves. It grows happily in a pot in my back yard.
Kalanchoe Tomentosa or Panda Plant, Donkey Ears
(the little green leaves are on the other succulent in the pot.)
Common in name and number, but each one unique in my eyes and still inspiring joy and intrigue.
These common crow butterflies seem to favour resting on the trails of tears succulent I have. This past week I've seen one or two there every day.
Also known as the oleander butterfly due to them laying their eggs on the leaves of plants that have a milky sap such as oleander and two species of fig, amongst others.
This is specifically Euploea core ssp. corinna.
Wingspan around 90 mm.
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This magnificent flower is produced by the most hideous succulent. It only shows one flower per year, but does a bang up job at that. Zoom and you can see anthers/stamen.
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Taken at the beautiful and lush gardens around Monserrate Palace in Sintra, Portugal.
I have a new toy! I thought it was about time I upgraded from my point & shoot got a real DSLR camera. I'm having so much fun with it.
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Cropped a little, contrast slightly enhanced. It was a very sunny day so darked it up just a wee bit as well.
I started collecting succulents after buying a jelly bean plant for my Nana. A couple of the leaves fell off the plant and started putting down roots, I was soon hooked.
I've been given many plants and found some on road sides and some bought some at markets. I love how they procreate themselves so readily. I'm slowly learning the names of them which is good fun.