Category: Gardens
More Fungi Under the Oaks
Cerinthe
Gulf Fritillary
Recently found two Gulf Fritillary on my passiflora. When I converted part of the courtyard to succulents and drought tolerant plants, I made the mistake of moving my passiflora. It did not survive. There were some volunteers in another garden that I transferred to trellises in the courtyard. That is where the two Gulf Fritillary were found.
In the past, the majority of the Gulf Fritillary made it through their cycle to emerge as lovely butterflies. The first time I saw one I mistakenly thought it was a Monarch. Now I know they look nothing alike. Well, both have orange and black wings.
Need to check my archives for photos of Gulf Fritillary.
Gulf Fritillary 1, 2019 January 20
Gulf Fritillary 2, 2019 January 21
Gulf Fritillary 2, 2019 January 31
Gulf Fritillary 1, 2019 February 1
Monarch emerged 2017 October 13.
February 12 2019
A Lovely Tendril
Solandra maxima
The images of the Solandra maxima are a plant that went nearly an entire year without a leaf. But it wasn’t dead. Thought I would wait and see.
The plant typically begins blooming in January. The plant is 12 feet long, has leaves, and at the very end of the plant, buds and flowers.
Solandra maxima with Brugmansia
Fungi in the Gardens
After Two Days of Rain
Under the Pines January 16
Under the Pines January 18
Next to the Bunny
More Undersides
After the Rain
Trapped Cactus
Apparently a decision was made to landscape the area where the Trapped Cactus was growing. At first glance I thought the cactus had been totally removed.
Closer look, the Trapped Cactus is stilling growing sandwiched between the chain linked fence and the reed privacy fence.
What a resilient plant! What a relief that it still lives.
More Agave Photos
First Glance–Looked Like A Caterpillar
Images of Hibiscus trionum Life Cycle
