Plants and Flowers - Watching them grow (1) . . .

Grapette Ground Orchid

Even though it's called a "ground orchid," this one is growing in a pot and is doing very well.The Grapette Ground Orchid (Spathoglottis unguiculata) 'Grapette' is a beautiful, small terrestrial orchid with deep purple flowers one-inch across with a yellow fringed lip. The flowers are long lasting, produce successive flowers over time and have a distinct fragrance of grape juice (which I can definitely attest to). (January 22, 2006)

Grapette Ground Orchid

Even though it's called a "ground orchid," this one is growing in a pot and is doing very well.The Grapette Ground Orchid (Spathoglottis unguiculata) 'Grapette' is a beautiful, small terrestrial orchid with deep purple flowers one-inch across with a yellow fringed lip. The flowers are long lasting, produce successive flowers over time and have a distinct fragrance of grape juice (which I can definitely attest to). (January 22, 2006)

Grapette Ground Orchid

This is a bud . . . see the next photo for a glimpse of this beauteous flower!! Oh - and once the flowers open up . . . they do smell like grapes :) Even though it's called a "ground orchid," this one is growing in a pot and is doing very well. The Grapette Ground Orchid (Spathoglottis unguiculata) 'Grapette' is a beautiful, small terrestrial orchid with deep purple flowers one-inch across with a yellow fringed lip. The flowers are long lasting, produce successive flowers over time and have a distinct fragrance of grape juice (which I can definitely attest to). (June 2, 2006)

Grapette Ground Orchid

Even though it's called a "ground orchid," this one is growing in a pot and is doing very well. The Grapette Ground Orchid (Spathoglottis unguiculata) 'Grapette' is a beautiful, small terrestrial orchid with deep purple flowers one-inch across with a yellow fringed lip. The flowers are long lasting, produce successive flowers over time and have a distinct fragrance of grape juice (which I can definitely attest to). (June 2, 2006)

Grapette Ground Orchid

Even though it's called a "ground orchid," this one is growing in a pot and is doing very well. The Grapette Ground Orchid (Spathoglottis unguiculata) 'Grapette' is a beautiful, small terrestrial orchid with deep purple flowers one-inch across with a yellow fringed lip. The flowers are long lasting, produce successive flowers over time and have a distinct fragrance of grape juice (which I can definitely attest to). (March 21, 2008)

Grapette Ground Orchid

Even though it's called a "ground orchid," this one is growing in a pot and is doing very well. The Grapette Ground Orchid (Spathoglottis unguiculata) 'Grapette' is a beautiful, small terrestrial orchid with deep purple flowers one-inch across with a yellow fringed lip. The flowers are long lasting, produce successive flowers over time and have a distinct fragrance of grape juice (which I can definitely attest to). (March 28, 2008)

Grapette Ground Orchid

Even though it's called a "ground orchid," this one is growing in a pot and is doing very well. The Grapette Ground Orchid (Spathoglottis unguiculata) 'Grapette' is a beautiful, small terrestrial orchid with deep purple flowers one-inch across with a yellow fringed lip. The flowers are long lasting, produce successive flowers over time and have a distinct fragrance of grape juice (which I can definitely attest to). (March 28, 2008)

Grapette Ground Orchid

Even though it's called a "ground orchid," this one is growing in a pot and is doing very well. The Grapette Ground Orchid (Spathoglottis unguiculata) 'Grapette' is a beautiful, small terrestrial orchid with deep purple flowers one-inch across with a yellow fringed lip. The flowers are long lasting, produce successive flowers over time and have a distinct fragrance of grape juice (which I can definitely attest to). (March 28, 2008)

Grapette Ground Orchid

Even though it's called a "ground orchid," this one is growing in a pot and is doing very well. The Grapette Ground Orchid (Spathoglottis unguiculata) 'Grapette' is a beautiful, small terrestrial orchid with deep purple flowers one-inch across with a yellow fringed lip. The flowers are long lasting, produce successive flowers over time and have a distinct fragrance of grape juice (which I can definitely attest to). (March 28, 2008)

Grapette Ground Orchid

Even though it's called a "ground orchid," this one is growing in a pot and is doing very well. The Grapette Ground Orchid (Spathoglottis unguiculata) 'Grapette' is a beautiful, small terrestrial orchid with deep purple flowers one-inch across with a yellow fringed lip. The flowers are long lasting, produce successive flowers over time and have a distinct fragrance of grape juice (which I can definitely attest to). (March 28, 2008)

Grapette Ground Orchid

Even though it's called a "ground orchid," this one is growing in a pot and is doing very well. The Grapette Ground Orchid (Spathoglottis unguiculata) 'Grapette' is a beautiful, small terrestrial orchid with deep purple flowers one-inch across with a yellow fringed lip. The flowers are long lasting, produce successive flowers over time and have a distinct fragrance of grape juice (which I can definitely attest to). (April 21, 2008)

Grapette Ground Orchid

Even though it's called a "ground orchid," this one is growing in a pot and is doing very well. The Grapette Ground Orchid (Spathoglottis unguiculata) 'Grapette' is a beautiful, small terrestrial orchid with deep purple flowers one-inch across with a yellow fringed lip. The flowers are long lasting, produce successive flowers over time and have a distinct fragrance of grape juice (which I can definitely attest to). (April 23, 2008)

Grapette Ground Orchid

Even though it's called a "ground orchid," this one is growing in a pot and is doing very well. The Grapette Ground Orchid (Spathoglottis unguiculata) 'Grapette' is a beautiful, small terrestrial orchid with deep purple flowers one-inch across with a yellow fringed lip. The flowers are long lasting, produce successive flowers over time and have a distinct fragrance of grape juice (which I can definitely attest to). (April 23, 2008)

Grapette Ground Orchid

Even though it's called a "ground orchid," this one is growing in a pot and is doing very well. The Grapette Ground Orchid (Spathoglottis unguiculata) 'Grapette' is a beautiful, small terrestrial orchid with deep purple flowers one-inch across with a yellow fringed lip. The flowers are long lasting, produce successive flowers over time and have a distinct fragrance of grape juice (which I can definitely attest to). (April 26, 2008)

Grapette Ground Orchid

Even though it's called a "ground orchid," this one is growing in a pot and is doing very well. The Grapette Ground Orchid (Spathoglottis unguiculata) 'Grapette' is a beautiful, small terrestrial orchid with deep purple flowers one-inch across with a yellow fringed lip. The flowers are long lasting, produce successive flowers over time and have a distinct fragrance of grape juice (which I can definitely attest to). (September 21, 2008)

Grapette Ground Orchid

Even though it's called a "ground orchid," this one is growing in a pot and is doing very well. The Grapette Ground Orchid (Spathoglottis unguiculata) 'Grapette' is a beautiful, small terrestrial orchid with deep purple flowers one-inch across with a yellow fringed lip. The flowers are long lasting, produce successive flowers over time and have a distinct fragrance of grape juice (which I can definitely attest to). (November 11, 2008)

Grapette Ground Orchid

Even though it's called a "ground orchid," this one is growing in a pot and is doing very well. The Grapette Ground Orchid (Spathoglottis unguiculata) 'Grapette' is a beautiful, small terrestrial orchid with deep purple flowers one-inch across with a yellow fringed lip. The flowers are long lasting, produce successive flowers over time and have a distinct fragrance of grape juice (which I can definitely attest to). (November 11, 2008)

Grapette Ground Orchid

Even though it's called a "ground orchid," this one is growing in a pot and is doing very well. The Grapette Ground Orchid (Spathoglottis unguiculata) 'Grapette' is a beautiful, small terrestrial orchid with deep purple flowers one-inch across with a yellow fringed lip. The flowers are long lasting, produce successive flowers over time and have a distinct fragrance of grape juice (which I can definitely attest to). (May 26, 2009)

Grapette Ground Orchid

Even though it's called a "ground orchid," this one is growing in a pot and is doing very well. The Grapette Ground Orchid (Spathoglottis unguiculata) 'Grapette' is a beautiful, small terrestrial orchid with deep purple flowers one-inch across with a yellow fringed lip. The flowers are long lasting, produce successive flowers over time and have a distinct fragrance of grape juice (which I can definitely attest to). (February 23, 2010)

Grapette Ground Orchid

Even though it's called a "ground orchid," this one is growing in a pot and is doing very well. The Grapette Ground Orchid (Spathoglottis unguiculata) 'Grapette' is a beautiful, small terrestrial orchid with deep purple flowers one-inch across with a yellow fringed lip. The flowers are long lasting, produce successive flowers over time and have a distinct fragrance of grape juice (which I can definitely attest to). (June 7, 2010)

'Dr. Brown' (Ti Plant)

Dr. Brown (Cordyline terminalis) - Cordylines are known to the tropical world by many names and are crowned as "King of tropical foliage." The correct pronunciation of Ti is "tee." The Ti plant, also known as Ti and Hawaiian Good-luck-plant, is technically classified as Cordyline terminalis. There are approximately 20 species of Cordyline, which is in the agave family, Agaveaceae. They have narrow, leathery, often variegated leaves and yellowish, white, or reddish flowers. Native to Eastern Asia to Polynesia, Ti hybrids have names in English, French, Japanese, and Hawaiian. (January 29, 2006)

'Dr. Brown' (Ti Plant)

Dr. Brown (Cordyline terminalis) - Cordylines are known to the tropical world by many names and are crowned as "King of tropical foliage." The correct pronunciation of Ti is "tee." The Ti plant, also known as Ti and Hawaiian Good-luck-plant, is technically classified as Cordyline terminalis. There are approximately 20 species of Cordyline, which is in the agave family, Agaveaceae. They have narrow, leathery, often variegated leaves and yellowish, white, or reddish flowers. Native to Eastern Asia to Polynesia, Ti hybrids have names in English, French, Japanese, and Hawaiian. (January 29, 2006)

'Red Sister' (Ti Plant)

Red Sister (Cordyline terminalis) - Cordylines are known to the tropical world by many names and are crowned as "King of tropical foliage." The correct pronunciation of Ti is "tee." The Ti plant, also known as Ti and Hawaiian Good-luck-plant, is technically classified as Cordyline terminalis. There are approximately 20 species of Cordyline, which is in the agave family, Agaveaceae. They have narrow, leathery, often variegated leaves and yellowish, white, or reddish flowers. Native to Eastern Asia to Polynesia, Ti hybrids have names in English, French, Japanese, and Hawaiian. (January 29, 2006)

Red Sister' (Ti Plant)

Red Sister (Cordyline terminalis) - Cordylines are known to the tropical world by many names and are crowned as "King of tropical foliage." The correct pronunciation of Ti is "tee." The Ti plant, also known as Ti and Hawaiian Good-luck-plant, is technically classified as Cordyline terminalis. There are approximately 20 species of Cordyline, which is in the agave family, Agaveaceae. They have narrow, leathery, often variegated leaves and yellowish, white, or reddish flowers. Native to Eastern Asia to Polynesia, Ti hybrids have names in English, French, Japanese, and Hawaiian. (January 29, 2006)

Red Sister' (Ti Plant)

Red Sister (Cordyline terminalis) - Cordylines are known to the tropical world by many names and are crowned as "King of tropical foliage." The correct pronunciation of Ti is "tee." The Ti plant, also known as Ti and Hawaiian Good-luck-plant, is technically classified as Cordyline terminalis. There are approximately 20 species of Cordyline, which is in the agave family, Agaveaceae. They have narrow, leathery, often variegated leaves and yellowish, white, or reddish flowers. Native to Eastern Asia to Polynesia, Ti hybrids have names in English, French, Japanese, and Hawaiian. (March 2, 2008)

Red Sister' (Ti Plant)

Red Sister (Cordyline terminalis) - Cordylines are known to the tropical world by many names and are crowned as "King of tropical foliage." The correct pronunciation of Ti is "tee." The Ti plant, also known as Ti and Hawaiian Good-luck-plant, is technically classified as Cordyline terminalis. There are approximately 20 species of Cordyline, which is in the agave family, Agaveaceae. They have narrow, leathery, often variegated leaves and yellowish, white, or reddish flowers. Native to Eastern Asia to Polynesia, Ti hybrids have names in English, French, Japanese, and Hawaiian. (March 2, 2008)

Poinsettia

I decided to take one of my potted Poinsettias and put it in the ground this year. Let's see what happens in December :) Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a favorite flower in the United States with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California. (January 22, 2006)

Poinsettia

This is the same plant that is shown in the previous photo. It was quite full until a couple of caterpillars decided to feast on it. Notice the "empty" branches on the tops of two of the stems :) I decided to take one of my potted Poinsettias and put it in the ground this year. Let's see what happens in December :) Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a favorite flower in the United States with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California. (November 18, 2006)

Poinsettia

Caterpillars' feast :) Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a favorite flower in the United States with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California. (November 18, 2006)

Poinsettia

Caterpillars' feast :) Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a favorite flower in the United States with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California. (November 18, 2006)

Poinsettia

Caterpillars' feast :) Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a favorite flower in the United States with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California. (November 18, 2006)

Poinsettia

The caterpillars were back again this season too but at least they left some leaves this go-round :) Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a favorite flower in the United States with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California. (December 16, 2007)

Poinsettia

The caterpillars were back again this season too but at least they left some leaves this go-round :) Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a favorite flower in the United States with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California. (December 16, 2007)

Poinsettia

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a favorite flower in the United States with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California. (December 16, 2007)

Poinsettia

The caterpillars were back again this season too but at least they left some leaves this go-round :) Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a favorite flower in the United States with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California. (December 16, 2007)

Poinsettia

The caterpillars got at this poinsettia again, so I decided to cut it ALL the way back. It began leafing out and to my surprise - the leaves came back red . . . in March no less :)Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a favorite flower in the United States with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California. (March 28, 2008)

Poinsettia

The caterpillars got at this poinsettia again, so I decided to cut it ALL the way back. It began leafing out and to my surprise - the leaves came back red . . . in March no less :)Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a favorite flower in the United States with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California. (March 28, 2008)

Poinsettia

The caterpillars got at this poinsettia again, so I decided to cut it ALL the way back. It began leafing out and to my surprise - the leaves came back red . . . in March no less :)Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a favorite flower in the United States with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California. (March 28, 2008)

Poinsettia

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a favorite flower in the United States with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California. (April 26, 2008)

Poinsettia

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a favorite flower in the United States with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California. (April 26, 2008)

Poinsettia

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a favorite flower in the United States with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California. (April 26, 2008)

Poinsettia

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a favorite flower in the United States with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California. (May 4, 2008)

Poinsettia

The leaves are so shiny . . . Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a favorite flower in the United States with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California. (May 4, 2008)

Poinsettia

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a favorite flower in the United States with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California. (May 4, 2008)

Poinsettia

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a favorite flower in the United States with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California. (December 6, 2008)

Poinsettia

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a favorite flower in the United States with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California. (December 6, 2008)

Poinsettia

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a favorite flower in the United States with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California. (December 6, 2008)

Poinsettia

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a favorite flower in the United States with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. Most of the poinsettias used now come from California. (December 6, 2008)