tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post7998559970866456122..comments2024-03-18T15:17:43.444+08:00Comments on Garden Chronicles of James David: Hardy Flowering Plants (Orchid Cactus, Anthurium, Jewel of Opar ,Begonia Albo Picta ,Rose, Bougainvillea,, Madagascar Periwinkle)James Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-57588934964543780372012-09-13T17:14:18.093+08:002012-09-13T17:14:18.093+08:00Its interesting to get to know plants in your gard...Its interesting to get to know plants in your garden James since the plants in my garden are different from yours. I learn heaps reading your post.Malay-Kadazan girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692400837667241873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-67197370266944283232012-09-12T09:39:23.317+08:002012-09-12T09:39:23.317+08:00I get what you mean - the weeds seemed to come bac...I get what you mean - the weeds seemed to come back time to time and I always need to uproot them.<br />Yes these Jewels seemed to stay put.<br />All the more to enjoy them - thanks.James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-9805184919924765802012-09-12T09:37:48.636+08:002012-09-12T09:37:48.636+08:00thanks Wendythanks WendyJames Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-78411914702320823832012-09-12T09:36:44.882+08:002012-09-12T09:36:44.882+08:00ThanksThanksJames Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-13107882317291885032012-09-12T09:36:16.679+08:002012-09-12T09:36:16.679+08:00I guess you are right about begonias.
Some years a...I guess you are right about begonias.<br />Some years are better than others.James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-1588258128471165822012-09-12T09:35:07.471+08:002012-09-12T09:35:07.471+08:00I guess so.
Maybe its the tropical thing - to have...I guess so.<br />Maybe its the tropical thing - to have almost the same plant when it comes to gardening.James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-81292181230345248142012-09-10T09:40:39.502+08:002012-09-10T09:40:39.502+08:00Hi James, what is hard to kill in my garden are th...Hi James, what is hard to kill in my garden are the weeds. Hehehe. The Jewels of Opar are so dainty and if they stay put for you and are not invasive at all, I don't see why they cannot be enjoyed.Bomhttp://www.plantchaser.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-15785203668563857112012-09-02T11:54:31.932+08:002012-09-02T11:54:31.932+08:00Those are pretty - even the maybe invasive little ...Those are pretty - even the maybe invasive little pretty flowers in the first photos. In my garden, the moonbeam coreopsis is always in top top shape. Last for years, never need to do anything, can divide, but stays in place, and attractive from far away!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232693432045335251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-73116711737105726022012-09-01T07:30:11.442+08:002012-09-01T07:30:11.442+08:00To be sure, you have showcased some beautiful bloo...To be sure, you have showcased some beautiful blooms. I love anthuriums, they are splendid and one plant I have never attempted but admire greatly.Chloe mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265196480664185330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-89337295270046942602012-09-01T07:08:37.968+08:002012-09-01T07:08:37.968+08:00Hi James,
They just started selling jewels of opar...Hi James,<br />They just started selling jewels of opar in my area in Nebraska a few years ago. I've noticed it comes back from its own seeds, and I've decided I don't want it anymore, so I pull it out.<br /><br />I like to grow begonias outside in the shade in summer, and bring them in for the winter. Some years are better than others for getting blooms.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-75339233278150296502012-08-30T13:00:02.359+08:002012-08-30T13:00:02.359+08:00I love the no-fuss plants too and we seem to have ...I love the no-fuss plants too and we seem to have many of the same ones... bougainvilleas, begonias, anthuriums, vinc roseas and so many more. Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-26198831110919634212012-08-30T11:31:02.621+08:002012-08-30T11:31:02.621+08:00Thanks Antonio.
Amazed to note Silene - it look so...Thanks Antonio.<br />Amazed to note Silene - it look so beautiful.James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-7831516793977448152012-08-30T11:27:53.303+08:002012-08-30T11:27:53.303+08:00Which picture are you refering to Ajay?Which picture are you refering to Ajay?James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-30439945697660280432012-08-28T07:09:59.247+08:002012-08-28T07:09:59.247+08:00James always visit your garden is a delight, the l...James always visit your garden is a delight, the last bloom is wonderful who could have around..In my garden grows very easily a very small type of flower that I think you have also called Silene.Antonio https://www.blogger.com/profile/14601571453717024607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-2055536264925052842012-08-25T14:24:17.005+08:002012-08-25T14:24:17.005+08:00I came back to reply to your comment in my site ab...I came back to reply to your comment in my site about my food poisoning. I searched on mushrooms after my episode and realized some mushrooms produce toxins during storage. These toxins are secondary metabolites that are normally bad for human systems. However, some 2ndary metabolites are used as medicines in minute dosages. Thanks for your concern. Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848957958059476177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-29243110338696285772012-08-24T18:33:58.353+08:002012-08-24T18:33:58.353+08:00"Splendid arrangement ! Can you tell me a lit..."Splendid arrangement ! Can you tell me a little more about the foliage which you used ?"<br />Ajayhttp://www.countryflora.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-4257002933032207372012-08-24T12:01:10.505+08:002012-08-24T12:01:10.505+08:00Gypsophila is so much beautiful & elegant.
Not...Gypsophila is so much beautiful & elegant.<br />Not sure whether they can handle tropical climate - never seen any baby's breath plant around.<br />Thanks for the lovely thoughts.James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-7736780970150735422012-08-24T11:59:12.347+08:002012-08-24T11:59:12.347+08:00Didn't know that you go Gaga over night bloomi...Didn't know that you go Gaga over night blooming cereus. <br />Hahaa...<br />(I thought both of them are the same??)<br />Hope so..<br />Been eyeing on them to see any new blooms.<br />James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-78757809810489637292012-08-24T11:57:36.694+08:002012-08-24T11:57:36.694+08:00Glad that you found this and now cultivated in you...Glad that you found this and now cultivated in your garden.<br />I assure you that you won't regret it.James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-74892977737570485552012-08-22T22:32:56.651+08:002012-08-22T22:32:56.651+08:00Hi James, Jewels of Opar, looking very dainty and ...Hi James, Jewels of Opar, looking very dainty and appealing a little like Gypsophila, but you know what they say, one man's trash is another man's treasure.Alistairhttp://www.aberdeengardening.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-37714111696731885392012-08-21T14:00:59.424+08:002012-08-21T14:00:59.424+08:00A few days ago, a friend invited us for Sunday bre...A few days ago, a friend invited us for Sunday breakfast and hey what do you think I discovered! - the Jewels of Opar. It was a tenant in a container of another plant. I've got some seeds and cutting. I'm so thrilled.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-6575557921387914382012-08-18T22:43:06.624+08:002012-08-18T22:43:06.624+08:00The jewels of opar are quite lovely, more like jew...The jewels of opar are quite lovely, more like jewels than weeds in the garden. I had problems with my anthuriums until I grow them in sandy soil. They like shade. Your orchid cactus looks like the night blooming cereus, Epiphyllym oxypetalum I am 'gila-gila' about. Hope you could witness it blooming next time.<br /> Autumn Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00818422090556602092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-15166084887738264952012-08-16T13:55:31.901+08:002012-08-16T13:55:31.901+08:00Thanks!
The small problem is that I'm not sure...Thanks!<br />The small problem is that I'm not sure which night are the orchid cactus planning to bloom.<br />Hope I get a better luck next time.<br />James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-34961480537116441192012-08-16T13:54:05.058+08:002012-08-16T13:54:05.058+08:00Yes Andrea - you had asked me before.
I thought it...Yes Andrea - you had asked me before.<br />I thought it would be great to have a personal touch on each of the flowers & bloom in the garden.<br />And sort of my style of saying that this picture is mine (instead of watermarking them) and also give a good scaling factor in identifying how large or small a flower or plant is.<br />Another problem I face is that my camera lense doesn't focus macro - it automatically focus the distant view and therefore I loose the details on the focused bloom unless I hold the camera close and cover all the angles to get a good zoom.<br />Hope my fingers & hands don't offend you.<br />Hahahahaaaa..James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-12573976776864515872012-08-16T13:49:54.455+08:002012-08-16T13:49:54.455+08:00Thanks Evelyn.
I thought that Jewel of Opar had tu...Thanks Evelyn.<br />I thought that Jewel of Opar had tubers and they come back from the roots every spring?James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.com