Euphorbia milii 'Pink Cadillac.' Nikon D800, Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di, Marumi CP. |
Pastels and Symmetry...
and a few thorns...
Hi !
Welcome to my photo blog about succulents, and some cacti thrown in for good measure.
Along with photos, I will provide scientific/common names and information on their culture. Please, do not consider the information I provide as an authoritative source. It is from what I know about these plants, and I am NOT an expert! The cultural information is based on my experience in growing succulents and cacti in a tropical environment (Hawai'i) which is by no means an ideal climate for these plants.
Also, for you photography buffs (like me), I will provide pertinent camera data for the photos. All photos in this blog are SOOC (straight out of camera) and not post processed, except for downsizing and/or cropping.
Thanks for visiting!
(Above photo: Echeveria agavoides hybrid, Nikon D800, Tamron SP AF90mm f/2.8 Di, Tiffen Soft/FX 3 filter, "light painted" with an LED flashlight.)
Along with photos, I will provide scientific/common names and information on their culture. Please, do not consider the information I provide as an authoritative source. It is from what I know about these plants, and I am NOT an expert! The cultural information is based on my experience in growing succulents and cacti in a tropical environment (Hawai'i) which is by no means an ideal climate for these plants.
Also, for you photography buffs (like me), I will provide pertinent camera data for the photos. All photos in this blog are SOOC (straight out of camera) and not post processed, except for downsizing and/or cropping.
Thanks for visiting!
(Above photo: Echeveria agavoides hybrid, Nikon D800, Tamron SP AF90mm f/2.8 Di, Tiffen Soft/FX 3 filter, "light painted" with an LED flashlight.)
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Euphorbia milii 'Pink Cadillac'
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Tea Cup Succulents
Tea cup succulents. Nikon D800, Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di, Marumi CP. |
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Echeveria agavoides 'Rosea'
Echeveria agavoides 'Rosea'. Nikon D800, Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di, Marumi CP |
This plant was acquired as Echeveria agavoides 'Rosea'. I am not sure if this is an accepted varietal name. According to the grower, it is a cross between E. agavoides 'Lipstick' and E. agavoides 'Frank Reinelt' ISI 1467. Generally, E. agavoides seems quite finicky in its needs. Too much sun will burn. Too much water will lead to rot. This hybrid is no exception. It seems to do better in the cooler months (shorter days) here in the tropics. The red coloration also deepens during this time. It is not a vigorous grower, and can stay in the same pot for a long time. It has given me some offsets. I would venture to say that this plant will be happier in a cooler, drier climate.
Red coloration developing with the approach of cooler temperatures. This specimen is about 20 cm (8 in) in diameter.
Dwarf Euphorbia milii
Dwarf Euphorbia milii. Nikon D800, Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di, Marumi CP |
The pot is a little over 5 cm (2 in) square, but the little Euphorbia seems to be doing well.
Aloe Hybrids
Hybrid miniature aloe. Nikon D800, Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di, Marumi CP. |
Hybrid miniature aloe (Aloe sp.) plants. I don't have the names for these. Very slow growers. Seems to do well in partial shade.
They are currently growing in 7.5 cm (3 in) pots. I don't give them any special care. Water and fertilizer needs are similar to other succulents. They're quite trouble-free plants.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Window Sill Succulents.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Sansevieria parva 'White Variegated'
Sansevieria parva, White Variegated. Nikon D800, Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D. |
Green and white variegated leaves of Sansevieria parva 'White Variegated.' Nikon D800, Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D. |
'White Variegated' is a compact grower with beautiful green and white variegated leaves. It has not been bothered much by pests, except for an occasional infestation of root mealybugs. It is by far, the most beautiful sansevieria in the garden.
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