A few more photos…

I am getting confused with names of succulents. They are either Sedeverias, Sedums, Graptoverias, Aloes, Crassulas, Kalanchoes, Aeoniums  or some other “similar” sounding names…

Whatever they are called, I love them. Here are a few more from the balcony.

This photo prompted me to write the opening paragraph. I love this baby… but I cannot tell you the name unless I hunt for its tag…

Sometimes I come across Blue Chalk Stick as the name of this lovely plant. I think it’s easier to remember than Senecio…

 

Kalanchoe… I think this specie is easier to recognised by the shape of its leaves.

Echeveria and sedum… someone asked if this blue grey bloom was a ghost plant in an earlier post.  That would be an easier name to remember…

Sedum (probably)… wearing my Learner Gardener’s hat, this plant should not be classified as a succulent. Unlike the others, it loves water, so it messes up my watering routine. 

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Vegetables

are less confusing, I think...

There truth is I’ve given up on vegetables. They also mess up my watering routine and I don’t cook enough… These are my last few photos.

Have you seen a lonelier chilli?

Vietnamese mint makes me feel good as a gardener, like I’ve done something right. It just grows and grows and keep growing….

Oregano is also a happy plant on my balcony.

I love the smell of Rosemary. I cannot help but touch it.

Happy Gardening!

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Assorted succulents

Happy Cactus Monday.

I hope you had a nice weekend. I have had a very nice weekend drawing, drawing, drawing and more drawing – you get the idea. So I am a little bit exhausted but I am on a roll, so more drawing today. Then I noticed that Teri has uploaded her Cactus Monday post. I can’t believe it’s Cactus Monday again; so here are a few photos, old and new that I have not used…

Sedum Gold Mound – this is a recent photo but yellow flowers have bloomed the last few days.

Aeonium – one of my favourite.

 
Senecio – these are not mine. A photo from the neighbourhood.

 
My aloe is having babies – oops, I am a bad gardener. This photo was taken a few months ago, and I have not separated the pups yet. I must check on the plant tomorrow morning!

Happy Cactus Monday and have a fantastic week.

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A few more from the Melbourne Botanical Gardens

I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of visiting the gardens and taking photos there. Hope you enjoy these. 

Aloe blooms

Echeveria “Mauna Loa” – such an exotic name

Echeveria “baron bold” – I love this variety very much.

Sedum rubrotinctum

Senecio – these always look neat

Crassula coccinea

 

This birdie was watching me, or maybe he wants his photo taken…

Finally, here’s a view of the city from the gardens, with Eureka Tower on the left (the world's tallest residential tower with 92 storeys) and Government House (with flag. This is the office and official residence of the governor).

Hope you are having a nice weekend.

A walk in the Melbourne Botanical Gardens

Happy Cactus Monday.

The sun came out and it was a little warmer one day last week. I decided to go for a walk in the Melbourne Botanical Gardens. Here are a few of photos I managed before it got cold again, and I abandoned my walk and left.

A section planted with succulents

Beautiful Agave and Senecio.

Looking towards the city – it was cloudy.

Have a happy week.

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