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Post by roan on Nov 11, 2008 19:52:05 GMT
Here are a couple of pictures I took yesterday on our deck:    Weather today - fine and sunny with a high of 23C. Rain this month so far 2mm. Sunshine hours this month 93 so far. Looks like it's going to be a long, dry and warm summer!  |
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Post by Ruthie on Nov 11, 2008 21:03:30 GMT
OK rub it in why don't you ;D ;D. Lovely bright pics again Roan. The last one looks like a Christmas Cactus but surely it's the wrong time of year for it to flower?
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Post by roan on Nov 12, 2008 1:20:52 GMT
OK rub it in why don't you ;D ;D. Lovely bright pics again Roan. The last one looks like a Christmas Cactus but surely it's the wrong time of year for it to flower? It is a Christmas Cactus and flowers around this time every year. It is only a five and a half weeks until Christmas! ;D |
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Post by Ladygardener on Nov 12, 2008 5:55:48 GMT
Lovely pics Roan, keep them coming. We need something to cheer us up during these grey days. |
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Post by Ruthie on Nov 12, 2008 8:54:39 GMT
OK rub it in why don't you ;D ;D. Lovely bright pics again Roan. The last one looks like a Christmas Cactus but surely it's the wrong time of year for it to flower? It is a Christmas Cactus and flowers around this time every year. It is only a five and a half weeks until Christmas! ;D Ah yes, but, the reason our Christmas Cacti flower when they do is nothing to do with Christmas but is to do with the shorter days and cooler temps. Bud formation is encouraged by the above. Although yours looks very similar it seems strange that it should form buds when the days are lengthening and the weather warm!! Perhaps it's the way they've been bred over the years. "you, NZ plant, will flower when it's hot and sunny. You, UK plant, will flower when it's cold and dark"  |
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Post by Missredhead on Nov 12, 2008 9:39:37 GMT
Hurry up with that Tardis P.....It sounds lovely and warm over there.
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Post by roan on Nov 12, 2008 17:24:49 GMT
It is a Christmas Cactus and flowers around this time every year. It is only a five and a half weeks until Christmas! ;D Ah yes, but, the reason our Christmas Cacti flower when they do is nothing to do with Christmas but is to do with the shorter days and cooler temps. Bud formation is encouraged by the above. Although yours looks very similar it seems strange that it should form buds when the days are lengthening and the weather warm!! Perhaps it's the way they've been bred over the years. "you, NZ plant, will flower when it's hot and sunny. You, UK plant, will flower when it's cold and dark"  Ours are very independent and just flower when they choose!  |
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 16, 2008 19:13:33 GMT
You spoil us Roan with your beautiful photos  for the rose  for the rose.... . I can't believe no one has given that rose a 3rd potm  |
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 16, 2008 19:16:02 GMT
Roan you have some fab flowers in your garden, they really warm up the winter months here in the UK. This is just so lush it gets a from me |
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Post by roan on Nov 16, 2008 19:46:59 GMT
Thanks Chuckles, you are too kind! I do love Roses and Pelargoniums too, although they are not everyone's cup of tea of course. Actually, I like all flowers really, for their colour and their beauty! |
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