S.Lisa(light blue pot) and S.Brazoria.
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Some variegated plants...
A.Americana var always takes an early beating but recovers with 10-15 leaves.
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Kalanchoe
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T.Bulgaria-quite the creeper
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3 headed Y.Gloriosa
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Castor way behind this year...biggest one,they do grow fast as soon as that first single leaf(as here) starts though.
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This is the 3rd Tetrapanex that has come back so far
this one had some help from the nearby Washy..there is also a Calla Lilly coming up.
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Soil temp at 4" is is almost balmy
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Caught in morning light...Cooperi.
This guy is really moving now,maybe some 3-4' fronds by fall?
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E.Glaucum,in my opinion one of the most lovely Banana plants!
Not there quite yet though....
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B.Armata
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Passion flower leaves have tripled in size in 2 days...nice!
Now,how long until some flowers?
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Y.Rostrata..color and patterns cause by leaves make this one a stunner!
Invisible 7 years ago looks to have a big year planned.
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Natures slow motion fireworks,beautiful display this year.
I have extras.
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Trichocereus is really blasting off.
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A.Parryi
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Early morning is a nice time to look at the plants,
its nice to have a palm and cactus garden
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Looking down the street
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Princeps and joy
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Some more plant pictures.
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Some more plant pictures.
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Drooling over the B.armata, Y.rostrata and Princeps.
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If you drink, don't drive. Don't even putt.
If you drink, don't drive. Don't even putt.
Thx Barb
No idea how hardy E.Glaucum is,I wouldn't risk it-
even my Basjoo were killed by this past winter.
No idea how hardy E.Glaucum is,I wouldn't risk it-
even my Basjoo were killed by this past winter.

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