flowers in my yard

The container garden is growing, and it makes me happy to have a pretty, green porch.  It helped a lot to get the advice from a master gardener that it is best to feed my particular potted plants (tomatoes, herbs I cut frequently) a little every 5-6 days, instead of the 2 week recommendation that is actually on my fertilizer bag.

xoxo

Wordless Wednesday

  आज मेरे आँगन से कुछ सफेद फूल मेरे साथ घर के भीतर चले आए।
काँच के फूलदान में सजे तो लगा, जैसे श्वेत तितलियाँ ठहर गई हों.....

काँच के फूलदान में सजे 

सफेद फूल

मनकों से भरे कांच के फूलदान में 

 

इन फूलों की एक छोटी-सी कहानी है…

वर्षों से मेरे घर में यह पौधा खिला रहा है।

मैंने किताबों में खोजा, इंटरनेट पर ढूँढ़ा, अनेक चित्रों से मिलान किया, फिर भी आज तक इसका नाम निश्चित नहीं कर पाई।

शायद हर सुंदर चीज़ का परिचय उसका नाम नहीं होता।

कभी-कभी उसकी उपस्थिति ही पर्याप्त होती है।

क्या आप इस फूल को पहचानते हैं?

 शब्बा खैर!!!

Anticipating the first hibiscus(china rose bloom) in my balconyfirst bloom on May 28

Oh….my goodness…………I was really surprised when I got up early in the morning and as usuall came out in the balcony to breathin fresh and cool air……and found this beautiful flower fresh,charming,delightfuul…cheerful how many appanage did I utter for this bloom in my terracotta mosaic pot……therafter ……..after being inflated for some time I begun to google for it ……….

Afterall ………

Yes! this is my first hibiscus bloom in the mosic pot. Besides the icandy in my balcony….I can now see it from my living room window.

May 28/2012 first bloom

June02/2012

June02/2012

When it is hot, the hibiscus needs lots of water regularly. However, don't flood the roots or let the plant sit in water. If the leaves get droopy, this means it's not getting enough water. When cold, do not water the plant as much. Only water the plant when the soil gets dry. During cold months, if this plant is watered too much it may develop a fungus disease which attacks the roots. This can kill the plant, so if it is cold it's better to let the plant get too dry than to over-water it. 

June02/2012

To keep your plant healthy, you will need to feed it. Get a high quality plant feed that is high in potassium and follow the directions on the package. Don't get anything that is high in phosphorus such as "super bloom" fertilizers. This can hurt the plant. Hibiscus likes to be fed in small amounts regularly rather than larger amounts less regularly.

You should also try to keep bugs off your plant as much as possible. Spraying the plant with a hose will get most bugs off, but there are also some products on the market that rid plants of bugs.

You should keep your plant in soil that has good drainage. When you move the plant, don't go up in pot size very drastically. If you currently have it in a two gallon pot, move it to a three gallon pot next. Don't jump up to a bigger size.

June02/2012

All the closeup shots of the bloom look very different due to changes in lighting.one might think thery were all different flowers

Meaning of Hibiscus flower:Consumed by Love, Delicate Beauty

The hibiscus is a beautiful plant that makes large, brightly colored flowers. They can be kept inside or outside and only need a small amount of care in order to bloom. If you care for this plant properly, you will be well rewarded.

The hibiscus  is a tropical plant and therefore, the most important care it needs is to be kept warm. It needs to be kept in temperatures that remain between sixty and ninety degrees most of the time. If the temperature goes beyond this range for just a short time the plant will probably be okay, but it might lose some leaves or flower buds.

 If the temperature is regularly going below fifty degrees, it will stop growing and flowers will stop blooming. Temperatures that go below freezing will hurt the hibiscus. If it stays below thirty degrees for many hours, the plant will most likely die. Even though this plant is tropical, it cannot get too hot either. If it gets above 95 degrees, the flower buds will probably fall off. However, the plant will live in these conditions if given enough water.

Hibiscus only needs between two and four hours of direct sun a day. It needs plenty of shade during the day. If your flower buds are falling off before opening, this may be a sign that your plant is getting too much sun.

If these plants have adequate care, they will make large, gorgeous flowers that come in many colors, such as white, pink red, bright pink, mauve, raspberry, dusty rose and plum. You are to enjoy this beautiful plant.

click HERE for the source of the article

Hibiscus is a great heart-healthy herb because it is so high in antioxidants, is anti-inflammatory, and may help to lower blood pressure.

I found out that with along the its beauty which brings pleasure and cheer It is edibble too (click the link) In Egypt, the hibiscus is known by the Arabic name "karkade" after the roselle species. Dating back to ancient Egypt, it is used for medicinal purposes and as a ruby red flavorful tea or punch known for its calming effect.

More meanings HERE

 If anyone seeing this has suggestions for what might be the local name of this lovely noid, I'd love to hear any ideas!!!!Right!!!!!!!please do write…….

XOXO

Sustainable Bamboo Stool and other Bamboo stuff

Bamboo plants grow very fast and lead in fastest-growing plants on earth and therefore a very sustainable and eco- friendly material for furniture and accessories. Additionally, it is aesthetically pleasing and its neutral colors are easy to match and combine for interior design.? This round stool is perfect for sitting as well as it serves as aside table to place tea and snacks. Its very handy for sofa –side-

My son and the white painted bamboo stool

Bamboo framed bag with bamboo handles

Sheltered in its cocoon i made when i bought it year or two back

table when i curl-up on sofa while watching TV, i place my belongings ....my UFO in hand, mobile, remote etc etc...some time used for displaying an art object as well place it for side stool and move it from room to room as you see fit? Bamboo is light weight, very sturdy, and water resistant.? This product is handmade in Assam by local artisans there.

Bamboo table lamp on my computer table

They usually roam city to city , display their furniture and other bamboo articles along the roadside with big traffic to attract buyers there.Extremely practical, durable, good looking, and affordable, you can be socially and environmentally responsible while creating beautiful home designs that won't stress your wallet. What more could you ask for?

Lastly flower bloom from potted plant in my front yard

Happy day!!!