Flowering Dwarf Poinciana (Caesalpinia pulcherrima), originally uploaded by malyousif. This tree was destroyed when a previous gardener covered its base with sand (trying to make a hill of some kind) and it didn’t like it at all. It completely went spastic and I thought it died. I left it as it is and a few …
Cactus Flower, originally uploaded by malyousif. The last time this cactus flowered was almost exactly a year ago! It’s a lot bigger now obviously, but is just as pretty, if not more. It flowered only today. However, as there are a bunch of buds on this and it’s another cactus like it in the opposite …
Cactus Flower, originally uploaded by malyousif. The last time this cactus flowered was almost exactly a year ago! It’s a lot bigger now obviously, but is just as pretty, if not more. It flowered only today. However, as there are a bunch of buds on this and it’s another cactus like it in the opposite …
Bee on Cassia, originally uploaded by malyousif. This particular tree, the Cassia surattensis, attracts these bumble-bees which dive-bomb it to get the nectar. Stand long enough and you can certainly imagine a fighter jets descending on a carrier or a war zone with the noise and movements they make! Have a wonderful Friday (the thirteenth!) …
Red Hibiscus, originally uploaded by malyousif. To all who celebrate commemorate this joyous occasion, I wish you a very happy Bunny and Egg-hunting day! What’s with all the strikes?