tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68538342714563925782024-03-13T16:36:08.748-04:00Caerulean Skies"A Flower is a Leaf gone mad with Love" - Johann Wolfgang von GoetheCaerulean Skieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07422422289045813116noreply@blogger.comBlogger136125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853834271456392578.post-42932875425346244912015-06-21T10:24:00.000-04:002015-06-22T18:55:05.660-04:00Arilbred IrisAril Iris is an iris of the Oncocyclus or Regelia group or a hybrid among or between them. Hybrids involving Aril Iris and ( Eupogon) bearded Irises are call " Arilbreds". I bought some last year through the Aril International Society of which I am a member. There are beginner to advanced Iris in this group. The ones below are hybrids of Oncos, Regelia, and bearded Iris, and because they have less Onco in them they are amenable to the garden here. There are no hard and fast rules to grow them except to try the more challenging ones in the garden is a very well-drained sandy mix. The ones that are 100% Onco's are grown under glass.<br />
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<span id="goog_701420686"></span><span id="goog_701420687"></span><br />Caerulean Skieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07422422289045813116noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853834271456392578.post-38482988514256402492015-06-14T14:02:00.002-04:002015-06-14T14:02:31.285-04:00Oddballs, and spiny things!Last Sunday June 7th we held our annual show, another stunner, where the oddballs came out to play, and compete. I always enjoy showing plants and participating. It was another successful show, with remarkably beautiful, and bizarre plants. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and for me they are all beautiful. <br />
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<br />Caerulean Skieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07422422289045813116noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853834271456392578.post-25440429075863770532015-05-31T14:25:00.002-04:002015-05-31T14:25:48.084-04:00Polygonatum hookeriThis is the tiniest species in the Genus, and one of my favourites coming from Uttar Pradesh in northern India, and southwestern China. It grows between 3000-5000 m above sea level. Named after the plant explorer, and botanist Sir Joseph Hooker, its acaulescent flowers push forth slightly ahead of the foliage. In total height it is about 5 cm. I grow mine in a lava rock trough where it spreads happily by underground rhizome. As a matter of fact it found a small porous opening and has managed to poke its head out of the side of the lava rock. This demonstrates it vigorous growth habit.<br />
It has a pleasant carnation-like scent but of a milder quality when you nestle your nostrils over it. Who would know it's a Solomon's Seal. <br />
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Caerulean Skieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07422422289045813116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853834271456392578.post-44312171075687212152015-05-25T23:03:00.002-04:002015-05-25T23:03:56.183-04:00Bulbophyllum thaiorum<br />
This tiny Bulbophyllum comes from Myanmar, growing on deciduous trees at approximately 600m. There are about 6-12 flowers in an umbel which is held on a scape as long as the leaves. The flower colour is a rich orange, and can be grown in a terrarium on a wood slab as seen below, or a similar environment. They do require constant moisture.<br />
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Caerulean Skieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07422422289045813116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853834271456392578.post-51132218344837940712015-05-21T21:34:00.002-04:002015-05-24T16:12:30.903-04:00Sinningia piresiana I love this gesneriad. I grow many Sinningias and apart from S. leucotricha this is one of my favourites. This species has the most stunning flowers of all Sinningias, Notice the hairs on the cherry pink tubular flowers, with gorgeous thick crimson stripes towards the end, and inside the flower. This comes from Brazil as is the case with most in this genus. It has fuzzy green leaves that form a whorl of 6 leaves, and has a nice plump tuber.<br />
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Caerulean Skieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07422422289045813116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853834271456392578.post-1251893630240489562015-05-18T23:13:00.002-04:002015-05-18T23:13:42.909-04:00Outing to Lost Horizons Nursery Over the long weekend I ventured out to Lost Horizons. Tradition dictates that this occurs each May 24 weekend, and sometimes in Autumn. I always wander towards the trial beds where he grows some rare, and exceptional treasures, dividing these for sale when they have clumped nicely.<br />
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Caerulean Skieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07422422289045813116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853834271456392578.post-12541880750517826242015-03-31T22:09:00.000-04:002015-03-31T22:09:12.598-04:00Glamorous GesneriadsThe stars of the show debuted yesterday March 29th at the Toronto Botanicals Gardens. Those stars you might ask are the beauteous, and bodacious Gesneriads. It was nice to connect with old friends. Have a look below, and I'm sure you'll agree. Yes...I went a bit nuts with multiple photos.<br />
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Caerulean Skieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07422422289045813116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853834271456392578.post-35463660936666454942015-03-24T21:46:00.005-04:002015-03-24T21:46:54.113-04:00Bulbophyllum falcatum<br />
This orchid with minute flowers comes from west Africa, as well as Uganda in East Africa, and the DRC. I love this Bulbophyllum species because it flowers on an unusual flattened rachis. Each rachis has approximately 12-20 flowers that are placed alternately on each side. Out of the genus it is one of the smaller species to grow. I have captured their inquisitive beauty below through macro photography.<br />
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Caerulean Skieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07422422289045813116noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853834271456392578.post-21462622010367102772015-03-15T09:30:00.000-04:002015-03-15T09:48:24.810-04:00Sunshine indoors<br />
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Caerulean Skieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07422422289045813116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853834271456392578.post-75923820928627077452015-02-25T19:16:00.000-05:002015-02-25T19:35:34.827-05:00Explosion of colours! I`m dazzled by Dionysia!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Caerulean Skieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07422422289045813116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853834271456392578.post-42415235781589741632014-11-23T19:06:00.000-05:002014-11-23T19:06:24.418-05:00Syringodea tubifloraThis diminutive purple gem is blooming in the greenhouse. They require full sun to open their tiny blooms, so I have to be lucky to see them open, and pray for a sunny day when I'm not working of course. The flowers are a little bigger than a nickel, and come from South Africa. They have lovely twisted filiform leaves that generally appear with or after the flowers.<br />
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Caerulean Skieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07422422289045813116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853834271456392578.post-31570363275267316972014-11-08T19:21:00.002-05:002014-11-08T19:21:41.642-05:00Phragmipedium schlimiiPhragmipedium schlimii is currently in bloom. It is a very pretty lady's slipper native to Colombia, South America. The labellum is a lovely pink with some delicate venation, and the bud is very fuzzy; a fact made aware with macro photography. The flowers are sequentially blooming which means there are several flowers per inflorescence; as such it blooms for a longer period of time. It has a slight sweet fragrance, when you place your nose up against it. Like most Phrags it enjoys constant moisture, and wet conditions. Watering is done with only distilled or rain water. They grow near mountainsides near rivers and creeks , with abundant water always present. These orchids are ideal for those with a heavy hand.<br />
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Caerulean Skieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07422422289045813116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853834271456392578.post-49345583595221948142014-10-04T19:11:00.002-04:002014-10-04T19:11:41.035-04:00Bubbles, and tight buns<br />
This is the time in the Northern Hemisphere that Conophytum make their flowering debut, however in the Southern Hemisphere this is not the case. On my trip to South Africa last year I photographed a few species of this genera which is near and dear to my heart. They are my favourite of the Mesemb family. All these Conophytum have something in common, they all grow in the presence of coriaceous lichen, which is a leathery lichen, either present in the quartzite patches or the rocks that the plants call home. The Xhosa pronounced ( Khosa) people of the Eastern Cape in South Africa use this lichen. It is boiled, strained and taken internally to treat sexually transmitted infections. A paste made from the lichen is applied to septic sores and was used to treat snake bites in the 19th century.<br />
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Caerulean Skieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07422422289045813116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853834271456392578.post-82715895645721059662014-09-13T19:14:00.000-04:002014-09-14T21:44:54.340-04:00Annual Cactus and Succulent Club Picnic 2014<br />
I've been so busy, and wanted to post this last weekend. The Toronto Cactus and Succulent Club hosted its annual picnic at the home of Dalibor and Niki Tichak in Coboconk, ON. We usually have it in July, however this year due to vacations we had it Sept. 6th. I love the idea of having it this time of year, rather than the oppressive heat of July...so much more pleasant. It started out cloudy, but the clouds parted, and the sun shone. It was around 18° C, perfect...for me anyway. <br />
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Dalibor has a beautiful collection, all grown from seed. He has many rare Cacti, and succulents. He is a meticulous grower, with everything organized. You will never find any pests on his plants; they are of high quality. People clamour for his plants at our sales, and annual show. Dalibor is very humble, but in truth he has one of the most impressive private collections in North America; not that I have anything to compare it with. This is my opinion. I later went with his wife Niki for a walk totalling 5km in total, and saw some interesting plants, and idyllic scenery. I love this time of year, a time of transition. A marvelous day was had by all.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: small;">Crassula mesembryanthemopsis- a rare plant that fascinated me soooo. It is a very slow growing Crassula. This plant was a little bigger than a twonnie. I was so smitten that Dalibor sold the plant to me. This species likes cooler temps, and will reside in my cold greenhouse for the winter.</span></em></td></tr>
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Caerulean Skieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07422422289045813116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853834271456392578.post-78875104119023405882014-09-01T13:05:00.002-04:002014-09-01T13:05:33.455-04:00Titanopsis calcareaHappy Labour Day to all plant bloggers. This lovely Mesemb is blooming in my greenhouse. It hails from South Africa, and southern Namibia. It has these super wart like tubercles on the tips of the leaves shaped in a fan-like structure. This is a super plant to grow for foliage as it is so unusual. <br />
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Caerulean Skieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07422422289045813116noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853834271456392578.post-56646111194087221812014-08-22T09:14:00.004-04:002014-08-23T08:20:24.565-04:00Gushing over Geissorhiza <br />
Ohhhhh...... I'm pining for South Africa. Last year on this date Aug. 22nd I departed for one month to see the superb winter-growing bulbs. I saw so many surprising , and stunning bulbs. Geissorhiza was one of those bulbs. The genus has such marvelous, rich hues of blues, and purples. You simply want to drool when you see them. Wishing I was there again! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: small;">Romulea thodei- Naudes Nek, Eastern Cape- Summer rainfall species</span></em></td></tr>
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