A Beverly Hills Apple tree was the topic of a post I wrote in August of 2020. See here.
It took three years to produce apples, and then it was only two or three. They were very sweet and we enjoyed them. Continue reading
This Baby Rubber plant, (Peperomia obtusifolia) caught my eye. I loved the variegated leaves. The Baby Rubber plant is a compact, tropical houseplant, known for its thick glossy leaves and easy care. Despite the common name, it’s not related to true rubber trees. Continue reading
The Starfish Flower is a fascinating and unusual plant known for its appearance and smell. The flower has a flat five-pointed shape that resembles a starfish. The flowers range from yellow and tan to dark reddish-brown. Bloom season is fall and summer. This plant has not flowered yet, so I do not have a photograph to share, but stay tuned! Continue reading
Bougainvillea’s are a huge part of California landscape. I bought these two plants several years ago, but they never grew or flowered. It was very disappointing.
Today I was reading about the planting of bougainvillea, and suddenly I knew why these plants have never done well. Continue reading
