Tillandsia cyanea - How's that for a name?
Jul 30, 2018 14:56:23 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Thank you, Angela. It is a typical air plant. It doesn't need much water at all, especially with the humidity this time of year. Occasional misting and dampening the soil once in a while should do it.
Jul 30, 2018 15:14:20 #
I watched a special on rare animals and the photographer was using black backgrounds
And it really worked, he did state he sometimes uses white. Then today I see your work
And the flowers also pop so Thanks again
And it really worked, he did state he sometimes uses white. Then today I see your work
And the flowers also pop so Thanks again
Jul 30, 2018 15:32:57 #
Beautiful work, Carol, and a lovely bromeliad! I've seen these little beauties planted in shells.
Jul 30, 2018 16:29:36 #
Soul Dr. wrote:
Nicely done Carol. I like them all.
Know what you mean about cats and plants.
We have 3 cats and one of them always chews on my wife's plants.
We bought some special plants sold specially for cats to eat. They ignored them.
Will
Know what you mean about cats and plants.
We have 3 cats and one of them always chews on my wife's plants.
We bought some special plants sold specially for cats to eat. They ignored them.
Will
Thank you, Will. If there is one thing that is certain about cats it is that nothing is ever certain about cats! I am constantly amazed at their antics and idiosyncrasies.
Jul 30, 2018 16:33:12 #
rockdog wrote:
Wow Carol your work with light here is outstanding! An interesting subject. I love the fact that you buy and care for plants for their photographic value, we all benefit.
Thank you, Phil! In some cases the plants I get are suitable to plant in the yard but others need to be coddled. This little one could probably be stuck on a tree branch but I think I'm going to keep it on the porch so I can enjoy it.
Jul 30, 2018 16:35:49 #
jimisready wrote:
I watched a special on rare animals and the photographer was using black backgrounds
And it really worked, he did state he sometimes uses white. Then today I see your work
And the flowers also pop so Thanks again
And it really worked, he did state he sometimes uses white. Then today I see your work
And the flowers also pop so Thanks again
You should give it a try when you get a chance, Jim. There are a lot of ways to experiment with backgrounds and lighting.
Jul 30, 2018 16:37:05 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
Beautiful work, Carol, and a lovely bromeliad! I've seen these little beauties planted in shells.
Thank you, Donna! I just need to be careful that I'm not too kind to it. I am prone to kill plants with kindness!
Jul 30, 2018 16:53:05 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Tillandsia cyanea is in the bromeliad family and is native to the rainforests of Ecuador. It is also know as the Pink Quill plant. I love the colors and the neat growth pattern of this little air plant. It is only a few inches high but it creates a bright spot wherever it is placed. The pink bract last for several months with the blue/purple flowers opening periodically but only lasting a couple of days. The bracts are relatively flat as you can see in the close up shot.
Beautiful, Carol. Out here in the Fakahatchee Strand, we are the wild orchard and bromiliad, capital of North America, have not seen one like this though, love it
Jul 30, 2018 18:06:31 #
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Jul 30, 2018 18:41:20 #
gregoryd45 wrote:
Beautiful, Carol. Out here in the Fakahatchee Strand, we are the wild orchard and bromiliad, capital of North America, have not seen one like this though, love it
Thank you, Gregory! These aren’t native but I think they like the climate. I know there are a lot of really beautiful examples in the wild.
Jul 30, 2018 18:41:46 #
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DOOK wrote:
These are beautiful, Carol--great shots.
Thank you, Earl!
Jul 30, 2018 20:29:40 #
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