Green and white

I love the variegated leaves I have scattered around in the garden and find that the simple combination of green and white makes plants pop out of the shadows under the tree.
 These white lilies fill a dark corner
This little fern has happily spread around the lower areas.
 Then this caladium has just never been particularly happy. I wish mine looked like Meems does at hoe and shovel!  I have cleared more space around so that it can grow.... grow......come on, grow!
 This is a little caladium like plant a friend gave me, and I have put them around the edge of the croton area. they are flopping around a bit now, but will perk up soon and create a nice edging alongside the stone path..
as the weather has been so hot this winter, I am wondering what summer will bring. green and white seems somehow cooling...
I have started my daily swim once again, and the water is pleasant.
I must have blinked and missed winter.
The humidity is still only 50%
and the temp is 30 degrees

Comments

  1. FloridagirlThu Aug 26, 11:18:00 PM

    Love that striped plant in the first photo! And your Amazon lilies are gorgeous! It's been months since mine have bloomed. It's about time now!

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  2. SusanFri Aug 27, 02:47:00 AM

    I love that var. plant at the top of your post. I can see how that would pop out of a dark spot. I've got that same little. var. fern and I love it. Good luck with your caladiums. They do very well here in Florida.

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  3. Solitude RisingFri Aug 27, 06:09:00 AM

    I agree, the variegated plant at the top of your post is really an eye catcher. I think your plants have nothing to complain about the hot winter temperature, looks like they're loving it.

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  4. africanaussieFri Aug 27, 07:44:00 AM

    Floridagirl,
    I have been watching your blog to see what I can expect next too!
    Susan,
    I think the caladiums do best in the wet season, but I have some varieties that do great year round.
    Solitude rising,
    No it is only me that complains, not the plants, I feel after going through our hot humid summers I need a bit of a break before it starts again! We have also had a lot more rain than normal, so the plants are quite happy.

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