Graptoveria Silver Star

This one is one that I often come back to study. I like its look and the red tips..and I am very pleased I have  had it a while and haven't killed it. There's always time!

Agave Montana..from the inside

I've seen some beautiful photographs of the imprints of Agave leaves..and a while ago I took a few pictures. Feel brave enough to post now

Yucca Colourguard flowering

 Not only is this foliage on this Yucca pretty special but the flower is too
( once you spray the aphids off )

Does size matter? yes when it comes to Agaves

Whilst some of my small collection of Agaves are putting on growth , my  visit to my friend Chris's garden has put my plants size into perspective.  But it's no means a negative.

The positive from  this is that my plants could with care end up the mammoth sized Chris has achieved with his very special specimens. 

This is my Agave Montana, which currently  rules the roost sizewise, but as I said previously it's more of a pup. 

Now to Chris's Montana with his arm for reference..whooper!

Now my little scruffy Ovatifolia has some serious growing to do

and with luck to grow as Chris's Ovatifolia has. Its the reason I wanted one.

Agave Montana..unfurling at its own pace

Im sure Im not the only one who marvels at the imprints formed on new leaves and they slowly open.

This is from the Agave Montana which is growing at an impressive rate. But compared to a friend of mine its just a pup.

Anyone for a Allium drumstick ?

Just before the Agapanthus come to life, these little drumsticks rise up and sway in the wind.
I find them fascinating with their colouring and shape.

  

It grows were it wants!

I've got a grudging respect of californian poppies, I like them alot but they simply will only grow where they want to grow.

And not in the places you most want them in . Like this one which has seeked safety in the leaves of a Yucca Linearis .