Monday, December 3, 2012

Spiky Reds


buds of Ixora coccinea

Ixora are hardy in the tropics, they can withstand longer dry season than most plants here. Moreover, they can tolerate some shading, but they really prefer full sun from sunrise to sunset.


 Firespike or Odontonema strictum buds

This plant loves partial shades and cannot flower profusely when fully exposed to the hot sun. When planted into hedges, they give a lovely atmosphere which is favored by insects like butterflies.

Ruby Tuesday 2

21 comments:

  1. Wow, the intensity of those reds are gorgeous!

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  2. A wonderful, bold and bright red! A flower with a strong spirit for life!

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  3. Both of these blossoms are beautiful. I really like the vibrant color.

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  4. That is a neat looking flower head. Love the bright clear red.
    Cher Sunray Gardens

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  5. Beautiful photos and stunning color!

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  6. I love that shade of red. Reminds me of our Lobelia cardinalis.

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  7. I remember seeing this flower in Hawaii! Great pictures!

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    1. Yes Linda, a lot of this in Hawaii because it has a tropical climate as well. Thanks for dropping by.

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  8. thought they were santan by the buds pic alone. btw what's the sci name of santan?

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    1. Photo Cache, I thought i always put scientific names in my photos, as much as I can. Only us will know what it is if i just put 'santan' in there! haha. Sci names is the best equalizer of plant chaos. My photo actually has caption above!

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  9. Love that vibrant red! Even better that there are two plants with red flowers.

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    1. Oh Melanie, we have a lot more of red flowers here in the garden. I just am tired of posting all of them because they are always there. As you know we only have mostly reds and oranges in the hot tropics.

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  10. Gorgeous reds, Andrea... I love seeing red like that --especially during the Christmas season. Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  11. Spiky reds! not half. One likes sun one likes shade, glad you know which is which Andrea.

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  12. Great shots of these spectacular flowers, Andrea.

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