A little exotic but worth attempting in San Diego. This is Cobaea scandens, also known as Cathedral Bells or Monastery Bells and is native to Mexico. It is a vine that may do better wrapping around another plant rather than on its own trellis. The flowers change from pale to darker purple so you can get a range of coloration.
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This is a Flowerpot Parasol mushroom, a member of Leucocoprinus genus. It appeared 2 days after the rare summer rain we got from tropical storm Hilary.
Fishbone CactusFishbone Cactus
The leaves give it the name fishbone cactus or zig-zag cactus but it is the flower that is the prize. It is not really a cactus but a type of epiphyllum. Disocactus (Epiphyllum) anguliger is native to the forests of Mexico and the flowers only come on mature plants, typically in early summer. This plant was started as a single cut frond given to me by R. Gale three years ago. This is its first ever flower and it has arrived in winter. It will only last 1 day.
Outdoor Book LibraryOutdoor Book Library
To celebrate our club’s 30th Anniversary we have set up a gardening book lending library at Walter Andersen’s nursery in Poway. Enjoy. Many thanks to the management and plant experts at Water Andersen’s.