Our Keng Hwa plants like to surprise us often. For whatever reason, the flower buds have a really fast rush to the finish – or in this case, blooming – line, and if we forget to keep checking every evening, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Ornamental plants
Our poor adenium or desert rose plants are usually lost in the background of things. A decade ago, I was interested in them because I was in my propagation phase of gardening, and they were among my experiments. Yes, they … Continue reading
The giant Mongolian sunflower bloomed for over a week, then began to bow its head after all the disc flowers had finished blooming. Eventually, the top of the plant began to resemble a huge shower-head as the flower drooped even … Continue reading
Earlier today, a friend brought me to an orchid nursery near Adam Road. If you’re an orchid enthusiast in Singapore, you’ll know that this is the famous Koh Keng Hoe Orchid Nursery. The nursery owner, Mr Koh, is now in … Continue reading