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KALANCHOES

Kalanchoe, Flapjack Kalanchoe, Desert Cabbage Kalanchoe thyrsiflora
I found this beautiful plant at a small hotel where we took a much needed short break from driving from the city of Oaxaca to the coast line of the State of Oaxaca. Once leaving the city the drive was spectacular, but the road was narrow and the mountain switchbacks tiring. This stop along the way was yet one more lovely visual surprise that day.
Photographed: High in the mountains in San Jose Pacifico, in the State of Oaxaca, Mexico.
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**Kalanchoe Mystery #1
On the left is a photograph of this plant taken in December in our below deck garden where at that time of year it is in a bright, but shady area. In the photograph below it is the same plant still flowering in late May when it is in full sun almost all day. Its leaves have taken on a bronze coloring and the entire plant is thriving.
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Kalanchoe Mystery #2
This little treasure bloomed for months, but seemingly never produced a seed I could take away with me.
Photographed: In the garden of our apartment in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Planting and Care: This kalanchoe had been growing in a clay pot in a semi shady area for years. It was watered, but irregularly, and it didn't seem to matter.
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Kapok Tree, Silk Cotton Tree Ceiba pentandra
This stunning tree will grow as tall as 150 feet. Beginning in May and lasting into June in Montserrat the feathery fluffy seeds fly through the air and sometimes float on our pool. It is a magical time.
Benefits: Its pods are a source of the cottony material once used in life preservers as it is water repellant. In past days it was also used to stuff mattresses and pillows.
Photographed: Beside the road in a couple of different areas of Montserrat at different times of the year.
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Kniphofia
There are many varieties this plant which has red and yellow fleshy flowers which grow on a spike with blooms arriving normally in late summer. It is one of my husband's favorites!
Photograph: Taken of market flowers in Oaxaca, Mexico. To see more of the city visit our travelers information site, www.Oaxaca-Today.com
Planting and Growth: It likes full sun or semi shade and a moderate amount of water, though it is a tough plant that will survive without assistance during times of drought. Kniphofia do not like to be moved so think ahead before you plant one.
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