Richie
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Come #bloomscroll with me. I post pics of blooms in my yard, and occasionally our animals.
The Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) is a popular tropical cactus known for its vibrant flowers that bloom around Thanksgiving (mine is just after Christmas)
December 27, 2025 at 2:31 AM
The Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) is a popular tropical cactus known for its vibrant flowers that bloom around Thanksgiving (mine is just after Christmas)
7 moths progress, still a couple blooms in late December on my Bougainvillea, a vibrant, thorny vine or shrub known for its colorful, papery bracts (modified leaves) that surround small, inconspicuous flowers, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, and requiring minimal water once established🌱
December 20, 2025 at 1:53 AM
7 moths progress, still a couple blooms in late December on my Bougainvillea, a vibrant, thorny vine or shrub known for its colorful, papery bracts (modified leaves) that surround small, inconspicuous flowers, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, and requiring minimal water once established🌱
The Sango Kaku Japanese maple, named for "coral towers", is known for its vibrant coral-red bark in winter, which can intensify to a fluorescent salmon color. In spring, it produces chartreuse green leaves, and in fall, the foliage turns a brilliant yellow
December 11, 2025 at 1:08 AM
The Sango Kaku Japanese maple, named for "coral towers", is known for its vibrant coral-red bark in winter, which can intensify to a fluorescent salmon color. In spring, it produces chartreuse green leaves, and in fall, the foliage turns a brilliant yellow
The Orangeola Japanese Maple is a compact, weeping tree known for its vibrant foliage throughout the seasons
December 11, 2025 at 1:07 AM
The Orangeola Japanese Maple is a compact, weeping tree known for its vibrant foliage throughout the seasons
Bass Lake , California. John Muir Trail.
December 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Bass Lake , California. John Muir Trail.
I honestly don’t remember this one’s name. I also have it in pink and supposedly a yellow that’s never bloomed.
November 28, 2025 at 4:38 AM
I honestly don’t remember this one’s name. I also have it in pink and supposedly a yellow that’s never bloomed.
The Crimson Queen Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Crimson Queen') is a dwarf, weeping tree known for its red laceleaf foliage and cascading branches. It's a popular choice for landscaping due to its compact size
November 28, 2025 at 1:42 AM
The Crimson Queen Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Crimson Queen') is a dwarf, weeping tree known for its red laceleaf foliage and cascading branches. It's a popular choice for landscaping due to its compact size
Ornithogalum dubium, also known as the Sun Star or Orange Star, is a bulbous perennial from South Africa that produces bright orange, star-shaped flowers in late winter or spring. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
November 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Ornithogalum dubium, also known as the Sun Star or Orange Star, is a bulbous perennial from South Africa that produces bright orange, star-shaped flowers in late winter or spring. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
Clivia miniata, is a flowering plant known for its large clusters of vibrant orange trumpet-shaped flowers and dark green, strap-like leaves. It is native to southern Africa and is popular as a houseplant or an outdoor plant in mild climates, but requires care like dappled to deep shade
November 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Clivia miniata, is a flowering plant known for its large clusters of vibrant orange trumpet-shaped flowers and dark green, strap-like leaves. It is native to southern Africa and is popular as a houseplant or an outdoor plant in mild climates, but requires care like dappled to deep shade
Hellebores are evergreen perennials known for their winter and early spring blooms, belonging to the buttercup family. They are native to Europe and Asia and are popular for their hardiness, deer resistance, and ability to thrive in shady, woodland gardens. Common name Lenten rose
November 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Hellebores are evergreen perennials known for their winter and early spring blooms, belonging to the buttercup family. They are native to Europe and Asia and are popular for their hardiness, deer resistance, and ability to thrive in shady, woodland gardens. Common name Lenten rose
Azaleas are a type of flowering shrub known for their attractive blooms in spring, and are part of the Rhododendron genus
November 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Azaleas are a type of flowering shrub known for their attractive blooms in spring, and are part of the Rhododendron genus
The term "irrodies" is likely a misspelling or misinterpretation of "iris," "dianthus," or "Flora" (or the Greek Chloris), which are all flowers with mythological connections to deities. The iris flower is named for the Greek goddess of the rainbow. Deites iridoidies
November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The term "irrodies" is likely a misspelling or misinterpretation of "iris," "dianthus," or "Flora" (or the Greek Chloris), which are all flowers with mythological connections to deities. The iris flower is named for the Greek goddess of the rainbow. Deites iridoidies
Cyclamen are flowering plants that grow from a tuber and are known for their heart-shaped leaves and butterfly-like flowers in shades of pink, red, and white. They prefer cool temperatures and bright, indirect light
November 19, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Cyclamen are flowering plants that grow from a tuber and are known for their heart-shaped leaves and butterfly-like flowers in shades of pink, red, and white. They prefer cool temperatures and bright, indirect light
Ivy geranium (Pelargonium peltatum) is a trailing plant known for its ivy-like leaves and prolific blooms, commonly used in hanging baskets and window boxes
November 19, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Ivy geranium (Pelargonium peltatum) is a trailing plant known for its ivy-like leaves and prolific blooms, commonly used in hanging baskets and window boxes
Clematis, a group of flowering vines known for their bell-shaped, often nodding flowers. These plants are popular for their attractive blooms, which can range in color from purple to pink to white
November 19, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Clematis, a group of flowering vines known for their bell-shaped, often nodding flowers. These plants are popular for their attractive blooms, which can range in color from purple to pink to white
Platycodon grandiflorus, commonly known as the balloon flower, is a perennial plant prized for its unique, balloon-like buds that open into star-shaped, bell-shaped flowers in shades of blue, pink, and white. Native to East Asia
November 18, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Platycodon grandiflorus, commonly known as the balloon flower, is a perennial plant prized for its unique, balloon-like buds that open into star-shaped, bell-shaped flowers in shades of blue, pink, and white. Native to East Asia
Pincushion" can refer to two different plants: Scabiosa, also called pincushion flower, and Leucospermum, known as pincushion protea
November 18, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Pincushion" can refer to two different plants: Scabiosa, also called pincushion flower, and Leucospermum, known as pincushion protea
Beardtongues are a genus of flowering plants called Penstemon, known for their tubular, two-lipped flowers and a distinctive, often hairy, sterile stamen that resembles a beard. These plants are popular in gardens for their showy blooms, which attract pollinators like bees and hummingbirds.
November 18, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Beardtongues are a genus of flowering plants called Penstemon, known for their tubular, two-lipped flowers and a distinctive, often hairy, sterile stamen that resembles a beard. These plants are popular in gardens for their showy blooms, which attract pollinators like bees and hummingbirds.
Argyranthemum, commonly known as the Marguerite daisy, is a daisy-like flowering plant that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is a popular choice for beds, borders, and containers, blooming prolifically throughout the season.
November 18, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Argyranthemum, commonly known as the Marguerite daisy, is a daisy-like flowering plant that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is a popular choice for beds, borders, and containers, blooming prolifically throughout the season.
Magnolia ‘Tinker bell grows to a moderate height of 10 to 15 feet, with a narrow spread of 4 to 6 feet, making it an ideal choice for ornamental planting.
November 13, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Magnolia ‘Tinker bell grows to a moderate height of 10 to 15 feet, with a narrow spread of 4 to 6 feet, making it an ideal choice for ornamental planting.
The Royal Star Magnolia is a compact, fast-growing tree or shrub known for its fragrant, star-shaped white flowers that bloom in early spring
November 13, 2025 at 3:27 AM
The Royal Star Magnolia is a compact, fast-growing tree or shrub known for its fragrant, star-shaped white flowers that bloom in early spring
Magnolia 'Alexandrina', also known as the saucer magnolia, is a deciduous flowering tree or shrub with showy, fragrant blooms
November 13, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Magnolia 'Alexandrina', also known as the saucer magnolia, is a deciduous flowering tree or shrub with showy, fragrant blooms
The Magnolia 'Sunsation', also known as the Sunshine Magnolia, is a deciduous tree known for its large, fragrant, yellow flowers that bloom in mid to late spring
November 13, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The Magnolia 'Sunsation', also known as the Sunshine Magnolia, is a deciduous tree known for its large, fragrant, yellow flowers that bloom in mid to late spring
The Magnolia 'Genie' is a compact, deciduous tree known for its striking, fragrant flowers that bloom in spring and autumn.
November 13, 2025 at 3:19 AM
The Magnolia 'Genie' is a compact, deciduous tree known for its striking, fragrant flowers that bloom in spring and autumn.