Flowering Cactus

 I don't have a label for this little cactus, but it sure has a pretty flower!  I like the color too.

Haemanthus albiflos Bloom

 I've always thought Haemanthus albiflos had an interesting bloom.

Haemanthus albiflos

In this close-up picture you can see the golden yellow stigma and anther of this self pollinating plant.

Haemanthus albiflos

Haemanthus albiflos

Sherman Gardens - Tropical Conservatory

Sherman Gardens is a great little botanical garden.  It's smaller than most, but packed with a wide variety of quality plants.  It's always worth a visit if your anywhere near Corona Del Mar, California.  One of my favorite spots in the garden is the Tropical Conservatory.

Tillandsia xerographica and tillandsia useneoides framing the entrance.

Heliconia rostrate (hanging lobster claw)

Heliconia rostrate (hanging lobster claw)

Assorted bromeliads

Maranta

The orchid wall

This bloom is a bit topsy turvy

A nice Bird's Nest Fern in the middle.

Sherman Gardens - Carnivorous Plants

 There are some carnivorous plants at Sherman Gardens and they are growing them outside.  I've always found carnivorous plants interesting and more than just the way they capture bugs.  I like the colors, patterns and different textures.

Sherman Gardens - Bromeliads

 Here are a few pictures of some bromeliads at Sherman Gardens.

I like how different bromeliads have been attached to the body of this flamingo.  I think that is a fun idea.

Sherman Gardens - Cactus and Succulent Garden

 Sherman Gardens has a great cactus and succulent display.  They have a lot of variety in a small area, that is planted creatively.

I like how they have planted succulents in the steps.

Begonia 'Mr. Hunt' is on display at Sherman Gardens!

 I was happy to see Begonia 'Mr. Hunt' at Sherman Gardens.  This begonia was hybridized by Brad Thompson and named after me.  I know that Lotusland has it in their growing greenhouse but this is the first time I have seen it on display in a botanical garden.

B. 'Mr. Hunt'

Mike getting a closer look at B. 'Mr. Hunt', "It needs a tag!'.

B. 'Mr. Hunt' with other begonias and other plants.