# 1 - The Washingtonia robusta ( Mexican Fan Palm ) .
I love it because its wide ribbed palm fronds lend a tropical flavor to the garden and because it is a perfect armature for growing my bromeliad,-
tillandsia and orchid collection on.
which leads me to choice # 2
- The Bromeliad Collection. -
I have been attending the San Francisco Bromeliad Society meetings for the past year. Since attending the once monthly meetings I have learned an incredible amount about this curious looking plant family and my collection has grown substantially. I love that most all of the bromeliads that are in my garden have come from other society members . It is nice to look at a plant in your garden and associate a friend with it.
# 3 The Cussonia paniculata tree ( Snowflake Cabbage tree ) This Dr. Suess looking tress is absolutely fascinating to watch grow ! Its thick corky bark trunk is topped with a glaucaus blue mop head of snowflake looking leaves that can reach 2 feet wide
# 4 The hot pink huge Bougainvillea vine -
This huge brilliant fuchsia colored vine blooms 9 months out of the years
#5 - Aeoniums -
They are my ‘roses’ of choice. With their big leafy rosettes , saucy colors and succulent foliage they add Mediterranean pizzaz to my garden.
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wow. you really do garden on a different plant than the rest of us. Lucky. S
I just recently acquired my first Cussonia paniculata. I went from not especially liking that plant to deciding I MUST HAVE ONE with great speed. I love it, and I stare at it every day.
So, do you mist your epiphytes? How does one maintain such a collection?
Great list--I'd share 3 of them as some of my faves too. It's cool how your #1 and #2 work together to make their own community in your garden.
Thanks to all for your feedback.
Always fun to read.
Chuck, my overhead mist system is very elaborate :
thumb over end of hose !
I have a mist system partially set up but it is not connected .
I suppose I will set it up when I go on vacation.
But judging from this economy, it will be awhile before that happens !
Michelle
Im new to reading blogs and really enjoy reading yours. You truly have a love for the garden.
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