I have some new things in my garden, flowers, foliage, fruit and non-toxic weedkiller. My Six for this Saturday.
Above, a Texas Plume Vintage Rose Mix Celosia flower. I started these from seed last fall, the colors in the mix are Burgundy, Chartreuse and this – I suppose it is pink? I have not had Celosia in this garden, though it seems it is becoming popular. I will be interested to see how long it lasts.
The flower of a Guzmania Bromeliad just opening. I would love to know the variety of this one, it flowers every winter.
Winter brings color to Bromeliad foliage. These are aptly named Painted Fingernail Aechmea.
Color on new growth of Southern Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium darrowii). This is a native Florida blueberry, I doubt it will bear fruit as it struggles in my sandy soil.
The fruit is setting on the Nam Doc Mai Mango. This is a Thai Dessert Mango and very tasty. Last year I did not have any as it was too windy for the flowers to pollinate.
I discovered a non-toxic weedkiller that works like Glyphosate, which I refuse to use in my garden. My pathways will look a lot better now. This new weedkiller is EcoMIGHT http://ecomight.com/ and is peppermint oil based. Here is a lovely dead weed.
That’s my Six for this Saturday. To see other gardeners take on Six on Saturday, follow this link to Visit the Propagator!!
Happy Gardening.
The Shrub Queen 
I have not been out to my garden in days. I only hope I can manage “One on Saturday.”
My workshop plants were neglected for the last month. I may lose my thirsty tropicals. Hi Ho
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Uh oh, you’ve been occupied with more important things..soak them in water, they may forgive you.
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Ok Queen
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Good luck with plants and parents.
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Great selection of tropical plants – particular like your shiny Guzmania bromeliad.
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Thanks, I like the Guzmania too!
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Thanks for weed killer suggestion.
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I am truly amazed at this stuff. It will kill Bermuda grass and Poison Ivy.
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Bermuda grass? Yay!
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I know, I am psyched about this stuff, seems to kill Johnson’s Grass.
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Available only in huge (expensive) quantity apparently.
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I have been in touch with the CEO, do you want a sample? I will ask.
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Yes I’m excited to try it. Thanks.
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Will get back to you.
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I like the painted fingernail.
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I do, too. it is a super hardy passalong i have never seen one for sale.
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Mangoes to come, how wonderful! How did your garden fare during the recent chill? Hopefully, no frost or falling iguanas!
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The mangoes fell off one of the trees, so I hope those stay put. We had 39 degrees, which is as cold as it has been in about 3 years. Too far north for Iguanas! they eat succulents and everything else.
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Painted fingernails are most striking. But you started the celosia from seed which must be most satisfying to watch as it grows.
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Thanks, Cynthia. Time will tell what is most satisfying to grow. The Painted Fingernail is bulletproof.
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Lovely to see your tropical plants. I’m very interested to read about your organic weedkiller, I wonder if it’s available here, I’m losing my battle with ground elder.
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Thank you, a nice winter so far and no falling lizards. I have been emailing with the weedkiller CEO, I will ask about the UK.
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Thank you Amy.😁
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I like that painted fingernail achmea allot. What a great name and a vibrant pink!
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Thanks, one of my favorites as well.
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Seeing your exotic plants certainly brightens up a dull winter day
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