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Flowering stages of  Barleria albostellata

Hawk moth and Plectranthus heteroensis

13 cm long and 1.5cm thick
Probably larva of one of the hawk moths, demolished a whole bush of Plectranthus hereroensis!
And then I lost him, hopefully to see him flying around soon

Unidentified

Spotted these this morning. Can't identify!
First pic could possibly be weevils - second pic are the babies! Any ideas?

Mulching

The joy of mulching - rows of little mushrooms

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Barringtonia flowers fallen after the heavy rains.



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Dais cotinifolia

Planted about 11years ago this tree produced 1 little pom pom flower last year.
This year we seem to have been luckier, we have about 6 flowers.
Not really suited to coastal areas but more an inland forest lover I presume this is the reason for poor flowering ability.
In full bloom in correct area this tree is magnificent - resembling one big pink pom pom - and smells like marshmallows!!

 

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Barringtonia racemosa

The most beautiful Powder Puff Tree or Barringtonia racemosa.
 A mangrove - usually found in coastal swamp areas and along rivers, but not able to tolerate high saline levels.
I planted this one about 10 years ago at the entrance of our driveway - I never water it!!
Produces flowers about 9 months of the year.
There are masses of long brackets just smothered in pink powder puffs that float to the ground early morning.
Flowers look so lovely placed in a bowl of water.
 

White Summer flowers

 






A white Monday

a picture for you

Never lonely out there

More Mushrooms

Early morning lichen and mushroom walk through my forest