Late Bloomers and Early Risers

Adenium obesum "Rik Ni Ran", grafted

As the weather turned from scorching to slightly less scorching in Zone 7, this is the time most of my adeniums decided to profusely bud. This is annoying. The plants themselves are ridiculously sturdy and tolerant of temperature swings that do not include freezing. But adenium buds are sensitive as shit. 

Well. Shit.

Echevaria setosa, under T5HOs for winter. This was acquired in 2017; I don't know how this is still alive.

Here's the thing: I can't find the charger for my Nikon batteries. So, for the two of you reading this, we are going to regale you with top-quality blurred photos taken with our cellphones (are they even still called that? Smartphones?).

Adeniums Blooming (2016)...with Autumn Update!

You have to admit, adeniums do not hold back when they are healthy. Fortunately they are some of the easiest plants to grow. People like to obsess and complicate the process but you really do not have to.

Summer!

Adenium obesum "Rik Ni Ran". All the beauty of roses and none of the disease and stench.

Bulaklak!

Bulaklak: (n) Tagalog word meaning "flower"; (v) namumulaklak (blooming), namulaklak (bloomed), mamulaklak (to bloom, to flower);
                    Non sequetur: suicide by yummy