I haven't paid much attention to my backyard recently as it has been very cold lately. The past few days have brought an unseasonal 70+ degrees during the day to this Southern California area.

Date:   1/20/2013 9:47:52 PM ( 11 y ago)

Venturing outside today, I was startled by this large visitor on one of my potted epiphyllum cactus. From the size of him, the grasshopper must be an elder.






This Hen's nest potted succulent has been in bloom for some time now, and a second plant is just budding. This is unusual, as the last time one of these succulents bloomed was five years ago. They bloom, if at all, in the winter. We have had a lot of rain for our area this winter; the extra moisture may account for it. The scientific name for this plant is Aeonium gomerense; it is native to the Canary Islands http://www.succulent-plant.com/families/crassulaceae/aeonium.html






All photos by Mayah(c)January 2013


 

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