Post by Stephen on Apr 8, 2006 22:06:18 GMT -6
I was trolling perusing the mottled list of threads in the Miscellaneous board, and noticed one intriguing statistic that prompted my immediate responsive action: I have not yet created a thread here.
So I dedicate this thread to interesting plants far and wide, from this planet or otherwise. No, these don't have to be turnips or other fruits of the earth; for example, air plants common to Florida and other more tropical climes are valid contestants.
Air plants seem to be suspended high in the air amidst a host tree, where they form outstretched spears of foliage that range from several millimeters to a few feet in length, depending on the species. These plants are typically purchased on decorative, gnarled branch sections and hung up both outdoors and indoors. The plants themselves are typically green in color, though they range from soft whites to sickly yellows to dim purples and even dull reds, again depending on the individual species.
They are also particularly resilient - why, the air plant I once displayed lived for well over a year outside its original climate, and survived on only a few mistings every week. This particular specimen had foliage extending to a little over a foot in length, so a smaller air plant wouldn't take nearly as much water to sustain for a similar amount of time. They also get their water from the moisture dissolved in the air.
Please, post other decidedly fascinating vegetation, including your own thoughts and anecdotes associated with our phyllous friends.
So I dedicate this thread to interesting plants far and wide, from this planet or otherwise. No, these don't have to be turnips or other fruits of the earth; for example, air plants common to Florida and other more tropical climes are valid contestants.
Air plants seem to be suspended high in the air amidst a host tree, where they form outstretched spears of foliage that range from several millimeters to a few feet in length, depending on the species. These plants are typically purchased on decorative, gnarled branch sections and hung up both outdoors and indoors. The plants themselves are typically green in color, though they range from soft whites to sickly yellows to dim purples and even dull reds, again depending on the individual species.
They are also particularly resilient - why, the air plant I once displayed lived for well over a year outside its original climate, and survived on only a few mistings every week. This particular specimen had foliage extending to a little over a foot in length, so a smaller air plant wouldn't take nearly as much water to sustain for a similar amount of time. They also get their water from the moisture dissolved in the air.
Please, post other decidedly fascinating vegetation, including your own thoughts and anecdotes associated with our phyllous friends.