A fast one.

Hard to pick out coccinea from plumeria but you get the idea of placement around pilaster. The begonia is on inside with brother plumeria covering it's back. b 'Carribean Queen' rhizomes in center of table, handsome b. 'Red' in blue bowl in backgroud.

Having to fast today for a procedure. Oh my stomach is crying for the near non-stop snacks of nuts and yogurt, Atkins's bars and rich creamy coffee I usually stuff myself with. My plants however, are not fasting. It's a nice sunny day, a beautiful break from the 12 hour downpours which have bullied us off and on (more on) over the last few weeks. As always, the plants use the water efficiently and grow. But a bright sunny day can do no one any harm! I've tied up the coccinea on it's bamboo supports, with non-stick garden plastic tape that gives with as the plant grows. I'm not sure if I should trim the smaller branches leaning out from the main part of the plant. I read online that trimming a cane, with a very restrained hand will prompt the plant to send up new canes. Back to my fasting and their breakfast. Fed the bougies a light mixture of the Bayer protect and feed. If i don't do this the new leaves will be eaten and not develop into colorful bracts. Fish poop for the blood orange pot and handrail planters with pandora vines and jasmine. Iron, acidifier and Miracle Grow for the crotons and gardenia. Didn't water bamboo, though it's blades are curling. I've notices that some of the culms that came up straight rather than having the distinctive bulbous culm, have begun to swell at the joints, I think they do this when they are dry but the root ball is not completely dry-- to preserve water. I'm only guessing here.