Category Archives: Plants

Unique Flowers

Posted on June 4, 2026 by kimerer_brian

As well as plants that sport many flowers we have plants that have rare and unique flowers. For example, here are some pure white Iris flowers. Even more rare is our black iris. Now that you mention it, the Mourning … Continue reading →

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Even More Flowers

Posted on June 1, 2026 by kimerer_brian

We have lots more flowers to show. Here are some more Rhododendrons. Some of our plants have hundreds of flowers. But these are really tiny flowers. Spring is very colorful around here.

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Amaryllis

Posted on May 18, 2026 by kimerer_brian

We have a jungle growing in the basement. The Amaryllis in that jungle has bloomed. Pretty awesome. There’s that frown again.

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Robins

Posted on May 18, 2025 by kimerer_brian

A quick update on the Robin’s nest. The tree/bush that they built their nest in has bloomed. Also, there is at least one chick in the nest. I did not get a photograph of the baby, but we have seen … Continue reading →

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Billbergia Hybrid

Posted on March 29, 2025 by kimerer_brian

Since we are getting into the taller plants, here is one that is not only taller, but it has a hint of red in it as well as a hint of tiger stripes. That is a Billbergia Hybrid.

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An Even Taller Tiger

Posted on March 23, 2025 by kimerer_brian

Here’s an even taller tiger striped SPOTH. It’s an Aechmea ‘Chantinii DeLeon’ Black bromeliad. I bet you can’t say that three times fast without spitting up. I don’t see anything about tigers or zebras in its name, though. Dude. That’s … Continue reading →

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Neoregelia Little Tiger Yellow

Posted on March 20, 2025 by kimerer_brian

I found a SPOTH that looks a lot like the previous one, but it’s a bit taller. This is a Neoregelia Little Tiger Yellow. Where I saw a zebra, somebody else saw a tiger. I wonder what the big tiger … Continue reading →

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SPOTH Again

Posted on March 9, 2025 by kimerer_brian

It is time for another SPOTH. This one is Cryptanthus ‘Absolute Zero’, also known as an Earth Star. Nice looking plant. Reminds me of a zebra.

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SPOTH

Posted on March 2, 2025 by kimerer_brian

DG has become disruptive again, so I thought I would post a SPOTH*. This one is a Sincoraea ophiuroides. Here is a closer look at the middle part. I wonder if those tendrils can grab children or small pets. *Strange … Continue reading →

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Yucca SPOTH

Posted on October 20, 2024 by kimerer_brian

We have a Yucca plant, and that is our Strange Plant Of The Hour (SPOTH) The thing with yuccas is that they live in hot, dry places. We live in New England, which is sometimes hot and at other times … Continue reading →

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