Monsoon Effect

 Monsoon Downpour has taken a halt the  weather has become moderate and pleasant. The monsoon rains and fall in temperature helps in resurgence of blooms in garden.  

             I had planted these cypress vines at the end of Summer season and after consistent  downpour of monsoon the vine has covered entire flower bed and with a monsoon break the blooms showed up in beautiful scarlet color. 

     Although  Vinca Plant is all year bloomer in my Garden its colors somehow pops more after the monsoon downpour. 

                                              Rain brings the Rain lilies back  into profusion of blooms.                                                                                                      

I await for Tecoma blooms after long summer months 

                                                                

Frangipani is one such perennial that has adapted our climate very well 

                                                                      

I saw this beauty first in the morning as I was heading towards my morning walk it was close enough to give me a shot after trying few times with mobile camera I was able to capture it in a still position

                                                                           Peahen resting upon Log

 

                                                     

Autumn is here

 Monsoon season which was extended this year has finally taken a bid adieu and Autumn weather has begun , Autumn brings a cool environment in garden. Blooms and greenery is a startling scene in Garden.  

                                    Adenium glory in Autumn 

                                                            

Gomphrena brings the perfect Autumn feel 

                                                                  

Portulaca blooms are adding color to my balcony Garden 

                                             

                                                                            

                 

Cypress vine is growing like a weed everywhere in my Garden this year 

                                                                      

Monsoon and Autumn blooms of this year 

First Marigold blooms of this season are mark of upcoming Diwali festivity 

                                                            

Lantana blooming in full glory post monsoon 

                                                                 

Bougainvillea blooming                                                                                                                         

It is a ritual to spot Tailor bird at the beginning of Autumn 

                                                                      

Monsoon glory

 Monsoon  has been extremely good this year , the constant precipitation had brought down temperature to moderation. The fresh blooms in my  garden has been eye pleasing. The array of colors in Garden will last now till the start of winter Season.   

                                                         Rutteya fruticosa

                                                                   

                                                                                     

                                                             

                                                                               Cypress vine 

                                                                               

Vinca Blooms

                                                                       

Balsam Blooms

                                                                          Portulacas 

                                                                        

Pinwheel flower 

                                                                        

Rain Lilies 

                                            

Purple glory in the garden 

                                                                                                       

Plumeria

                                                          

      Summer annuals have revived after monsoon blooms                                                       

Great Egret by the shoreline

                                          

Garden Affair : Cypress vine

 

Cypress vine is a annual vine grown during the monsoon season in our region. It grows easily and growth is so quick so that vine  can grow   at an invasive height , it needs to be tamed like any other vine to reach and cover  at desired place .                                              

Flowers and leaves  are very delicate and fernlike appearance of leaves make the whole vine very attractive .  Flowers are favorite among the humming birds and sunbirds , one of the reason Cypress vine is also called Hummingbird vine .  While there are many colors of Cypress vine blooms , scarlet red is the most common color.                                                                                                                               

Growing method and care                                                                                                                         

Cypress vine is an easy to grow vine that be grown through seeds which are easy to obtain after the blooms have wilted. Cypress vine doesn't need any special care as it is hardy in nature but due to its  thread like stem it needs to be tamed on a desired place ,vine needs to be controlled to reach desirable growth.                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                     

It is the time for link up party Garden Affair where we can share posts related to Gardening, Nature and birds , the link up party will be open for a week. 

                                                                    

Ps :          I apologize for not being able to open link up party on Saturday as it is meant to be from last two weeks  due to some personal and professional issues .                                                   

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Autumn time

  

Autumn is slowly coming into progression after long monsoon phase has taken back seat this year. Although temperature for this season is on higher side which has lead to extended blooms of summer and monsoon season. 

                            Cypress vine is blooming after monsoon rains have passed .                                      

Costus igneus popularly known as Insulin plant is medicinal herb which is used for the treatment of  diabetic patient have blooms that are attractive and unique.   If you want know more about its health benefits in diabetes check my detailed post here Insulin plant benefits in diabetes                                                                                                                        

Costus igneus 

Autumn season brings in end to blooms of Vinca, Hibiscus, Gomphrena, Plumbago and many other annuals and perennials.                                                                                                                

                                                                         Vinca 

Hibiscus

                                                  Plumbago blooms 

This is fifth time in this year when inflorescence on my  mango tree has bloomed. 

Ruellia blooms are blooming  in full swing after rains. 

Aquatic blooms are usual to bloom in October 

(From top : Gomphrena, Adenium, Crinum Lily, Tecoma blooms, Huernia blooms )

This Greater white fronted  Goose came up to me to give a pose before joining its fellow Geese . 

kaleidoscope

Weather is most unpredictable topic to be assure about in the universe ,it never remains constant.It was only two months back we were roasted with hot summer heatwaves,not anymore since change is inevitable thereby situation has changed  ,dry state has been converted into wet and humid over the passage of two months with the onset of Monsoon.Thereby one should believe in the god and wait for him to rotate the   kaleidoscope of life to bring change for betterment.                                                                           

Zinnias in full glory

About to bloom

Mirabilis Jalpa or Four o' clock

Double Crape Jasmine

White Ruellia

Crinum 'Milk and Wine' Lily

Pink oleander

Yellow Lantana

Gomphrena or Globe Amaranthus

                                            When Life gives you lemon collect them

Frangipini

Peacock Flower or Barbados pride Plant 

Butterfly Pea flower

Green Hairstreak on Pentas

Cypress vine flowering 

Rain brings rain Lily

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