PUSHING THE BORDERS

A few things looking good at the moment. I’m kind of surprised there’s absolutely no fall foliage color yet in my own garden, but around town the Japanese Maples, Gingkos, Liquidambers, Chinese Pistache trees are starting to color up.


Anyone think this is a Ruschia?

Still 70's F but Monday starts the rainy season. Right now i have Rhipsalis pilocarpa looks Christmassy with white blooms and red berries. Laelia orchid with buds- it skipped last year. I was more attentive this year to consistent watering.
Monstera grew really large and perforated leaves since the Podocarpus was cut far back. Pretty good season. Pachypodium lamerei STILL blooming. Non stop since early summer. Out bloomed my potted Plumeria. One last update. Aechmea blanchetiana is now a triple 16"+ orange brom. Nice.

What's the red thing in the fourth-last pic, David?

It’s a Vriesea Michael, but I don’t recall the name.