Sunday, August 23, 2009

Succulents are the best!

Here's a favorite of mine, enjoying the sun on our balcony:


I think succulents are fantastic for those of us who enjoy plants, but don't have a lot of time to take care of them - they're very low maintenance, and they always look great! These almost look like caricatures of flowers - don't you think?

As always, clicking on the photo will enlarge it. And do check out more flowers of the day here!
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17 comments:

  1. MarjuAugust 23, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    Beautiful photos!

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  2. http://graceolsson.com/blogAugust 23, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    cactus?very nnice


    congrats

    graceolsson.com/blog

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  3. NanceAugust 23, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    I love the way you photographed that cactus, so dramatic! those are cactus, right Toby?

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  4. Regina August 23, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    Lovely!

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  5. EbieAugust 23, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    Hi Toby, I agree with you that succulents are easy to maintain and they produce great flowers. I saw and photographed the flowers of this type. Maybe I can share that in my next Today's Flower post!

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  6. Tammie LeeAugust 23, 2009 at 8:11 PM

    I also love succulents. They are very forgiving and so radiant in their beauty.
    Spirithelpers

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  7. the BaitladyAugust 23, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    Beautiful! I love the shadows in this photo.

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  8. VALKYRIENAugust 23, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    I agree! I don't have a garden, and plants with flowers don't always agree with me! Instead I have some succulents, both in my livingroom and kitchen!

    Great shot!

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  9. GunillaAugust 23, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    Very lovely flowers. They dont need to much care that´s good when you are on holiday.

    Gunilla in Sweden

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  10. Sandy KesslerAugust 24, 2009 at 12:59 AM

    i want to make a succulent wreath

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  11. DeniseinVAAugust 24, 2009 at 1:25 AM

    I think I had better buy some succulents. This is a great image and I thank you so much for sharing it with Today's Flowers.

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  12. Pat - ArkansasAugust 24, 2009 at 3:50 AM

    Very nice! Both attractive and low maintenance; a hard combination to beat.

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  13. tobyAugust 24, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    Thanks for coming, everyone! Just to clarify, these particular plants are not cacti - although a cactus is a kind of succulent plant. Succulent just means that they savs up water in their leaves, making them look puffy and adorable, like these :)

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  14. ArijaAugust 24, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    They have such perfect geometric shapes and yes, they are very low maintenance.

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  15. Mia NAugust 24, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    Moita Toby!
    Olenko ekan kerran täällä.
    Mikään Välkky en ole Mutta Miten This vaihtui suomenkieliseksi ..!
    Ilman ETTÄ tein mitään, vai teinkö ...!
    Olisi jännää tietää Miten käännöksen sait.
    Ai niin mehikasvit. Juu, kivoja OVAT Mutta Miten noin värittömiä ...

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  16. tobyAugust 25, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    Mia - kiitos löytää!

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  17. Carolyn FordAugust 27, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    Yes...they are beautiful in their own right...and low maintenance for those out and about too much...Nice photos!

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