Monday, November 20, 2006

Echinodorus palaefolius - Mexican Sword-plant

There are many of these in the Singapore Botanic Gardens growing in the man-made ponds and streams at the entrance next to the Taman Serasi Foodcourt in the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Somehow I had not thought of this plant growing anywhere else other than in public parks and it was a pleasant surprise to see this plant flourishing in my friend's garden. This lovely corner of her garden provides much joy to her husband and her, as well as to visitors like me.Beautiful gardens need not be large as my friend has proven. All it takes is imagination and most of all a love for plants and nature to create your piece of tranquility and beauty at your doorstep.

2 comments:

Mableinsingapore said...

That gives me an idea - to grow them in nice bottles.

Mableinsingapore said...

Thanks budak for the tips. My friend has given two cuttings to me and I shall watch them diligently and try out your suggestions.