Lotus

I am familiar with the flowering lotus and loved seeing them in China, but didn't expect to see them flowering in a suburban garden.  It is actually flourishing in a lake or dam in the eastern suburbs of Brisbane, and I was thrilled to find it not far from where I am house sitting at the moment.

I have taken photos, and people to see it.  I'd love to have some  growing in my own pond - if I had one. 

Orchid

This is a lovely little orchid that I bought in 2011 - in part because where I am house sitting, there are no flowers, and I could not even find any vases.  When I saw this plant in a supermarket I bought it and these were the flowers that resulted, plus the buds eventually opened.

I followed the instructions and when the flowers were spent, I cut off the stem, just below the flowers.  I am happy to report that already, only three months later, there are more buds forming, and I think a new flower spike as well.

I have been keeping them in the bathroom which is quite warm in the afternoon, and it seems to love it there.

Bali Flowers

Ginger Flower

Pretty white flower clinging to a wall overlooking rice paddies

Heliconia flower

No idea!

Tropical Gardens at Australia Zoo

This is in the dingo enclosure - see them asleep on the rocks.

The Gardens of Australia Zoo, near Beerwah, Queensland, are sensational.  Above are some of the fruiting or flowering plants.

Blue Flowers

I have yet to find out what these flowers are.  Can any one identify them?  They are flowering in a garden in Brisbane, Queensland.

What flowers are these?

They look like an Allamanda up close but from a distance they look like hibiscus.  I must check.

Roses, Roses........................