SUNTEC CHRISTMAS

I think this red and white theme christmas decor at Suntec City is simple yet powerful. I don't know why but somehow the red on white made me think of warm red blood on pure white snow although it is not in a dark morbid way.

In fact, it also reminded me of the dessert Red Ruby, which is small pieces of chestnut coated with gelatin coloured a bright scarlet red and served in icy coconut milk. How yummy!

Oh, and I love the wreath on the lamp posts too.

MUSA LATERITA

I grew this Musa laterita at the outdoor Butterfly Garden and it flowered recently.

The vibrant, brick red bracts are so attractive and the specific epithet of this banana was named after this. The actual small yellowish flowers are prominently coloured and one could see the base of it that would eventually grow into the fruit.