TAXODIUM DISTICHIUM

I have never seen a beautiful specimen of a Taxodium (Common Name: Bald Cypress; Family: Taxodiaceae) that grows here in Singapore. They always look so unimpressive to me and I hope that one day I can see it growing in its native habitat.

cones can seen at the terminal end of branches

closer view of the fresh and dried cones

IPOMOEA QUAMOCLIT

This Cypress Vine or Star Glory is a most unusual Ipomoea. Easily grown from seeds, I first found it growing on a Ficus tree planted near HortPark's bus coach bay.

As I love the filamentous growth of the leaves, I decided not to remove it. It grew relatively fast and started to trail all over. I removed a lot of the plants on the ground and allowed this to spread like a mat. Now it has covered most of the ground with its interesting leaves and small red flowers.

Now I have it growing along my HDB common corridor and I shall let it grow and droop over the parapet wall!