BEAUTY

The Bridelia ovata (variegated) from the Euphorbiaceae Family has grown so tall now. The pink flower Nerium oleander (Family: Apocynaceae) is so saccharine sweet while the white flower one with a yellow throat from Thailand's Chatuchak Market is just simple yet faintly fragrant. The maroon leaved Adenium obesum (common name: Desert Rose) from the same Apocynaceae Family is also interesting. Finally, the Ixora 'Crimson Star' from the Rubiaceae Family is still in flower after all these while.

This is just pure, simple beauty.

BRIDELIA OVATA

The plant must be very conflicted to have such contrasting colours in pink, white and green.

This variegated version seemed to do well under semi-shaded conditions and the photos were taken on 27 Feb 10. This batch grown at the Irrigation Pond area were so attractive and reminded me of many butterflies congregating together.