We had a very hot and dry summer here in Haiku Maui, and it continues, despite the fact that it's now officially autumn.
Another bumper crop of sunflowers came and went, with much watering!
The starfruits were late this year but managed to produce a good crop anyway, with little water from the sky, and no irrigation at all.
Life is very good in Haiku Maui and I'm so glad we don't have to start preparing for winter now! Are you ready to find a home or … (17 comments)
papaya tree: Tropical Flowers from Maui Hawaii - Have a Nice Day
- 02/23/08 09:33 PM
Some pictures of plants and flowers from around here to brighten your day - Aloha from Maui County - Hawaii Those pink fuzzy ones are Protea Kings, and the spiky ones are pincushions. These were grown in upcountry Maui, in Kula on the slopes of Haleakala - the dormant volcano.
This is Lobster Claw Heliconia - in the same family as bananas. This flower is about 15" tall. The leaves are over 6' long.
They grow very well in Haiku Maui, HI, on the windward side.
Ti leaves are abundant all over the island, but especially in the wetter areas. This colorful variety brightens up a Haiku garden. Ti leaves … (13 comments)
Sunflowers and Starfruits - the end of summer on Maui
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