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Florida Nature: Rain Drops

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Real Estate Agent with Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!

Florida Nature: Rain Drops

It rained overnight in Hernando Beach, Florida.  Rain is what we call liquid sunshine in the Sunshine State of Florida! 

The Century Plant outside my window has been budding for quite some time.  This morning, the stems and flower buds are capturing the rain drops. 

Century plants or Agave americana flourishes in the Florida climate. Already revealing a hint of the yellow flower, it will take another week or so before the buds will open and the plant will display clusters of flowers that attract bees and other insects.

Century Plant Flower Buds in Florida by Silvia Dukes

If you are looking for Florida homes for sale where you can cultivate flowers or even a garden, just call or email me and I will help you find that home. 

 

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Tropic Shores Realty, 3441 Deltona Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34606

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Baker, OR

When I lived in Arizona I had a large cactus and succulent garden.  The spring flowers were spectacular.  Eugene, Oregon gets plenty of liquid sunshine, but the climate is better suited for daffodils and tulips.

Jan 21, 2011 02:12 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Silvia- we got some liquid sunshine here in South Florida last night too.  I don't think I'm familiar with the Century plant.  I'm going to have to check it out!  Great photos.

Jan 21, 2011 02:36 AM
Steve, Joel & Steve A. Chain
Chain Real Estate Investments & Mortgage, Steve & Joel Chain - Cottonwood, CA

Silvia,

Great photos; Glad to see your enjoying the Rain drops.

Steve

Jan 21, 2011 02:59 AM
Tony & Darcy Cannon
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team

Silvia, nice photos!  Rain, I am sure is usually always a welcome sight.

Jan 21, 2011 04:20 AM
John Novak
Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV
Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

Looks like a burst of color isn't far away. Nice shots, Silvia!

Jan 21, 2011 05:02 AM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

Silvia, I love how the "liquid rain" brought out the plant's beauty. Great pictures - so vivid and colorful!

Jan 21, 2011 09:52 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Rick, I remember that from Texas as well... the desert produces flowers that are absolutely stunning!

Kathy, I'm sure you've seen these plants in your area as well!

Steve, I got carried away a little.  I was waiting to see if I could catch some as they fell off but they were happy to just stay put.

Tony and Darcy, technically we are in the "dry" season but we take it as it comes!

John, you're right, they'll open up with clusters of yellow!

Kristine, first thing in the morning, I wish the sun had been out, but it's been cloudy and rainy all day!

Jan 21, 2011 11:12 AM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Silvia what great pictures those are!  We just had our third snowstorm in a week so this greenery looks wonderful!

Jan 21, 2011 12:13 PM
Bill Burchard
3B Realty: 951-347-3818, CA - Murrieta, CA
Broker, Realtor, Representing Buyers and Sellers

Pretty cool photos, Silvia. Looking forward to seeing more photos when the plant blooms!

Jan 21, 2011 12:24 PM
Jim Frimmer
HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA
Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

We either get no rain or too much rain, but never just enough rain to make good pictures like that.

Jan 21, 2011 12:28 PM
Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Silvia hope you post the yellow flowers when they bloom, we sure could use even Florida's liquid sunshine right now!!

Jan 21, 2011 12:28 PM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Debra, I just read that people in the Northern States are tired of winter and trying to escape to warmer climates even if only for a little while!

Bill, will do!

Jim, I know you are spoiled when it comes to photos so I'm glad you like these! :-)

Al and Peggy, lots of Canadians here in our area right now escaping the brunt of winter!

Jan 21, 2011 12:37 PM
Gail C. Harris
Resource Network, LLC SFR, AHWD, ACRE, SMAR Board Director - Chesapeake Beach, MD
Reach the BEACH with Gail C. Harris (cell: 703.868

Silvia, what great shots, wow.  I think they are spectacular.  I did not know Agave flourished in FL.  :)

Jan 22, 2011 01:42 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Thanks Gail!  Agaves seem to adjust well to quite a variety of environments!  Have a great weekend!

Jan 22, 2011 09:15 AM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Silvia,

Great photos of the rain droplets on the buds. Very nice. :)

Steve

Jan 22, 2011 03:38 PM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Kathy,

The century plant is very common in South Florida, I'm sure you've seen them but just not known the name. :)

Steve

Jan 22, 2011 03:39 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

This looks almost like a jade plant. I love these deep green plants! Very nice picture!

Jan 23, 2011 12:30 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Steve, thank you for both your comments! 

Gary, I have a jade plant too, with this cold weather though it should come in the house!

Jan 23, 2011 04:22 AM
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