Thursday, March 31, 2016

Another First Time Ever Bloom - Jamaican Cherry Tree - Muntingia calabura




First time flower buds in the leaf axis which, opens to a strawberry
like blossom, hence one of two common names. Finally moved it to
a larger pot due to it drying out to often. Had I not repotted this plant
I may not have noticed the flower buds. This specimen was purchased
from our downtown Farmer's market this past fall.


A common long legged green fly accompanies this sub tropical plant.
Also known as a Condylostylus patibulatus, in some circles. Looking 
quite stealth.

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