Lotus has to be one of my favourite plants. Not only are the flowers gorgeous to look at, but the seed pods that follow, offer you a delicate treat or can be dried and used as decorative ornaments.
June 6, 2008
Star Fruit or Carambola
Star fruit can be good or rather boring. It loses flavour quickly when stored for too long. Which goes to show, fresh is best.
What appeals to me is actually the tree itself. If you like playing with venus fly traps, then you’ll sure to have fun with this particular plant. When young, the branches actually bend down and sleep when touched. The foliage is also sensitive and remains that way as it gets older.
I once had this as a pet plant when I was younger and got much enjoyment out of it until one winter it died. I was either being selfish or too caring. I loved it so much that I kept it in my room all season long, depriving it of sunlight and gave it too much water. That was then, so now I’ve learnt my lesson and to always put your plants first and love them the right way. But I still spoil them with organic fertilizer every now and then 
June 4, 2008
Growing Dragon Fruit
Growing dragonfruit is as simple as any seed. Though they are very small so you have to be careful you don’t wash out the seeds when watering them.
First clean the seeds from the flesh and let them dry. You may wish to rinse them first as they can get stuck together ’cause of the sugar content, though not necessary as they are too small to handle.
After the seeds are fully dry you can sprinkle them where you want to grow, or in pots and cover lightly with soil. Use a watering can or a fine mist hose to water to prevent blowing the seeds away. Plant them in full sun.
As with any cacti or succulent, they prefer sandy well drained soil, but can tolerate most soils as long as it doesn’t get wet feet.
