Dad's Garden

Pink Lotus
Lazing around on a warm December afternoon I noticed this beauty sitting in a large cement pot and thus was inspired to create this album. This was my first image from Dad’s Garden and will always remain very close to my heart.

The Lotus is considered to represent the supreme one in different civilizations and cultures, as its stays untouched and stands up to be the exemplar of beauty in spite of its miry surroundings.



The solitary Yellow Zarbara proudly shines in his garden by the drive way……. Also known as the Gerbera, it is commercially, the fifth most cut flower in the world.




Canna Lily
A spider weaves away a magical delicate tapestry across the beautiful spurt of red color in our backyard.

Did you know that In Thailand, Cannas are a traditional gift for Father's Day?


Euphorbia flower
Like a soldier on its guard the macho Euphorbia milii stands flanked by some pretty orchids, over looking all the action on the driveway.

Also known as the Christ Plant, as legend associates it with the Crown Of Thorns worn by Jesus.


Money Plant
Also known as Silver Vine, the heart shaped leaves grow in abundance just outside Dad’s examination room window and the green patch breathes life into Dad’s garden!!!

Did you know that though common in Indian households, the plant is listed as "toxic to cats and dogs" by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, because of the presence of insoluble calcium oxalates? Care should be taken to ensure the plant is not consumed by house pets or children.



Hibiscus
This flaming red beauty hangs like a pretty twirling bell. And the riot of colors around this space… absolute treat to the eyes!

Did you know that the red hibiscus flower is traditionally worn by Tahitian women? A single flower is tucked behind the ear that indicates the wearer's availability for marriage.



White Lily
After bright pinks and flaming reds, Lilies in their full bloom, their virgin white trumpets salute the sun…

Did you know that the White Lily symbolizes purity for Roman Catholic Christians. Medieval depictions of the Blessed Virgin Mary usually show her clutching these flowers?



Garlic Creeper
Perched upon a placed arch basking in the glorious kudla sunshine, almost missed capturing this beauty, as a discreet smile welcomed me...

Not as smelly as its common name the scientific name “Pseudocalymma alliaceum” is quite intriguing too. The leaves, if crushed emit garlic-like smell. However, the flowers are mildly & pleasantly scented. It is a very common and well respected plant remedy in the Amazon for the pain and inflammation of arthritis and rheumatism .



Coconut trees hanging over the red mud landscape with sunrays filtering through the strips of their gigantic leaves. Only thing missing is the crystal blue waves from the beach. And so I live my beautiful and deserted tropical island dream…

Did you know that coconuts received the name from Portuguese explorers, the sailors of Vasco da Gama in India, who first brought them to Europe? The brown and hairy surface of coconuts reminded them of a ghost or witch called Coco. When the coconuts arrived in England, they retained the coco name and nut was added.