My mirabilis jalapa has finally borne seeds. Hurray! Thus far, I have collected 8 seeds in total. One seed has already been returned to the soil for germination. I really hope it will germinate soon even though it has been hiding in the soil for at least 3 days now. I hope the seeds are viable though. Anyways, here are some pictures of the seeds that made my day!

My four-o-clock, otherwise known as mirabilis jalapa, has finally revealed its true nature, flower colour that is and it is really pretty. The blooms started to come a few days ago, one batch at a time. I was definitely positively surprised to see the pink flowers gradually opening for the first time in the evening; unfortunately, it is also the last time they will open and they will complete their duty with the development of seeds. Sadly, all the blooms so far have not given rise to seeds yet. I certainly hope the seeds will come soon. After all, it's the seeds that will give rise to genetically different progenies that maintain the gene pool and ultimately the "fitness" of future plants. Enough said, I shall let the pictures do the talking now. A picture of my Pedilanthus plant is also shown. Ciao!

Here are just some photos that I would like to share. Sorry there is not much accompanying caption or text to go with the photos; I am doing this post at the very last minutes before I turn in so I have to be rather quick with the posting. Anyway, here they are:

Photos taken at Cameron Highlands:

Two photos of the two important plants I am growing now.

Left: Chinese Kale (Kailan)

Right: Roselle, or Hibiscus Sabdariffa

I have a wishlist of plants to grow. So here it is! I hope I can get my hands on the seeds, or plant, of the following species soon. Of course, I would also hope that I can cultivate them successful. Wish me luck!

And the plants that I would love to be growing are, more will be added, as follows:

1. Catnip

2. Passionfruit vine

3. Blue Butterfly Pea, also known as Clitoria ternatea.

My first real project of 2010 - Update 2

My second real attempt at growing cosmo seems to be failing, yet again. Utmost disappointing, I guess if the sole seedling dies on me again, it's Hobson's choice for me to try again. Unfortunately, my store of cosmo seedlings is running out. I will thus have to purchase the seeds again and really just hope for the best. It appears that my wish to successfully grow cosmo is not coming to pass soon. Time to prepare for the next attempt now! More updates coming soon. Watch this space, i.e my blog.

My small little paradise doesn't seem to be teeming with as much life as I hope yet despite all the new additions and developing seedlings. I certainly hope for a surprise or two. In the meantime, I keep a pair of crossed fingers that my additions of a new Gerbera and a Thai Basil which I bought today will adapt to the new environment. They are both bought at a promotion. I wish them all the best in their new lives here!

I have just repotted some of my plants, one of them being the coleus I bought recently from Far East Flora. Let's see how things go from here. My updates coming soon. Happy Gardening!