Friday, September 23, 2016

Brazilian Plume @ Thandikudi

Brazilian Plume

During my stay at Serene Woods in Thandikudi, near Kodai, I come across this unique blossom of flowers, a large cluster of vivid pink flowers called Justicia Carnea bloomed at the house next to my uncle’s property. Widely known as Pink Jacobinia, Brazilian Plume and Flamingo Flower is an amazing perennial shrub that grow in sun or shade and blooms in the warmer parts of its range .

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A bit taller to three to seven feet wide, many tubular with unusual pods holding flared flowers, curving outward from the center is bloomed throughout the summer in colors ranging from pink to purples and oranges. The leaves about 8” long are prominently veined, rich in green and pointed on the end. The branches of the plants are delicate as the other features of the same and are fragile to traffic or wind.

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Native to tropical and subtropics of Brazil and South America, the Brazilian Plume flower is a member of the Acanthus family and prefers to grows well in partial to full shade. Belong to shade plant variety, about half a day of sun will witness the best display of flowers. It is cultivated as a decorative plant and is planted as a feature plant in warm temperate and subtropical climate.

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11 comments:

Lady Fi said...

Gorgeous flower shots.

Villrose said...

This is something! Beautiful color too.

TexWisGirl said...

it's really beautiful.

Devilish Angel said...

I love pink and these flowers look simple and mild...Lovely...

Uppal said...

Lovely blooms!

Destination Infinity said...

What a beautiful red :)

Destination Infinity

Rajesh said...

Very lovely and beautiful flower.

Twilight Man said...

This is my first time seeing these pretty and exotic flowers. India is a big country and you have different seasonal climates that could grow many types of flowers and fruits.

I just replied you in my blog that durian fruits could be found in Kerala.

George said...

Thee are beautiful blossoms. I haven't seen anything quite like it.

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

We have these in Melbourne also, Jeevan. You've photographed this flower really well.
Many thanks for joining the Floral Friday Fotos meme, I look forward to your next contribution.

Ankita said...

Beautiful flower!