I am very familiar with the house plant varieties under the species of Crassula, and also know that house plants grow outdoors here in southern Florida. But this is a vine that is grown in two different locations in the Naples Botanical Garden, one with full sun and one that seems to be more shaded, and doesn’t seem to resemble the jade plants I’m familiar with.
What I do know is that it is very unique. What is pictured above is a mature blossom – new blossoms are a fairly uniform color of aqua that doesn’t seem natural to me.
The first photo was taken on the boardwalk entrance, I had walked past it several time in January – each time marveling at its unique color. This week it was a “wow.” I lingered a long time taking photos from different perspectives and making sure the color in the view finder was true to the plant.
This seems to be a wonder of nature. Please let us know in the comments if you know where else it grows and other information. I’ll see if I can find someone at the garden who can give me more information.
Such colors! Is there a fragrance to these flower clusters?
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I don’t have a good sense of smell, but no one I spoke to around the flowers said anything. I am guessing, no.
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So beautiful, Pat. I haven’t seen these before.
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Here in Florida, Sylvia?
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No. Maybe if I looked at our local plant nursery, I’d find them.
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I love how you captured that first one! I can almost “feel” its velvety texture. And, I agree, that color does not seem natural. I love learning about new plants. Thanks for your post.
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So happy you enjoyed it, Lynn. I think I will have to print and frame that first one when I get back to Michigan.
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My wife and I encountered these beauties when touring the Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens. Never have seeing these before I found them quite intriguing. The restaurant there hooks an individual head on the glass of their hibiscus tea. I did not notice any fragrance. Cheers
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Thanks, Dan.
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