Leafy Structure

This is another taken at the Fairchild Tropical Gardens.  There were a lot of these plants with HUGE leafs...like big elephant ears...they were such a beautiful green (I love green!!) and when I looked at them against the sun, I could see this cool pattern...I didn't notice the couple of little nicks on the leaf I selected...I'm kind of sad about it...BUT I became a member that day...so I'll go back again and get another shot of a more perfect model.

Fairchild Tropical Gardens - 3

This one was taken of a plant during my recent visit to Fairchild Tropical Gardens.  I really like it...the colors...the direction of it...but I have to say...the mix of teal, green and pink reminds me of this hideous couch we used to own...totally 1980's...but it did the job :o)

Bat Flower

This is another from my recent visit to the Fairchild Tropical Gardens.  I remember the volunteer pointing me toward this one and calling it a Bat Flower. Tacca chantrieri, or Bat Flower, is a dramatic and exotic plant native to the jungle regions of Southeast Asia. When growing the Bat Flower it is important to keep in mind that you’re trying to recreate the jungle‐like environment in which it thrives.

Fairchild Tropical Gardens - 1

I've wanted to go to the Fairchild Tropical Gardens here in Miami for the longest time.  Today, I finally went and became a member so I can go back all year.  It was a beautiful place and so peaceful. I know I'll be back again soon.  Today, I took quite a few pictures...so I'll post them every now and then.  I have NO idea what I was taking pictures of...just anything that appealed to my eye...so I'll just title these after the Gardens until I get more educated on what they have there.