Monday, December 22, 2008

Hawaiian Poinsettia in the Wild...well, kinda wild...


I say "Kinda" wild because it is really in my driveway, which can be pretty wild if I don't get out and hack back the growth!
This is what they look like when growing in a yard, a little blemished and crinkled but still striking just the same. I received this poinsettia about 2 years ago and left it in the pot since then (I know, how lazy am I!?), I stuck it in the ground about 2 months ago and this is how it rewards me! I guess it's happy to be able to stretch it toes!
Here is a very interesting article about Poinsettias, mine is growing at about 700' elevation in Puna District of Hawaii and the most amazing display of Poinsettias I have ever seen is along the Hwy in South Kona (West side of the Big Island), I really need to get (& post) a photos of that!
Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau'oli Makahiki Hou!

4 comments:

Kris McCracken said...

I beg your forgiveness for my cutting and pasting – yet constantly reworking – this comment, but there was no way on Earth I would be able to make it around the whole globe to wish everybody a Merry Christmas otherwise.

The magical elves that constitute my staff have demonstrated their lack of respect in either not showing up for work at all, and those that have all seem a little worse for wear, if you catch my drift. All they seem to do is sit around smoking cigarettes that, quite frankly, smell funny. And they play cards and tell dirty jokes rather than do their jobs! Consequently, the reindeer are all filthy and out of shape. And you know, the two rabbits, one wallaby and three wombats I’ve drafted in just don’t cut it as replacements.

Anyway, from myself, Henry and Ezra, have a Merry Christmas/Winter Solstice/Hanukkah/Festivus and a happy New Year!

I hope that all of your holiday photos turn out to be triumphs, your stocking is stuffed full of lots of tasty treats and not coal and that all your pumpkin pies are all as sweet just the way that you like them.

Unknown said...

I wasn't aware that poinsettia's grew wild in Hawaii... they are very beautiful!

AlohaTrevella said...

Well, the don't start out wild, usually it's a Christmas pant set out in the yard. But they really do like it here, as long as the aren't in the dryest or the wettest areas. Lowers Puna and South Kona seem to be especially good for them...

bitingmidge said...

Poinsettias were often used as Christmas decoration motifs here, where there really isn't any holly!

I hope you have a fantastic 2009!

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