Pork Porridge & Pork + Seaweed Noodle For Dinner

On this particular day, we sent a friend home and we got out to visit her garden.

She has a coffee tree growing in her garden. First time I see coffee fruits on the coffee tree. I came back with 2 plants and quickly planted them into pots in my garden.

1st plant is Tillandsia lindenii - the flower looks like a spade.

At the tip of the spade is a bluish or purple flower.

2nd plant I think is a Guzmania but I haven't seen the flower yet.

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Dinner at the hawker centre.

Hubby ordered pork porridge.

I ordered pork + seaweed with rice vermicelli.

An old fashioned safe, a luggage bag or chest and hats placed on top of the safe.

Linking to Tuesday's Treasures, Image-in-ing & Happy Tuesday.

When I look up into the night skies and

see the work of your fingers - the moon and the stars

you have made - I cannot understand how you can bother

with mere puny man, to pay any attention to him!

And yet you have made him only a little lower than the angels

and place a crown of glory and honor upon his head.

(Psalm 8:3-5, The Living Bible-TLB)

Update On My Air Plant (Tillandsia)

My first exposure to air plant was at a Pet Fiesta in 2016.

Two years later (2018), I bought my first and only air plant from a nearby plant nursery. 

Another two years later (2020) - the single air plant produced 2 offshoots or "pups".

became 3 air plants. I didn't separate the offshoots from the parent plant.

This was taken in 2021. More offshoots or "pups" appeared.

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New updates

July 2022

My air plant has grown into a clump because I didn't separate the offshoots.

September 2022 - Water droplets from the rain.

October, 2022

I am thinking about separating some of the offshoots or "pups" from the clump.

I hope I can successfully separate some of the offshoots or "pups" to avoid over crowding. Instead of 1 clump of air plants, I will have more.

Linking to Wordless Wednesday & My Corner of the World.

God's laws are perfect.

They protect us, make us wise, and give us joy and light.

God's laws are pure, eternal, just. they are more desirable than gold.

They are sweeter than honey dripping from a honeycomb.

For they warn us away from harm and

give success to those who obey them.

(Psalm 19:7-11, The Living Bible-TLB)

My First Air Plant (Tillandsia).

One day, my friends dropped by for a visit and after lunch we went to the nearby plant nursery. We came upon lots of Air Plants or the Tillandsia hanging at one corner of the nursery. Usually, I will not go near them because they are expensive. But my friend saw that the prices were quite reasonable. When I heard that, I too went near to take a look. I picked up one little plant and it was tagged at RM9. The lady boss told me that when the leaves have turned red or deep pink, it means it is going to flower, just like the one I was holding. That was how I ended up buying this small Air Plant.

About a week later, from the center of the Air Plant came a purple tube-like thing.

The bottom leaves are light green, the upper leaves are red.

And the flower is purple.

To me, this Air Plant resembles the pineapple crown.

Out of the purple tube like thing, came something that is yellow and white.

Altogether there are 3 purple tube-like things.

This is the first and only Air Plant in my garden.

I will wait and see the progress of this Air Plant.

The close up of the flowers. Tiny but very pretty!

I was told that Air Plants are easy to take care.
I hope this will multiple to produce more baby plants.

There are many varieties of Air Plants (Tillandsia).

If this plant grows well, I may consider getting a few more.

Linking To Floral Bliss.

Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body,

but it makes great boasts.

Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.

(James 3:5, New International Version-NIV)

Air Plants Or Tillandsia.

Last month we were at the Pet Fiesta held in Menglembu. Hubby was attracted to this Air Plants stall and he took some photos of the air plants that were on display there. At that time I was not paying much attention to the air plants. My attention then was on the furry pets.

Scientific name of Air Plant is Tillandsia. It is an evergreen plant. At first glance from afar, I thought these were baby pineapple plants. Air plants do not necessary need soil to grow. They can be found growing on other plants, rocks or in soil.

There plants are usually in green or grey colours. Air plants make great house or indoor plants. With some imagination, these air plants can beautify our homes or offices.

This air plant is placed in a glass container with good air circulation. Air plant gets moisture or nutrients from the air around them. If the air is dry, it will need some misting to get moisture.

 Place air plants away from direct sunlight or in partial shade. Air plants does not have much roots.

 Air plants are low maintenance plants. They are small and can fit into small and cute containers. Propagation of air plants are through offshoots growing from the mother plants.

I have seen Air Plants with bright red or pink leaves and bright flowers. Air plants are not cheap. I have been thinking of getting some air plants. But until now, I have not decided whether I should add any more plants to my garden. I once saw a very beautiful air plant in the nursery but the price was too costly for me!

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The following photos are for joining Flower Wednesday. 

A flower bud of my Alcasia plant.

 From bud to flower.

Deep pink/red periwinkle flowers.

These periwinkle flowers help to brighten up this corner of my garden.

A pair of Peace Lily blooms. 

Linking to Image-in-ing & Flower Wednesday.

For, after all, the important thing for us as Christians

is not what we eat or drink but stirring up

goodness and peace and joy from the Holy Spirit.

(Romans 14:17, The Living Bible-TLB)