Medusa, All Grown Up

© Mary K. Robison

Medusa, All Grown Up

Uploaded: November 15, 2014 | Entered: November 15, 2014 14:21:03

Description

...half of it, anyway.
The photo today is the final flowering stage of the Cotyledon plant that I've nicknamed Medusa, for the mophead look it has. I've posted several photos of this in the past two years ~ clearly a favorite.
Yesterday's post was the very early bud stage of this plant. It doesn't look all that impressive, so I wanted everyone who hasn't seen this before to understand why I like it so much.
Bonus tip: if you type in Cotyledon - Plant on Google, you'll find an incredible number of succulents with this "umbrella name". And I thought I was growing the only two versions!
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!


Exif: F Number: 3.7, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 10/900 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 5.00 mm, Model: FinePix F500EXR

Comments

Val Feldman level-deluxe November 15, 2014

Oh, my green thumb is itching to try this one, Mary. I love the droopy flower heads and the vibrant red and yellow colors...the water drops are icing on the mophead! :) #1595467

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 15, 2014

Beautiful flowers and color, Mary. Perfectly captured #11187143

Bill Whala November 15, 2014

What an amazingly beautiful plant, Mary!! You did a fantastic job of photographing and presenting it here. #11187155

Sheri Whala November 15, 2014

This is such a cool plant! Awesome capture! #11187203

Jeff Sielski November 15, 2014

Beautiful Mary!!! #11187210

Mary K. Robison November 15, 2014

Thank you, Val, Tammy, Bill, Sheri, and Jeff. I'm glad you like it.
Val, do check out the "Cotyledon - plant" link ~ it'll give you something to dream about this winter.:) #11187223

Gord MacEachern November 15, 2014

Gorgeous capture and presentation here Mary, I am sure my wife would love this mophead!! #11187264

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 15, 2014

Very beautiful, Mary! #11187281

Mary K. Robison November 15, 2014

Thanks for commenting, Gord and Terry. I appreciate it! #11187332

Tiia Vissak November 16, 2014

a great close-up! #11187373

Madonna Ashman November 16, 2014

Mary this is a beautiful shot. Very cool plant!!!!!! #11187381

Mary K. Robison November 16, 2014

Thank you, Tiia and Madonna. #11187386

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 16, 2014

The colors, clarity, detail, & lighting are exceptional, Mary. Good luck. Great info too.
#11187387

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 16, 2014

Pretty! #11187430

Mary K. Robison November 16, 2014

Thank you, Patrick and Shelly. #11187496

Joy Rector November 16, 2014

beautiful #11187499

Nadia Paul November 16, 2014

Beautiful colour and great detail in this wonderful close up Mary - love the waterdrops! #11188047

Maria Warren level-classic November 16, 2014

this is so amazing and so beautiful. #11188118

Barbara Waldoch November 16, 2014

Wonderful shot, Mary! #11188146

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer November 17, 2014

LOVE this one too, Mary.
I see you have been busy lately and I haven't. Sorry I've missed so many images here.
And I'm trying not to obligate you with too many comments at one time, but I just had to tell you how beautiful I think this is. Another fav! #11188519

Mary K. Robison November 18, 2014

Thanks, Joy, Nadia, Maria, Barbara, and Kiki. I always appreciate your friendly comments. #11190399

Teresa Burnett level-classic November 18, 2014

Love this, Mary!! It is a gorgeous plant, and you've captured the buds beautifully!! Love the color and detail!! #11191011

Cindy Bendush level-classic December 28, 2014

Great color and detail in this close-up! #11213934

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