Sempervivum Tectorum
When Sally Russick sent us our latest photography prompt. "Up Close"she may have anticipated a large number of shots of flowers and plants - and why not? They are gorgeous in macro!
Last year I started planting Hens and Chicks in some of the decorative planters I collected. Here are a few, that not only made it through the winter, but flourished. The close up photography actually gives us a glimpse of what they will look like to the naked eye in a few weeks.
You can read more about Sempervivum Tectorum or Hens and Chicks HERE. And to see others' close up pictures of who-knows-what, go to Sally's blog, Studio Sublime.
Nice macro shots of one of my favorite succulents. They are pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love succulents! Yours has a very pleasing pattern and shape to the leaves. I was just at a garden nursery yesterday and I drooled over all the wonderful varies. Many are growing here in Israel, and quite large too. It's common to see big succulents on balconies.
ReplyDeletetheir graphic lines are perfect for close ups, aren't they? i've never heard them called hens and chicks before though...
ReplyDeletewonderful photos :)
I love the way that those grow anywhere... I have a few on the side of the north side of the house.. I don't think they really like living there as they don't do well at all!
ReplyDeleteHi Beti - Love how your close-ups captured the eggplant color in the leaves. My Mom always had hens and chicks and your post gave me a nice bump of nostalgia.
ReplyDeletePaula, thanks for your comment. It is interesting how the camera picks up some of the subtle color that your eye misses. They will change with the temperature to be much more green over the summer. And when the snow revealed them in the winter, the were little tight packed balls. And they remind me of my mother too.
DeleteAll your shot are beautiful, I love patterns!
ReplyDeletewhat great patterns your hens and chickens make! you can see just the wisps on the edge of the leaves ... very cool! These always remind me of my mom. She loved these and always had them planted in the yard
ReplyDeleteSuper! I can tell you had fun with this challenge.
ReplyDeleteI love hen and chicks! We have some on our back porch. Almost forgot about them. They are so cool to grow. In fact a lot of cacti are, I just don't like the ones with spines...they hurt. Great pictures. Love them all.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!!! I love hens and chicks as they are fairly easy to grow, plus they remind me of my grandmother who grew them and shared them with others all the time. I don't have any now but you have renewed my interest in them. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGood job with your close up pics. Mom always had hen and chicks in her garden.
ReplyDeleteI always loved having Hen and Chicks in my rock garden. Your pictures are so lush and lovely. The frog planter.....oooh....awww!
ReplyDeleteSucculents are such interesting plants. I had a bunch in my sunroom in NJ but had to leave them when we moved into the fifthwheel to travel about
ReplyDeletehens and Chicks are some of my favorite succulents. Your pictures are lovely. Love the frog container.
ReplyDeleteLovely macro shots! I too love the frog planter.
ReplyDeleteYou're so lucky you have a green thumb! Those look great in that frog planter. :-)
ReplyDeleteThose are just gorgeous. I love the detail.
ReplyDeleteAh, I love them! I have a few in the garden - and I was thinking to add extra in some nice pots - you just inspired me! The frog planter is so cute :)
ReplyDeleteLove these! Great macro shots and the little frog planter is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know what hens and chicks were! You got some really fantastic shots!
ReplyDeleteI love succulents, these are great shots! My favourite is the spiral one.
ReplyDeleteLove your closeups of the Hens and Chicks. So many wonderful shades of color nestled down in those beauties. My fav part--the colors.
ReplyDeleteThat is a favorite plant memory of mine from childhood...you captured it beautifully!
ReplyDeleteThose hens and chicks are a perfect fit for that frog planter! My favorite is the second to last photo, love the color, pattern of the leaves and details!
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