Tag Archives: Torrance

Tillandsia Tuesday

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Denise

* Tillandsia duratii has the most fragrant flower over the longest period of time. There is currently more demand than supply. * Tillandsia xerographica’s inflorescence can last up to a year. It has been overcollected in its home of Guatemala. … Continue reading →

Posted in Plant Portraits | Tagged air plants, bromeliads, California, Rainforest Flora, tillandsias, Torrance | 7 Comments

Landscape Crit

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Denise

A new shopping center was planted with sharp plants four years ago. Agaves, yuccas. I was thrilled but also slightly alarmed.

Posted in agaves, woody lilies, design, succulents | Tagged Agave 'Blue Flame', Agave 'Blue Glow', Agave americana, Agave attenuata, Agave desmettiana, Agave parryi var. truncata, Agave weberi 'Arizona Star', California, Del Amo Mall, Salvia greggii, sansevieria, Senecio mandraliscae, The Malling of America by William Severini Kowinski, Torrance, Yucca aloifolia, Yucca rostrata | 8 Comments