tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post2348715742234121755..comments2024-01-25T02:07:20.709-08:00Comments on S T i l e T To: Dracaena marginata - Tales of Bulbuls and GrasshopperAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-67095997062983981032013-08-06T06:09:50.382-07:002013-08-06T06:09:50.382-07:00I'm glad you find the critters in my garden ex...I'm glad you find the critters in my garden exotic, just like how I viewed those fauna and flora in your part of the world. Scarcity seems to breed value.<br /><br />The Bulbuls like many other types of birds like to hang around as couples - such an interesting concept of pairing up as partners. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-37510341929408537482013-08-06T06:05:02.612-07:002013-08-06T06:05:02.612-07:00Thanks. As we are all busy people, blogosphere is ...Thanks. As we are all busy people, blogosphere is relegated to some snatched moments at night. <br /><br />The hoppers are getting fat from residing in my garden. I wonder why the birds don't go at them as they often feed on insects and berries. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-30884283331822495892013-08-05T13:56:14.258-07:002013-08-05T13:56:14.258-07:00I love reading about the exotic creatures and plan...I love reading about the exotic creatures and plants in your blogs. Dracaena is grown here as house plants. It certainly wouldn't survive our winters. The bulbuls look like birds with character!Nick Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06431235724349702199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-22445962321033153462013-08-04T03:35:57.248-07:002013-08-04T03:35:57.248-07:00Hello Stil!
Your photos are so beautiful and colou...Hello Stil!<br />Your photos are so beautiful and colourful!<br />Sorry I wasn't very present on the blogosphere lately and this month will be pretty much the same, since we go walking in the mountain as much as possible when the weather allows it!<br />These birds are really cute and pretty and your hopper seem much larger than our usual ones!<br />Many thanks for your faithful visits and sweet comments ;-)<br />Cheerio and keep well!Noushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-30223531998600166842013-08-04T01:41:08.145-07:002013-08-04T01:41:08.145-07:00Actually I do not have the heart to eliminate it a...Actually I do not have the heart to eliminate it after using it as my subject for my photo shoots. I left it to enjoy my garden and hope that its next stop would be my neighbours :OAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-40341046221800580132013-08-02T21:04:50.888-07:002013-08-02T21:04:50.888-07:00Beautiful shots of the dracaena, birds aaannd that...Beautiful shots of the dracaena, birds aaannd that horrific grasshopper haha... for me, too big to kill! That dracaena I kept it small in a small pot. Lovely (due to the colour) spiky leaves, definitely a nice addition to a garden. Have a great weekend, Stiletto!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867061279916535777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-23838537888552006942013-08-02T03:53:18.882-07:002013-08-02T03:53:18.882-07:00Thanks! Its easy to shoot Bulbuls as there are lot...Thanks! Its easy to shoot Bulbuls as there are lots of them around. I'd focus on the cooperative and bold ones.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-52881246437560250562013-08-02T03:51:33.315-07:002013-08-02T03:51:33.315-07:00Thanks! I like them acting lovey-dovey too. Actual...Thanks! I like them acting lovey-dovey too. Actually my garden is overgrown - that's the reason why all sorts of fauna frolicked here.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-57326057558923280442013-08-02T03:25:13.533-07:002013-08-02T03:25:13.533-07:00Thanks! The Dracaena looks like the people's p...Thanks! The Dracaena looks like the people's patio and indoor plant. It is truly versatile as it is found in diverse geographical locations.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-45689286113004751902013-08-02T03:18:26.927-07:002013-08-02T03:18:26.927-07:00Dracaena doesn't do very well indoors for exte...Dracaena doesn't do very well indoors for extended period, unless it is placed near a window. The red colour will fade soon after. I placed mine in the patio and I don't have to bother too much with them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-28719672801891584792013-08-01T22:58:12.943-07:002013-08-01T22:58:12.943-07:00That's very cute Bulbul couple! Your garden is...That's very cute Bulbul couple! Your garden is just haven for all trype of animals! ;)Malarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421349464010347804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-59641267289126405042013-08-01T05:21:40.432-07:002013-08-01T05:21:40.432-07:00Nice shots of bulbuls... Nice shots of bulbuls... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-11290625323684913302013-08-01T04:06:35.873-07:002013-08-01T04:06:35.873-07:00Thanks for the nice feedback and extra plant and b...Thanks for the nice feedback and extra plant and bird facts, including the Tagalog version of the Bulbuls. <br /><br />I initially labelled it as Dracaena marginata 'tricolour' but deleted the 'tricolour' part just before I published this post. This is because I can't really discern the third colour besides the green and the red. The yellow is only apparent when the leaves fade with the chlorophyll resorped. Btw, you are a sharp cookie.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-58204422790576324582013-08-01T03:58:18.477-07:002013-08-01T03:58:18.477-07:00Dracaena marginata is truly a global plant! The wo...Dracaena marginata is truly a global plant! The world is much flattened now anyways.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-85598389506855962622013-08-01T03:56:35.559-07:002013-08-01T03:56:35.559-07:00Now that you mentioned it, the birds and grasshopp...Now that you mentioned it, the birds and grasshopper do acts as ornaments. What a lovely thought :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-80914967350489234142013-08-01T03:52:54.957-07:002013-08-01T03:52:54.957-07:00Thanks Hoe2grow. I used the macro lens to get more...Thanks Hoe2grow. I used the macro lens to get more details from the grasshopper - such as pads on the legs, a row of spines on the thighs, reticulation on the wings and patches of black on the body.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-72929027642540379032013-08-01T03:49:11.751-07:002013-08-01T03:49:11.751-07:00Essentally it is the same as for both the varietie...Essentally it is the same as for both the varieties, the margin is red, only that in the red variety, the shades of red is much heavier.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083409767851425580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-88837397032948817552013-08-01T00:52:24.044-07:002013-08-01T00:52:24.044-07:00The Dracaena is an attractive and versatile plant,...The Dracaena is an attractive and versatile plant, I also have one on my pateo. Love those colourful birds and grasshopper photos.Breathtakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883608347810648676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-85421782387668576182013-08-01T00:25:34.802-07:002013-08-01T00:25:34.802-07:00Great photos, especially with birds! I have potted...Great photos, especially with birds! I have potted Dracaena inside of course. I love this plant but it grows very slowly here in North. Yours is wonderful, with colored stripes on its leaves.Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-44074119700547376572013-07-31T18:33:37.231-07:002013-07-31T18:33:37.231-07:00Hi Elsie, I am smiling while looking at your post,...Hi Elsie, I am smiling while looking at your post, light and amusing. The title mostly is very attractive that leads the eyes to the length of the nice photos. We have the same vegetation and bird, those bulbuls (we call pulangga, with stress at last syllable) are always with us too. And i have those 2 dracaenas too, as well as the lanky long stem that will eventually bend. However, your garden is nicer because of more care and water. By the way i thought it is Dracaena tricolor.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848957958059476177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-36682662010185817042013-07-31T17:52:25.232-07:002013-07-31T17:52:25.232-07:00Lovely photos. The captures of the grasshopper are...Lovely photos. The captures of the grasshopper are especially special. Dracaena marginata is used as a landscape plant in Trinidad as well. Mystic Dreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17518596707953451591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-80606747538731875812013-07-31T12:05:37.751-07:002013-07-31T12:05:37.751-07:00Mam dracenę w domu w doniczce i ładnie mi rośnie. ...Mam dracenę w domu w doniczce i ładnie mi rośnie. Twoje draceny śliczne ptaki i koniki polne ozdabiają. Pozdrawiam.<br />I have a Dracaena in a pot in the house and my growing nicely. Your dracaena beautiful birds and grasshoppers decorate. Yours.Gigahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706670738884178087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-8438410697704396462013-07-31T10:44:04.984-07:002013-07-31T10:44:04.984-07:00As usual, stunning photos ! Loved the ones of the ...As usual, stunning photos ! Loved the ones of the grasshopper - did you use a Macro lens for that Stiletto ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814592055187462200.post-56743614017642729202013-07-31T09:16:14.913-07:002013-07-31T09:16:14.913-07:00The dracena is a indoor plant overhere Elsie. The ...The dracena is a indoor plant overhere Elsie. The one with the red is unknown overhere but it's wonderful. Gorgeous birds you are sharing.<br />Have a wonderful day.Marijkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12848940570958437408noreply@blogger.com