Monday, April 21, 2008

Allamanda blanchetti

When I first started to appreciate and learn about flowers and their names, there is this common yellowish flower that can be found almost anywhere in residential and urban parks. It is called Allamanda. Now, after looking through the books again, I found there is another Allamanda called Allamanda blanchetti. Almost look alike but this one has purple flower, hence, the name purple allamanda. Like any other ornamental plants, this one is easy to propagate with stem cuttings. Just plant this flowering shrub under full sun and remember to water it regularly. However, take note, all parts of this plant are toxic and the milky sap can irritate the skin.

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