Monthly Archives: November 2017

What Rusty Leaves?

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Flo Nature Lover

Leaf rust diseases are caused by a group of related fungi. Some rust fungi only need to infect one host plant to complete its lifecycle. May stunted growth, dead branches and yellowing leaves that drop prematurely. This fungal disease affects a … Continue reading →

Posted in Rusty Leaves | Leave a comment

Sembawang Tree

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Flo Nature Lover

      Sembawang is a housing estate located in the north of Singapore. Sembawang Road, spanning about 8 km, connects this housing estate to Upper Thomson Road. This place is named after the Sembawang tree (scientific name: Mesua ferruginea). … Continue reading →

Posted in Sembawang Tree, Singapore Heritage Trees | Leave a comment

Beauty of Lotus

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Flo Nature Lover

Born in the water, grown in the water, rising up above the water — stands unsmeared by the water. The white lotus flower and pink lotus flower from the Nelumbo family are seen as meaning purity and devotion. More passionately … Continue reading →

Posted in Lotus, No Mud, No Lotus | Leave a comment

Eucalyptus Tree

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Flo Nature Lover

The eucalyptus is a family of trees native to Australia and a favorite of the koalas. The dried leaves and oil are used to make medicine. Though eucalyptus is used medicinally for many purposes. Eucalyptus leaf contains chemicals that might … Continue reading →

Posted in Eucalyptus Tree, Uncategorized | Leave a comment