Orlando has been so dry and hot this year, and my poor trees have been struggling. However through all the draught they still try their best to put out some wonderful surprises. This past week end I notice how loaded my Wrightia religiosa (Water Jasmine) was, but it hadn’t bloomed yet. Well today the heavens opened and we had a huge cloud burst. It wasn’t an hour later and I notice that the Water Jasmine lived up to its name.
Wrightia religiosa in Bloom
Along with the incredible blooms is a very strong sweet smell of the Jasmine flowers. In case you have never seen one of these up close here are the flowers. They either hang in single or in pairs.
Wrightia religiosa Blooms
These trees have very aggressive roots, and new shoots tend to grow straight up from the trunk and base. It is a challenge to keep in in control, and this one needs a bit of work. However I think I’ll wait for the flowers to fade before I do anything. Times like these I just like to appreciate the best that the tree has to offer and remember why I fell in love with Bonsai in the first place.
