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{floral friday #87}

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February 22, 2013 By | 15 Comments

kalanchoe from {nifty thrifty things}

Welcome to this week’s {floral friday}!

Happy Friday! I hope y’all will have a great start into the weekend! Do you have anything fun planned?

This week’s flower is the Kalanchoe — a plant I bought during Christmas-time. Almost two months later it’s still holding up well, as you can see. :)

kalanchoe from {nifty thrifty things}

kalanchoe from {nifty thrifty things}

A few facts about the Kalanchoe:

  • The Kalanchoe is native to Madagascar.
  • They are succulents like cacti.
  • The Kalanchoe is easy to care for and comes in great variety of colors.
  • They are toxic! Kalanchoe species contain a substance known as bufadienolide cardiac glycosides which can cause cardiac poisoning.
  • They open their flowers by growing new cells on the inner surface of petals, thus forcing them outwards. {source}

I’m partying here! ❤

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  1. Beverly says:
    February 22, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    I love Kalanchoes as well. I posted mine since my flowers were different. I guess we were on the same wave length today.
    Have a great weekend,
    Bev
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  2. loulou says:
    February 22, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    How gorgeous, both the plant itself and the photos you took of it. The top one is stunning! Wishing you a happy weekend Vanessa!
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  3. Kathryn Griffin @TheDedicatedHouse says:
    February 22, 2013 at 10:10 pm

    Vanessa, your Kolanchoes are so pretty. I had them in my backyard at a former house I owned, and let me tell you they were gorgeous. Super easy to care for and so pretty. Mine were bright red. Anyhoo, thank you for sharing. Hope to see you Monday for Make it Pretty Monday. I’ll definitely be back on Sunday for your fun bash. Wishing you a pretty weekend.. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  4. malia says:
    February 23, 2013 at 5:28 am

    Stunning photography as always Vanessa. Hope Mr. Vanessa is continuing to get stronger!

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  5. Wanda Ann @Memories by the Mile says:
    February 23, 2013 at 4:37 pm

    So pretty and I love the dainty little flowers and the color!
    Have a great weekend.
    xoxo
    Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile

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  6. Lucinde says:
    February 27, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    Great pictures! Love the color of the Kalanchoe :)
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  7. Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says:
    February 28, 2013 at 9:34 pm

    What lovely photos, Vanessa. Thanks so much for adding a bright spot to my day and for linking up to Project Inspire{d} ~

    hugs,

    Mary Beth
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  8. Jessi @ Practically Functional says:
    March 2, 2013 at 6:37 am

    Oh wow, those are gorgeous! I love the bright tiny flowers, so fun!
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  9. Joan Veronica Rovbertson says:
    March 2, 2013 at 9:44 pm

    Hi there, beautiful photos, I pinned this blog! See you!
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