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VERGARA, Renn Miguel R.VERGARA, Renn Miguel R.

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A survey A survey of plant species found of plant species found

within the immediate within the immediate perimeter of my home in perimeter of my home in Angel Village, Imus, Angel Village, Imus, Cavite. It discusses which Cavite. It discusses which are endangered and which are endangered and which are flourishing in the said are flourishing in the said community. Also, community. Also, hypothesis were made hypothesis were made based on the condition of based on the condition of the floras if they would still the floras if they would still be flourishing in 5 years or be flourishing in 5 years or become extinct and become extinct and regarded as endangered regarded as endangered given the factor and given the factor and conditions that possibly conditions that possibly could affect their vital could affect their vital substance.substance.

FLOURISHINGFLOURISHINGplantsplants

red palmred palm

Chamaedorea seifriziiChamaedorea seifrizii

red palmred palm

The red palm is an ideal pot plant or houseplant. It The red palm is an ideal pot plant or houseplant. It has been said that it grows quickly to a mature has been said that it grows quickly to a mature height and seeds early. It prefers shade and can be height and seeds early. It prefers shade and can be easily propagated. easily propagated.

It flourishes because it meets its basic necessities It flourishes because it meets its basic necessities to grow and it does not require any sensitive to grow and it does not require any sensitive nursing and maintenance. It is pot-planted in our nursing and maintenance. It is pot-planted in our home inside the garage, thus providing it with the home inside the garage, thus providing it with the “indoor” habitat it needs.“indoor” habitat it needs.

In 5 years…In 5 years…it would continue to flourish given that it it would continue to flourish given that it

gets enough water as a source of its nutrients.gets enough water as a source of its nutrients.

cryptomeriacryptomeria

Cryptomeria sp.Cryptomeria sp.

cryptomeriacryptomeriaThe cryptomeria is usually an ornamental plant. For The cryptomeria is usually an ornamental plant. For its proper growth, it needs the full sun for its lighting its proper growth, it needs the full sun for its lighting and it only needs moderate watering.and it only needs moderate watering.

The cryptomerias at home are pot-planted. They The cryptomerias at home are pot-planted. They are placed outside where they can receive a great are placed outside where they can receive a great amount of sunlight. Proper hydration is also amount of sunlight. Proper hydration is also provided to them but no extra fertilizations are provided to them but no extra fertilizations are given. Overall, it is not hard to maintain its growth.given. Overall, it is not hard to maintain its growth.

In 5 years…In 5 years…it will become a taller and a more branched it will become a taller and a more branched

plant. This is expected since it receives the proper plant. This is expected since it receives the proper environment conditions that it needs. It is also environment conditions that it needs. It is also easier to grow due to its non-demanding easier to grow due to its non-demanding maintenance. maintenance.

hollyholly

hollyholly

Most holly cultivars require well-drained soilMost holly cultivars require well-drained soil. . These These evergreens can be grown in full sun or in partial evergreens can be grown in full sun or in partial shade. They produce dark green, spikey leaves.shade. They produce dark green, spikey leaves.

The hollies are planted on the ground of the garden. The hollies are planted on the ground of the garden. They receive good amount of sunlight and they are They receive good amount of sunlight and they are moderately watered. Today, they are still young moderately watered. Today, they are still young and only starts to grow more branches.and only starts to grow more branches.

In 5 years…In 5 years…it could grow into a bigger plant given that it it could grow into a bigger plant given that it

would not be harmed. It is somewhat independent; would not be harmed. It is somewhat independent; it requires very less nurturing and assistance from it requires very less nurturing and assistance from humans for its growth.humans for its growth.

bonsaibonsai

bonsaibonsaiBonsai trees may need special, delicate care. When Bonsai trees may need special, delicate care. When it is young, it requires special techniques to attain it is young, it requires special techniques to attain the desired goal in terms of size/form. Maintenance the desired goal in terms of size/form. Maintenance of bonsais require good sunlight source, hydration of bonsais require good sunlight source, hydration and trimming to retain its shape. and trimming to retain its shape.

The bonsai plant at home has already grown big. The bonsai plant at home has already grown big. There was no much attention paid to its shape/form There was no much attention paid to its shape/form (through trimming). Rather, it is planted on ground, (through trimming). Rather, it is planted on ground, placed under sunlight and is very well hydrated. It placed under sunlight and is very well hydrated. It flourishes very well and branches very extensively.flourishes very well and branches very extensively.

In 5 years…In 5 years…it would continue to flourish, grow well, and it would continue to flourish, grow well, and

produce more branches. Proper hydration and produce more branches. Proper hydration and enough sunlight aid in this process.enough sunlight aid in this process.

tamarindtamarind

Tamarindus indicaTamarindus indica

tamarindtamarind

It does well in windswept and coastal areas. It is It does well in windswept and coastal areas. It is resistant to droughts, and is often found in backyard resistant to droughts, and is often found in backyard gardens. gardens.

This tamarind tree has been growing for long This tamarind tree has been growing for long already. It is planted in the neighbor’s backyard and already. It is planted in the neighbor’s backyard and it continues to bear many fruits. Its resistance to it continues to bear many fruits. Its resistance to harsh conditions allows it to flourish for long.harsh conditions allows it to flourish for long.

In 5 years…In 5 years…it would still produce a great amount of it would still produce a great amount of

fruits. It may grow into a bigger tree and there is fruits. It may grow into a bigger tree and there is much possibility with this because of its ability to much possibility with this because of its ability to survive with less water.survive with less water.

mango treesmango trees

Mangifera indicaMangifera indica

mango treesmango trees

Mango trees have very long life spans. They do well Mango trees have very long life spans. They do well in almost any kind of soil, but newly planted trees in almost any kind of soil, but newly planted trees do best if the soil has been enriched with fertilizer or do best if the soil has been enriched with fertilizer or compost. They need good sunlight and plenty of compost. They need good sunlight and plenty of water.water.

Mango trees are very abundant in our community – Mango trees are very abundant in our community – most of the houses plant them. They grow very tall most of the houses plant them. They grow very tall and produce a lot of fruits. Indeed, with the good and produce a lot of fruits. Indeed, with the good environment they are in, they display good health.environment they are in, they display good health.

In 5 years…In 5 years…they would continue growing into tall trees they would continue growing into tall trees

that have green leaves and produces a lot of fruits that have green leaves and produces a lot of fruits provided that constant watering and good location is provided that constant watering and good location is given to them.given to them.

fig treefig tree

Ficus benjaminaFicus benjamina

fig treefig tree

The fig tree is an easy to grow plant which requires The fig tree is an easy to grow plant which requires only good amount of sunlight and watered soil. It only good amount of sunlight and watered soil. It has dark green leaves; production of yellow leaves has dark green leaves; production of yellow leaves could be an effect of dehydration.could be an effect of dehydration.

The fig tree at home are very much exposed to The fig tree at home are very much exposed to sunlight. They are regularly watered. Some are pot-sunlight. They are regularly watered. Some are pot-planted, some are planted on the ground. Both planted, some are planted on the ground. Both types produce healthy, dark green leaves. types produce healthy, dark green leaves.

In 5 years…In 5 years…

it would retain its good, healthy condition it would retain its good, healthy condition because it is provided with its basic needs and with because it is provided with its basic needs and with just the right habitat it needs to be in. just the right habitat it needs to be in.

palmerapalmera

Dypsis sp.Dypsis sp.

palmerapalmera

These are easy palms to grow. It requires only These are easy palms to grow. It requires only proper lighting, and a rich soil with good drainage. It proper lighting, and a rich soil with good drainage. It can grow to a very big circumference.can grow to a very big circumference.

The palmeras at home are planted on the ground The palmeras at home are planted on the ground and are exposed to the sunlight. With proper and and are exposed to the sunlight. With proper and consistent hydration, they grew into big plants with consistent hydration, they grew into big plants with yellow to dark green leaves.yellow to dark green leaves.

In 5 years…In 5 years…it would continue to grow well and produce it would continue to grow well and produce

new leaves provided that it would regularly receive new leaves provided that it would regularly receive water and great amount of sunlight.water and great amount of sunlight.

hawaiian palmhawaiian palm

Wodyetia bifurcaWodyetia bifurca

hawaiian palmhawaiian palmIt is an extremely woody and tall palm, able to take It is an extremely woody and tall palm, able to take the advantage of abundance in light source. It is the advantage of abundance in light source. It is also drought and wind tolerant. also drought and wind tolerant.

It is planted on the ground in our garden, providing It is planted on the ground in our garden, providing it with enough space to grow tall. It is given enough it with enough space to grow tall. It is given enough water and the open area allows it to capture water and the open area allows it to capture sunlight. It has been in our home for long and sunlight. It has been in our home for long and survived strong winds and storms.survived strong winds and storms.

In 5 years…In 5 years…it would continue to flourish and grow tall. It it would continue to flourish and grow tall. It

requires less attention in nurturing itself; it can requires less attention in nurturing itself; it can survive intense weather conditions with bases on survive intense weather conditions with bases on past experiences.past experiences.

bird’s nest bird’s nest

Asplenium nidus L.Asplenium nidus L.

bird’s nestbird’s nestThe bird’s nest is an aerial plant that requires The bird’s nest is an aerial plant that requires abundant moisture and shade for optimum growth. abundant moisture and shade for optimum growth. It is said that it can adjust itself in a greater amount It is said that it can adjust itself in a greater amount of exposure to sunlight.of exposure to sunlight.

It is hung near the water falls in our garden and is It is hung near the water falls in our garden and is highly exposed to sunlight. At first, it had very green highly exposed to sunlight. At first, it had very green and wide leaves. It had fluctuating conditions, which and wide leaves. It had fluctuating conditions, which included drying up, until it finally adapted to the sun included drying up, until it finally adapted to the sun (but never grew as big as before). This proves its (but never grew as big as before). This proves its ability to adapt to sunlight but still, it has its ability to adapt to sunlight but still, it has its preference over shade for optimum growth. preference over shade for optimum growth.

In 5 years…In 5 years…it would stay as how it is today given that it would stay as how it is today given that

proper hydration is provided to the plant. Still, it proper hydration is provided to the plant. Still, it would be best if transferred to a shady location.would be best if transferred to a shady location.

karandatkarandat

Dischidia merrillii Schltr.Dischidia merrillii Schltr.

exposed to sunlightexposed to sunlight

under shadeunder shade

karandatkarandatKarandat has modified roots which it uses for Karandat has modified roots which it uses for attachment and support. It usually lives in mossy attachment and support. It usually lives in mossy forests and it is a Philippine endemic. forests and it is a Philippine endemic.

In my observation, it grows better under shade. In my observation, it grows better under shade. Those exposed to sunlight do not flourish as well as Those exposed to sunlight do not flourish as well as those placed inside the cabana. It needs regular those placed inside the cabana. It needs regular hydration as well.hydration as well.

In 5 years…In 5 years…

there is a big chance that it would still grow there is a big chance that it would still grow well with consistent care given to it. Comparing the well with consistent care given to it. Comparing the specimens, those under the shade would grow specimens, those under the shade would grow better than those exposed to sunlight. better than those exposed to sunlight.

foxtailfoxtail

Asparagus meyeriAsparagus meyeri

foxtailfoxtail

The foxtail is mistaken as a fern that produces The foxtail is mistaken as a fern that produces spores, rather it is a spermatophyte that produces spores, rather it is a spermatophyte that produces seeds. The foxtail requires utmost care and a lot of seeds. The foxtail requires utmost care and a lot of water to survive and stay flourishing. It also grows water to survive and stay flourishing. It also grows best when exposed to sunlight.best when exposed to sunlight.

It is pot-planted at home, placed near the waterfalls It is pot-planted at home, placed near the waterfalls and exposed very much to sunlight. The abundance and exposed very much to sunlight. The abundance in its basic necessities and availability of a good in its basic necessities and availability of a good habitat allows it to flourish well. habitat allows it to flourish well.

In 5 years…In 5 years…it would continue flourishing only if it is it would continue flourishing only if it is

taken care of very well. If somewhat neglected, it taken care of very well. If somewhat neglected, it may have the possibility of being endangered.may have the possibility of being endangered.

palmerapalmera

Chrysalidocarpus lutescensChrysalidocarpus lutescens

palmerapalmera

Based on observations, the palmera plant can Based on observations, the palmera plant can easily adapt to its environment. The palmera plants, easily adapt to its environment. The palmera plants, both placed under sunlight and shade, flourishes both placed under sunlight and shade, flourishes well as long as it receives proper hydration. The well as long as it receives proper hydration. The plants at home have been there for years already. plants at home have been there for years already.

In 5 years…In 5 years…

it would not have any signs of it would not have any signs of endangerment because of its abundance today. Its endangerment because of its abundance today. Its ability to adapt easily and non-sensitivity adds to the ability to adapt easily and non-sensitivity adds to the assurance that it would still flourish in many years to assurance that it would still flourish in many years to come.come.

euphorbiaeuphorbia

Euphorbia sp.Euphorbia sp.

euphorbiaeuphorbia

The euphorbia plants need the least care. They, like The euphorbia plants need the least care. They, like cactuses, require only small amounts of water for cactuses, require only small amounts of water for their nutrition.their nutrition.

At home, they are planted in pots. They are placed At home, they are planted in pots. They are placed almost at the back of the house where there is still almost at the back of the house where there is still sunlight able to enter. Moderate amount of water is sunlight able to enter. Moderate amount of water is provided. They display good health and colorful provided. They display good health and colorful “flowers”, still.“flowers”, still.

In 5 years…In 5 years…it would be easy for them to flourish and be it would be easy for them to flourish and be

colorful. CAM plants have the ability to survive colorful. CAM plants have the ability to survive given harsh weather conditions like high given harsh weather conditions like high temperatures and drought. temperatures and drought.

bougainvillabougainvilla

Bougainvillea sp.Bougainvillea sp.

bougainvillabougainvillaThe bougainvilla needs the full sun to flower best, The bougainvilla needs the full sun to flower best, and it prefers dry or at least very well-drained soiland it prefers dry or at least very well-drained soil. . It It is easily propagated by woody cuttings and through is easily propagated by woody cuttings and through biotic factors attracted to its colourful bractsbiotic factors attracted to its colourful bracts. .

The bougainvilla is planted outside where it can get The bougainvilla is planted outside where it can get a lot of sunlight. It is very leafy and it creates a mix a lot of sunlight. It is very leafy and it creates a mix of different colors of bracts. It is not demanding of different colors of bracts. It is not demanding when it comes to watering but it grows very quickly when it comes to watering but it grows very quickly and abundantly. and abundantly.

In 5 years…In 5 years…

it would grow as rapidly as how it is today. It it would grow as rapidly as how it is today. It requires less attention for its continuous growth and requires less attention for its continuous growth and propagation is easily facilitated by the plant .propagation is easily facilitated by the plant .

santansantan

Ixora javanicaIxora javanica

santansantanThe santan is very useful for biotic factors: its The santan is very useful for biotic factors: its flowers contain nectar for the butterflies and its flowers contain nectar for the butterflies and its leaves provide food for the caterpillars. In return, leaves provide food for the caterpillars. In return, the attracted butterflies or bees give an advantage the attracted butterflies or bees give an advantage to the plant for its propagation. to the plant for its propagation.

Santan plants seem to be the most abundant plant Santan plants seem to be the most abundant plant in our community (next to grasses). Almost every in our community (next to grasses). Almost every neighbourhood has them. It may be because of its neighbourhood has them. It may be because of its beautiful, attractive, radiant red flowers and non-beautiful, attractive, radiant red flowers and non-demanding maintenance. demanding maintenance.

In 5 years…In 5 years…it would continue to flourish in the it would continue to flourish in the

community as it did many years ago when I was still community as it did many years ago when I was still very young. It is woody, easy to grow, and pleasing very young. It is woody, easy to grow, and pleasing to the eyes. to the eyes.

rangoon creeperrangoon creeper

Quisqualis indica L.Quisqualis indica L.

rangoon creeperrangoon creeper

They are creeping and They are creeping and fast-growing climbing shrub. fast-growing climbing shrub. At first, its flowers are white then it changes to pink At first, its flowers are white then it changes to pink and crimson over a three-day period. They produce and crimson over a three-day period. They produce nectar and are therefore attractive to butterflies – nectar and are therefore attractive to butterflies – efficient for propagation.efficient for propagation.

The rangoon creeper in the photos are wild (in a The rangoon creeper in the photos are wild (in a vacant lot), proving that they are abundant in the vacant lot), proving that they are abundant in the community. It can easily grow and survive in community. It can easily grow and survive in different conditions and needs no delicate care; different conditions and needs no delicate care; nectar production aids in propagation.nectar production aids in propagation.

In 5 years…In 5 years…there would not be much difference in its there would not be much difference in its

abundance considering only natural occurrences. A abundance considering only natural occurrences. A possibility of a new house built within the area may possibility of a new house built within the area may cause the decline in population of the creepers.cause the decline in population of the creepers.

makahiyamakahiya

Mimosa pudicaMimosa pudica

makahiyamakahiya

The plant is diffusely spreading, half-woody herb, The plant is diffusely spreading, half-woody herb, with branched stems and sparingly prickly with with branched stems and sparingly prickly with numerous bristly hairs. It is a common weed widely numerous bristly hairs. It is a common weed widely distributed in grasslands.distributed in grasslands.

The makahiya plant in the picture is also wild, found The makahiya plant in the picture is also wild, found in the same place as the rangoon creeper. It is in the same place as the rangoon creeper. It is abundant because it is not fragile and it spreads abundant because it is not fragile and it spreads easily.easily.

In 5 years… In 5 years… there would not be much difference in its there would not be much difference in its

population considering only natural phenomena. population considering only natural phenomena. Any artificial/ human activity may alter its Any artificial/ human activity may alter its propagation or abundance. propagation or abundance.

champagne palmchampagne palm

Hyophorbe lagenicaulisHyophorbe lagenicaulis

champagne palmchampagne palm

This palm prefers light shade and moist soil. This palm prefers light shade and moist soil. However, it can take full sun if it is given adequate However, it can take full sun if it is given adequate water during dry periods. water during dry periods.

It is planted on the ground of the garden of a It is planted on the ground of the garden of a different home, thus providing it with enough space different home, thus providing it with enough space to grow well. Even though it is exposed to light, it to grow well. Even though it is exposed to light, it has already adapted to it and flourished.has already adapted to it and flourished.

In 5 years…In 5 years…its adaptability would help it survive for that its adaptability would help it survive for that

long. There would not be much changes given long. There would not be much changes given proper watering of the plant.proper watering of the plant.

bananabanana

Musa sp. Musa sp.

bananabanana

Bananas are sensitive plants which require bright Bananas are sensitive plants which require bright light, warmth, good soil, and high humidity. light, warmth, good soil, and high humidity.

The young banana trees are grown by our neighbor The young banana trees are grown by our neighbor and they could have been paying much attention to and they could have been paying much attention to its nutrition and care. It receives good amount of its nutrition and care. It receives good amount of light in its location.light in its location.

In 5 years…In 5 years…if continual good care is provided to the if continual good care is provided to the

plant, it would continue to flourish and grow fruits. If plant, it would continue to flourish and grow fruits. If not, it could easily dry up, degrade, and eventually not, it could easily dry up, degrade, and eventually die.die.

chichiricachichirica

Catharanthus sp.Catharanthus sp.

chichiricachichirica

The plant pThe plant prefers a sunny, and well-drained refers a sunny, and well-drained locationlocation. It attracts butterflies or bees which aid in . It attracts butterflies or bees which aid in its propagation.its propagation.

At home, it is planted on the soil in a spot where it At home, it is planted on the soil in a spot where it can get enough sunlight but it is regularly watered. can get enough sunlight but it is regularly watered. It still produces green leaves and bright yellow It still produces green leaves and bright yellow flowers though. It does not require any special care flowers though. It does not require any special care or fertilizers to flourish well.or fertilizers to flourish well.

In 5 years…In 5 years…it would still be as flourishing as today. Like it would still be as flourishing as today. Like

the other plants, it can easily adapt to the the other plants, it can easily adapt to the environment it is placed in.environment it is placed in.

sampaguitasampaguita

Jasminum sambacJasminum sambac

sampaguitasampaguita

Sampaguita requires a lot of sunlight, heat, and Sampaguita requires a lot of sunlight, heat, and moist soil for utmost blooming of the flowers. moist soil for utmost blooming of the flowers.

The sampaguita in the pictures are located outdoors The sampaguita in the pictures are located outdoors where it can get enough sunlight. Also, our neighbor where it can get enough sunlight. Also, our neighbor regularly waters it and gives much attention towards regularly waters it and gives much attention towards it for its beautiful flowering.it for its beautiful flowering.

In 5 years…In 5 years…it will continue to flourish if taken care of it will continue to flourish if taken care of

very well. Because of its demands and sensitivity, it very well. Because of its demands and sensitivity, it may not produce flowers as beautiful if otherwise.may not produce flowers as beautiful if otherwise.

meadow weed/ cracker plantmeadow weed/ cracker plant

Ruella tuberosaRuella tuberosa

meadow weed/ cracker plantmeadow weed/ cracker plant

When the fruit is ripe, a drop of rain will break it When the fruit is ripe, a drop of rain will break it open with an audible report (hence the name open with an audible report (hence the name “cracker plant”), dispersing the seeds away from the “cracker plant”), dispersing the seeds away from the mother plant.mother plant. This mainly is a function for This mainly is a function for propagation.propagation.

The plant is abundant in the place, and is taken The plant is abundant in the place, and is taken care of by the neighbor. It receives proper hydration care of by the neighbor. It receives proper hydration and enough sunlight as well.and enough sunlight as well.

In 5 years…In 5 years…it would still flourish. The proper it would still flourish. The proper

environment is given to it and its techniques for environment is given to it and its techniques for propagation is very effective with respect to its propagation is very effective with respect to its location.location.

tridaxtridax

Tridax procumbensTridax procumbens

tridaxtridax

Tridax plant is invasive in part because it produces Tridax plant is invasive in part because it produces so many of its seeds, up to 1500 per plant, and so many of its seeds, up to 1500 per plant, and each achene can catch the wind and be carried each achene can catch the wind and be carried some distance away from the plant.some distance away from the plant.

The tridax in the pictures are wild and are very The tridax in the pictures are wild and are very abundant all over the community. They have a very abundant all over the community. They have a very effective type of seed propagation and it requires effective type of seed propagation and it requires the least care/ strict environment measures.the least care/ strict environment measures.

In 5 years…In 5 years…it would be as abundant, and maybe even it would be as abundant, and maybe even

more. As how I observed it, these species became more. As how I observed it, these species became more distinct in the community today than it was more distinct in the community today than it was years ago.years ago.

itch grassitch grass

Rottboellia Rottboellia

cochinchinensiscochinchinensis

itch grassitch grassItch grass invades agricultural fields and other Itch grass invades agricultural fields and other disturbed areas. The hairs on the stems and leaves disturbed areas. The hairs on the stems and leaves can cause severe irritation, and the plant is can cause severe irritation, and the plant is unpalatable to livestock and wildlife. Seed unpalatable to livestock and wildlife. Seed production continues throughout the growing production continues throughout the growing season.season.

Itch grass here is a very common grass. It can Itch grass here is a very common grass. It can easily be seen in vacant lots and it can be noticed easily be seen in vacant lots and it can be noticed that they can grow tall. They grow under favorable that they can grow tall. They grow under favorable conditions but they do not require any special care.conditions but they do not require any special care.

In 5 years…In 5 years…being the grass that it is, it would continue being the grass that it is, it would continue

to grow naturally given that no human activities to grow naturally given that no human activities would hinder it. would hinder it.

avocadoavocado

Persea americanaPersea americana

avocadoavocado

The avocado tree does not tolerate freezing The avocado tree does not tolerate freezing temperatures, and it can be grown only in temperatures, and it can be grown only in subtropical or tropical climates. It needs high subtropical or tropical climates. It needs high humidity and well aerated soils.humidity and well aerated soils.

The avocado plant shown in the picture is young. It The avocado plant shown in the picture is young. It would need special attention, allocation, and would need special attention, allocation, and nutrition for it to grow well into a fruit-bearing tree.nutrition for it to grow well into a fruit-bearing tree.

In 5 years…In 5 years…

it would grow into a healthy, fruit-bearing it would grow into a healthy, fruit-bearing avocado tree if it continues to receive the nutrients avocado tree if it continues to receive the nutrients and proper environment that it needs. and proper environment that it needs.

ENDANGEREDENDANGERED

plantsplants

gumamelagumamela

Hibiscus rosasinensisHibiscus rosasinensis

gumamelagumamela

Gumamela is a fragile plant. It needs to be Gumamela is a fragile plant. It needs to be protected from strong winds and it has to be well protected from strong winds and it has to be well hydrated.hydrated.

Before, there were many gumamela plants in our Before, there were many gumamela plants in our community. But today, there is a noticeable community. But today, there is a noticeable decrease in their population. This could have been decrease in their population. This could have been caused by the fluctuating weather conditions and caused by the fluctuating weather conditions and the strong storms and winds that have passed over the strong storms and winds that have passed over the years. the years.

In 5 years…In 5 years…there could still be a decrease in their there could still be a decrease in their

number. It can only be altered if people would plant number. It can only be altered if people would plant new ones and would grow them with utmost new ones and would grow them with utmost protection and maintenance.protection and maintenance.

atisatis

Annona squamosa

atisatis

Atis is supposed to be an easy plant to grow. It only Atis is supposed to be an easy plant to grow. It only requires a tropical weather to grow well.requires a tropical weather to grow well.

However, this atis tree seems to be drying up. Its However, this atis tree seems to be drying up. Its fruits are also degraded and emptied already. This fruits are also degraded and emptied already. This could be an effect of dehydration of the plant. could be an effect of dehydration of the plant. Though it receives enough sunlight, water loss Though it receives enough sunlight, water loss could be its problem. could be its problem.

In 5 years…In 5 years…

this atis tree could be all dried up already if this atis tree could be all dried up already if not given the proper hydration it needs. not given the proper hydration it needs.

white angelwhite angel

Wrightia antidysentericaWrightia antidysenterica

white angelwhite angelIt produces pure white flowers and dark green It produces pure white flowers and dark green leaves. It is seen that some branches look dry and leaves. It is seen that some branches look dry and produces less leaves than others.produces less leaves than others.

It is planted near the light source from inside of our It is planted near the light source from inside of our garage in a plant box (cause of the noticeable garage in a plant box (cause of the noticeable bending of flowers). It is regularly watered, but is bending of flowers). It is regularly watered, but is provided with no fertilizers. provided with no fertilizers.

In 5 years…In 5 years…if not moved, it may not be as abundant as if not moved, it may not be as abundant as

today since it may require more light than what it today since it may require more light than what it receives from the inside of our garage. It also looks receives from the inside of our garage. It also looks fragile and the small space of the plant box may fragile and the small space of the plant box may cause crowdedness and competition for nutrients cause crowdedness and competition for nutrients among plants.among plants.

juniperjuniper

juniperjuniper

This plant is low maintenance. It thrives in full sun This plant is low maintenance. It thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. and prefers well-drained soil.

However, the juniper plant in the picture seems to However, the juniper plant in the picture seems to be drying up. I hypothesized that this is a natural be drying up. I hypothesized that this is a natural effect of its age already. This bonsai juniper is really effect of its age already. This bonsai juniper is really old – it has been there for roughly 10 years. In old – it has been there for roughly 10 years. In addition, even though it is low-maintenance, it still addition, even though it is low-maintenance, it still needs the proper nutrition and the right needs the proper nutrition and the right environment. From what I can observe, it barely environment. From what I can observe, it barely receives enough sunlight and water. receives enough sunlight and water.

In 5 years…In 5 years…it would more likely be dead already.it would more likely be dead already.

summarysummaryMost plant species Most plant species available within the available within the perimeter are ornamental perimeter are ornamental plants – mostly in a plants – mostly in a controlled environment, in controlled environment, in the gardens of houses. the gardens of houses. However, there is still However, there is still noticeable abundance of noticeable abundance of wild weeds or grasses. wild weeds or grasses.

There are very few There are very few species of endangered species of endangered plants –some of which are plants –some of which are very fragile and are effects very fragile and are effects of inconsistencies in their of inconsistencies in their environment.environment.

summarysummaryIn 5 years…In 5 years…

the ornamentals/ plants in the garden the ornamentals/ plants in the garden would continue to flourish and to grow would continue to flourish and to grow well. This is because they are in a well. This is because they are in a controlled environment where they are controlled environment where they are able to receive the proper climate and able to receive the proper climate and nutrients that they need to grow. Human nutrients that they need to grow. Human assistance is given to them so that they assistance is given to them so that they would be in their best condition.would be in their best condition.

the wild plants/weeds would continue to the wild plants/weeds would continue to flourish and propagate as well if there is flourish and propagate as well if there is no human interference. If otherwise, no human interference. If otherwise, building of new houses or other building of new houses or other developments may cause the decrease developments may cause the decrease in their population.in their population.

the endangered plants, if not given the the endangered plants, if not given the proper attention, would continue to proper attention, would continue to degrade and may soon die because of degrade and may soon die because of whatever discrepancy/ inconsistency whatever discrepancy/ inconsistency they have.they have.

Who has not found the heaven belowWho has not found the heaven belowWill fail of it above.Will fail of it above.

God's residence is next to min,God's residence is next to min,His furniture is love.His furniture is love.

-Emily Dickinson -Emily Dickinson

references / linkshttp://philippinegarden.com/index.htm

http://www.magnoliagardensnursery.com/

http://theoaktreedepot.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/

http://www.evergreenplantnursery.com/