Hui Xing Lau
Feb 6, 20201 min read
Gasteria carinata var. verrucosa | Gardening Diary
Also known as 'ox tongue', this Gasteria succulent is a close relative of Aloe and Haworthia species. I was attracted to the little warts...
Hui Xing Lau
Jan 21, 20201 min read
Jurong Bird Park
Like a typical kiasu Singaporean, I jumped at the chance of visiting the Jurong Bird Park for free during the September holidays. Hats...
Hui Xing Lau
Jul 29, 20191 min read
Tillandsia seleriana | Gardening Diary
I have been busy over the past month with work and my ever-growing plant collection. My obsession with indoor plants has taken to new...
Hui Xing Lau
May 26, 20191 min read
A visit by Lime Butterfly (Papilio demoleus malayanus)
Despite living in an urban environment, my room does receive visitors from nature. Usually, they are little critters or mostly household...
Hui Xing Lau
May 12, 20191 min read
Tillandsia caput-medusae | Gardening Diary
Tillandsia caput-medusae is one of the hardiest air plants in my collection and can survive long periods of drought. It enjoys high...
Hui Xing Lau
Mar 11, 20192 min read
NParks Garden Watch Training
Only birding could have dragged me out of bed on a Saturday morning to head to a four-hour workshop. I am participating in this year's...
Hui Xing Lau
Feb 15, 20191 min read
Byblis | Gardening Diary
Byblis is a genus of carnivorous plants originating from Australia. Its status as a true carnivorous genus was initially not established...
Hui Xing Lau
Nov 25, 20181 min read
Othonna capensis 'Ruby Necklace' | Gardening Diary
The 'Ruby Necklace' is a trailing succulent featuring bean-shaped leaves on purple stems. Unlike many succulents, it is a fast-growing...
Hui Xing Lau
Oct 17, 20182 min read
Birdwatching at Kranji Marshes
I finally visited the Kranji Marshes, which is Singapore's largest freshwater swamp. Most of the nature reserve is gazetted as a core...
HuiXL
Aug 26, 20171 min read
Glasswinged Butterfly (Greta oto)
Glasswinged Butterfly/Glasswing (Greta oto) Family: Nymphalidae The glasswinged butterfly, as its name implies, is famous for its...
