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Maui, HI
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Title
Red Ti The Queen Of Tropical Foliage
Artist
Sharon Mau
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Macro
Description
For keenest enjoyment, I visit when the dew is on them, or in cloudy weather, or when the rain is falling: and I must be alone or with someone who cares for them as I do - David Fairchild
. . â… . . :: the light was gorgeous on this day . I'll always remember the wonderful gentle rain we enjoyed and how the beautiful red Ti leaves glistened like sparkling diamonds . that special moment is immortalized in this image which is one of my favourites . we have several colour varieties and types of Ti on Maui and some are also variegated . . I adore the red ones the most . they are so pretty and grow so tall . . the gorgeous ornamental red foliage is a highlight in my tropical garden :: . . ♥ . . â… . .
Cordylines are known to the tropical world by many names and are crowned as 'King of tropical foliage' . . The tropical Ti plant, also known as Ti is used extensively by Hawaiians and planted at the entrance to a home or business for good fortune and to drive away negative energy. There are many varieties here on Maui. They are technically classified as Cordyline terminalis. There are approximately 20 species of Cordyline, which, as I understand, are in the Agave family, Agaveaceae.
They have long narrow, leathery, often variegated leaves and yellowish, white, or reddish flowers with glossy deep red berries. Many which are thriving in their growing conditions stand over 15 feet high.
Native to Eastern Asia to Polynesia, Ti hybrids have names in Hawaiian, English, French, and Japanese. The correct pronunciation of Ti is similar to Tea.
Ti leaves are also used in cooking. Meats, fruits and other ingredients are wrapped in the leaves and steamed, baked or roasted as in traditional Hawaiian luau. They are also used in the imu in roasting Pork for Kahlua pig, which is delicious.
The beautiful leaves are also used in wrapping special sacred offerings and gifts called Ho'okupu. And they are woven into beautiful ropes and rosettes in Lei.
Cordyline fruticosa is an evergreen flowering plant in the Asparagus family, Asparagaceae, known by a wide variety of common names, including Cabbage Palm, Good Luck Plant, Palm Lily, Ti Plant, KÄ«, LÄ'Ä« (Hawaiian), TÄ« Pore (MÄori), SÄ« (Tongan), Lauti (Samoan), and Ę»AutÄ« (Tahitian).
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July 22nd, 2010
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Honolulu, HI - United States
Intense red. Love the raindrops but also the flowing composition. f/l/p/t/g+
Groningen, GR - Netherlands
Wonderful details and red colorful light, Sharon, love those droplets. L/F
Lebanon, OR - United States
The detail in your macro image is delightful dear Sharon. Your photography is such a treat to view. ;-) FV
Maui, HI - United States
. . ★ . . :: the light was gorgeous on this day . I'll always remember the wonderful gentle rain we enjoyed and how the beautiful red Ti leaves glistened like sparkling diamonds . that special moment is immortalized in this image which is one of my favourites . we have several colour varieties and types of Ti on Maui and some are also variegated . . I adore the red ones the most . they are so pretty and grow so tall . . the gorgeous ornamental red foliage is a highlight in our tropical garden . . I also love the beautiful comments on this page . . . thank you :: . . ♥ . . ★ . .
Sun Lakes, AZ - United States
Hi Sharon, What a gorgeous macro shot. Fantastic color, detail and light...simply incredible. Nicely done. v/f
Maui, HI - United States
. . ★ . . it is a beautiful red Ti plant called Cordyline . we have them on Maui in green and many variegated varieties as well . . although the beautiful red Ti is my personal favourite . thank you Mark . . ★ . .
Maui, Ha - United States
. . . ╰⊰✿ . ♥ . . Aloha . thank you for your kind comment Terri . delighted you enjoy it . . ♥ . . ✿⊱╮ . . . . . http://fineartamerica.com/groups/dimensions.html
Wellington County, ON - Canada
Wonderful Sharon. I like the way you created flow and raindrops in this lovely image.
Sharon Mau replied:
. . thank you so much Shelley . . after a gentle rain the light was perfect on this day . . :)
Maui, Ha - United States
. . . ╰⊰✿ . •.¸☆ ☆¸.• Featured: :: H A W A I I :: •.¸☆ ☆¸.• . ✿⊱╮ . . . . . http://fineartamerica.com/groups/hawaii.html
Maui, Ha - United States
. . . ╰⊰✿ . •.¸☆ ☆¸.• Featured: :: M A C R O :: •.¸☆ ☆¸.• . ✿⊱╮ . . . . . http://fineartamerica.com/groups/macro.html
Cambridge, ON - Canada
Magnificent, Sharon!!! Your macro shots of the gorgeous flowers of Hawaii are incredibly beautiful - especially to us in a northern climate. You have a wonderful eye for detail! Thank you for including my figure skater in the features of Starz. v/f/t/g+
Hawthorn, Vi - Australia
Just gorgeous. Red and regal.
Sharon Mau replied:
. thank you so much Peter . there are several varieties of Ti on Maui and I love this beautiful red . it is a gorgeous Ti plant thriving in my garden . .
Poquoson, VA - United States
Wow! Phenomenal ,Sharon! It woke me up and I have felt sleepy this morning! Thanks for sharing this beauty! Aloha...Marlene
Nadi - Fiji
Great capture of the ephemeral beauty of nature, waiting to be discovered by those with an eye for magnificence in the ordinary...
Waterloo, ON - Canada
Stunning, evocative and beautiful! Sharon you have an incredible talent!
Sharon Mau replied:
.. thank you so much for your wonderful compliments Robin . I appreciate your kindness :: Aloha ::
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