16 Pretty Images Of Nature That Are Perfect Examples Of Geometrical Symmetry
Symmetry is apparently key to things looking attractive. This perfection is seldom seen in nature as environmental and evolutionary factors often cause imbalance. Pro Landscaper has decided to herald the few fabulous plants that’s where the beauty of symmetry is often seen. There’s an undeniable charm in symmetry – whether it’s architecture or art, we all appreciate a perfect order and form of things that are perfectly balanced.
Echeveria runyonii topsy turvy: Topsy Turvy Echeveria is an award winning succulent with thick powdery blue gray leaves. It grows in a rosette shape, meaning it has no stems. The fast growing evergreen plant is easy to propagate and will produce offshoots easily forming a dense carpet of rosettes in no time. The plant also produces orange and yellow flowers in the fall. Consider growing these in rock gardens, groundcovers, on green roofs or in garden planters. Perfect for Mediterranean style gardens! These plants are also deer resistant & disease free. This plant was the winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. The rosettes grow up to 8-12 inches tall and wide. Plant these in sandy or well drained soil. Even though the plant is drought tolerant, you can water occasionally as long as you allow the plant to completely dry out before watering. And never water when dormant. These require partial to full sunlight, or at least 5 hours a day of direct light. You can grow these indoors during winter months as long as the plants still get enough light. In the spring, the plants grows offsets. You may separate those small rosettes to create new plants. Native to Mexico.