N A T U R E 'S    w o n d r o u s    D E S I G N S

By

Divya Agrawal

Nature never ceases to surprise. Exploring the widespread presence of Fibonacci numbers in the plant kingdom, or elements of nature (including human bodies) reflecting the Golden section, sets one thinking to the extent of precision and geometry present in Nature. Is Earth merely an accident, or, a precisely engineered wonder, whose creators choose to remain unknown! 

Mathematics apart, the color palette seen in Nature is as astounding. Umpteen shades of red, green, blue and colors I wouldn't even know the names of - all are on brilliant display in flowers, birds and leaves. 

Succulents, plants that thrive in arid conditions, are my most recent discovery in the color category :) What a big revelation these pictures have been to me - I never knew stems and leaves could have so much color. Guess, nature's unique and yet another mysterious way of bringing cheer to arid and barren landscapes.

Scroll through and revel in the beauty gifted to us...These are Nature's wondrous designs.

Images (L to R): prettyprudent.com; beauty-rendezvous.tumblr.com

 This 'ever green wreath' is a visual treat. Succulents grow easily from cuttings - just plant a small leaf/ pod and watch it thrive.

Images (L to R): buzzfeed.com; lovewedbliss.com

Images (L to R): desertdreamer.tmblr.com; bohemianhomes.tumblr.com; unknown

 A medley of varieties planted together to create a miniature Eco system!

Images (L to R):  diyandmag.com; linzzuelich@flickr; organicst.tumblr.com; blog.urbanoutfitters.com

Were you too tricked into believing these are flowers?! 

Images (L to R):  Oberryssucculents (Etsy); design*sponge; pinaholicmyrie.com

 

 Pot them, vase them

Images (L to R): Well-rooted Designs;

or watch them thrive wild.

Images (L to R): elemenop.tumblr.com; simplysucculents.com; simplysucculents.com; Etsy.com

Images (L to R): unknown; The WHOot; allthingsplants.com

 Use them as center pieces, or, let go free.

Images (L to R): theblondielocks.com; buzzfeed.com; ravenwhimsy.tumblr.com

Images (L to R): hiddensandiego11@flickr; petaltalk-jean.com; instagram.com

 Do you see a nautilus too!

Images (L to R): liveinternet.ru;  leblogmodeuztroqueuz.com;  homedit.com

 

 Cacti are a sub group of succulents - a fact I recently discovered.

Images (L to R):  sfgirlbybay/ victoria smith;  pinterest.com;  kendallhailey.files.wordpress.com

 

Images (L to R): makingitwithdanielle.com; pikenursery.com;  utsuwafd.com; fiskars.com

Terraniums are a perfect place to showcase your creativity with succulents. I love these these miniature gardens.

Images (L to R): unknown; unknoown; easycactus.co.uk

Note: Image credits in this feature show the source, not necessarily the copyright holder

Text & creative layout copyrights: On the Design Boat  ( www.onthedesignboat.com )

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