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Succulents growing on the Roof!


Succulents growing on the Roof!

These succulents were growing on the roof of the restrooms in the children's section of the San Diego Botanical Gardens. Photo taken Mar. 1, 2011.



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thats amazing...i have seen green roofs here but they only have grass or small sedums..

3 Mar, 2011

 

Sandra:

Thanks! This was one of 3 or 4 that had succulents on the roof. I really like this concept. I know it's been tried on larger building to kept them cool during the hot summers here and other parts of the U.S.

3 Mar, 2011

 

i know of one that has daffolis on. it looks amazing...and it is very insulating against the cold too..i would love to do one oneday..

3 Mar, 2011

 

another lovely set of photos D, do you work at the Botanical gardens.

3 Mar, 2011

 

Bet that looks even better from above lovely planting will be good for insulation too.

3 Mar, 2011

 

Great display......

3 Mar, 2011

 

Sandra:

I wish I had the resources to do this myself.

6 Mar, 2011

 

Yorkshire:

Thanks! I wish I worked at a Botanical Garden...it would be fun! :>)

6 Mar, 2011

 

Dottydaisy2, Sixpence:

Thanks! :>)

6 Mar, 2011

 

Marguerite:

The roof is make to withstand the soil, plants and water.

6 Mar, 2011



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