Succulents growing on the Roof!
By Delonix1
- 3 Mar, 2011
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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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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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thats amazing...i have seen green roofs here but they only have grass or small sedums..
3 Mar, 2011