Saltera sarcocolla red stem-tip leaves

It is just as well that rain brings spurts of new stem-tip foliage when old Saltera sarcocolla leaves show the usual signs of wear and tear. Fatigue brings deterioration, soon showing as incremental decomposition.

Life is a temporary gift to whoever receives it. So, the celebration is in bright young leaf colouring, for the best days are to be lived right now (Manning, 2007; Bean and Johns, 2005; Leistner, (Ed.), 2000; iNaturalist).