Plant collector finds beauty in the symmetry of his stapeliads
Published December 25, 2020, 10:00 AM By Patricia BIanca S. Taculao There are some people who prefer the beauty of symmetry in things. They find straight lines and well-proportioned shapes to be visually-pleasing. Nature is filled with such symmetry. One striking example are stapeliads ( Stapeliae), which are considered stem succulents of varying degrees. Most of the species resemble cacti even if they are not closely related. They are characterized by flowers that have five symmetrical and colorful petals. Paul Adrin Pinto, the owner of a livestock business, enjoys growing this certain p...