night blooming cactus
These flowers open at night and only last 1 day. Since the plant lives in PA and I'm in NYC half the time...well you see how that works. This year I've missed 3 blooms since the end of May but yesterday my patience was rewarded. The flower is at least 8 inches across and fragrant. Pistils and stamens are intricate and powdery, and the petals (and sepals!) are a study in different shades of white.
I'd grow this plant even if it didn't flower, because the structure is so interesting: classic cactus barrels with serious spikes. I like a plant that demands your respect, then rewards you for good behavior.
2 Comments:
Great shot. that thing is huge. our heart hoya just put out TWO blooms which i'm excited for.
and we took a photo of a bloom very similar, if not the exact plant, to this at K&J's...been meaning to send it to you! gorgeous. you're lucky!
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