Your pictures convey everything but the scent. Freakishly beautiful. "Bat-pollinated flowers tend to be large and showy, white or light coloured, open at night and have strong odours. They are often large and bell-shaped." Any bats nearby?
Epiphyllum flowers always make me think that must be what the entrance to heaven might look like! If I was a moth I'd certainly want to hang out in there.
Denise, Yes, we need to e-smells don't we. If we have bats, I did not see any.
Carol, It was cheap entertainment.
Loree, I was just a little groggy at work the next day.
Tina, Thank you.
Georgia, Me or the plant?
Kelly, It was certainly big enough for several moths to hang out.
Jo, Yes it is the party producing flower.
Gail, Thank you.
Rene, My photos did not show the ratty foliage, just the bloom.
Jocelyn, The whole thing had an animal nature about it.
Philip, Thanks!
Kelly, Thanks for coming by.
Racquel, The last time it bloomed I missed it.
Pam, Thank you!
Anonymous, Thank you so much!
Fluerish, You are welcome.
MMG, Thanks. I was very flattered from the GGW recognition.
xoxoxo, They are very, very easy to propagate. Just cut off a piece, let it sit in the shade to dry some for a week, then stick it in cactus soil. It is not fast to root, but it will. The plant thrives on neglect.
Your pictures convey everything but the scent. Freakishly beautiful. "Bat-pollinated flowers tend to be large and showy, white or light coloured, open at night and have strong odours. They are often large and bell-shaped." Any bats nearby?
ReplyDeleteThank you Les! I felt as though I was there watching this beauty unfurl. Absolutely stunning photography/works of art.
ReplyDeleteThanks for staying up late to capture this beauty for your readers!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful life!
ReplyDeleteEpiphyllum flowers always make me think that must be what the entrance to heaven might look like! If I was a moth I'd certainly want to hang out in there.
ReplyDeleteWonderful sequence.
ReplyDeleteIs this the infamous smelly flower that people throw parties for?
Your new camera is doing you proud.
les, What a stunning series~gail
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and your plant looks so healthy compared to mine. Thanks for sharing Les.
ReplyDeleteThat pistil is just a bit on the scary side, no?
ReplyDeleteStunning photos!
ReplyDeleteCool. That was a pretty series. Well worth you staying up late for us.
ReplyDeleteWow it's good thing you were there to capture it opening. Gorgeous bloom! :)
ReplyDeleteVery cool!
ReplyDeleteit's always so nice to spend time with you through your eyes! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThat series of photographs was just stunning!!!!! took my breath away!! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteCool flower and fascinating series of images. Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your special mention for your post about the Hi Line and for your photo.
I am amazed! What glorious photos. And once again, I think I need this plant!
ReplyDeleteDenise,
ReplyDeleteYes, we need to e-smells don't we. If we have bats, I did not see any.
Carol,
It was cheap entertainment.
Loree,
I was just a little groggy at work the next day.
Tina,
Thank you.
Georgia,
Me or the plant?
Kelly,
It was certainly big enough for several moths to hang out.
Jo,
Yes it is the party producing flower.
Gail,
Thank you.
Rene,
My photos did not show the ratty foliage, just the bloom.
Jocelyn,
The whole thing had an animal nature about it.
Philip,
Thanks!
Kelly,
Thanks for coming by.
Racquel,
The last time it bloomed I missed it.
Pam,
Thank you!
Anonymous,
Thank you so much!
Fluerish,
You are welcome.
MMG,
Thanks. I was very flattered from the GGW recognition.
xoxoxo,
They are very, very easy to propagate. Just cut off a piece, let it sit in the shade to dry some for a week, then stick it in cactus soil. It is not fast to root, but it will. The plant thrives on neglect.
Les