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This Morning, Suddenly


This Morning, Suddenly (Neomarica gracilis)

My baby Neomarica has its first bloom, and I didn't even know it was coming! I've never seen it bloom upright. Once a year, the bloom lasts about 5 hours.



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How lovely. It is a bit of a stunner!

11 Jul, 2009

 

oh my its lovely...lucky u noticed it......when i was away two weeks ago i missed a few of my cactus flowers...;-((

11 Jul, 2009

 

So beautiful what a shame it has such a short life.

11 Jul, 2009

 

That's wonderful :o)
Pitty it doesn't last longer.

11 Jul, 2009

 

Thanks for the kind comments. I do feel lucky that I caught it. I love plant for these rare moments. Sorry to hear you missed some of your cactus Sandra. They go quickly as well.

12 Jul, 2009

 

thanks GT.
there are a few more open now....always something to look at.....

12 Jul, 2009

 

Mazeltov! Worth wating for GT! .did you pass out cigars? Amazing when you're waiting for something to bloom it's almost as exciting as having a baby! (well, maybe not quite that thrilling, but pretty cool, nonetheless.) Congrats!

12 Jul, 2009

 

Thank you so much PG. It really was a wonderful surprize, I hadn't even seen the buds forming, it flowers each year in January, this was completely unexpected.

13 Jul, 2009

 

Wow.. how exotic.....You got some groovy things growing in Alaska! Glad you caught it blooming.

14 Jul, 2009

 

Thank you Regina. This is one of my treasures. Makes a new plant at each flower. :-)

15 Jul, 2009

 

GT, I´m sure, Your success is well-deserved! So much love You put into it and care.

21 Jul, 2009

 

Thank you Nelke. :-)

22 Jul, 2009



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