One For Sylvia

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ralphrmartin
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One For Sylvia

Post by ralphrmartin »

Trichocereus purpureopilosus is almost as nice in bud as in flower...
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I always think that one of the nicest parts of growing these plants is watching and waiting for them to flower as each stage is so interesting. Thank you Ralph.
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Now it's open:
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Absolutely stunning!
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The anticipation of waiting for the flower to open is lovely. When one of mine is about to open I go in and out of the greenhouse until the flower fully opens.
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A super flower, Ralph. :grin:
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Any scent Ralph?
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Yes, Antun, it is strongly scented, and I noticed it as soon as I opened the greenhouse door.
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