T bonnieae

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T bonnieae

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A couple of hours sunshine and the brown spined
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version of T bonnieae put on this display.
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A fantastic display Mike 👍 I had a plant for 10 years before losing it last year. It never flowered and I'm on the hunt for a replacement
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Super flowers, aren't they?
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Agreed .... superb
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What is the secret to flowering these, Mike? I have four plants happily growing, but never putting on buds...
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Hello Christian
I suspect the early and plentiful sunshine worked wonders for it this year. Most years it only manages one or two flowers. I give it maximum light (but I find it can scorch) and a cool winter rest like other plants from this altitude.
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Stunning flowers and excellent photography. :grin:
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Thanks, Mike! They get sun and a cold winter rest here, so I shall be patient... Your plant certainly put on a beautiful show for you!
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