August 22, 2018, at Jakes 3 PM potty break, I looked up in the tree and WOW!
Twenty Five Blooms were open.
I am surprised I only have 16 Prior Posts on these Giant Magnificent Blooms
The Epiphyllum oxypetalum is better known to me as Queen of the Night or Nightblooming Cactus.
All cereus species are night blooming terrestrial plants, terrestrial plants grow on or from the land.
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| The pine tree that host this plant is about 3 stories high and the roots you see run from the ground to the top of the tree |
Our plant at one time bloom on the ground at the base of the pine tree. Over the past 29 years it has grown to the top of the pine tree, reaching for the sun. The roots climb up the tree, and only has buds that bloom near the top, where the sun shines on the bud.
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| Each flower is 15 to 17 inches long, 12 inches across the top of the flower |
Oh wow, they are beautiful. 25 blooms is wonderful, what a lovely sight.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jake for the potty break! Enjoy your day!
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning! YAM xx
This is just incredible! Our cousin, R.I.P. would love to see this post. He had one of those in his flowerbed in SW Wisconsin and taught me how to pronounce that name. It's so fun to say!! He even gave me one, but unfortunately it didn't survive my TLC.
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous! It's been a great summer for flowers with the rain we've had! Nice this morning with some leftover clouds. ENJOY!
ReplyDeleteNo matter how many times I see this beauty I am in awe!
ReplyDeleteHugs cecilia
It's amazing how the plant uses the tree for support. What a sight to see so many beautiful flowers!
ReplyDeleteWow, I LOVE it! I was afraid they were all being eaten by raccoons and you would not have a post this year. Thanks to Jake, or you would not have these pictures. I have not heard of a tree that has roots growing UP, that is against all nature! How did you get these pictures anyway? They are so sharp, detailed, and clear! It is hard to choose, but I think my favorite is the second. With the first being a close runner up!
ReplyDeleteWOW! So very pretty...especially against the blue sky!!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Rosy, Jakey & Arty
That is phenomenal! I can't wait to show the RG, cacti connoisseur that he is. GREAT capture!
ReplyDeleteYou must have some great soil - 25 blooms over night and they are larger than they look. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Queens, for sure! (So that's why I was wide awake at 2 this morning?)
ReplyDeleteIn all seriousness, when I have those inexplicable/annoying moments I can't go back to sleep I ask Mr. God, "Is there something you want me to learn?"
That’s really amazing!!! I love how you look up so often! In life and in attitude!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing and beautiful. That's fascinating how the roots grew up the tree.
ReplyDeleteAll of my flowers got munch down by the deer and sure is beautiful.
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Those are so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! I am always amazed when you share them with us. Would love to see them in person.
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