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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

{Epiphyllum Bloom Missed...}

Oh my, we did miss our beautiful and FIRST bloom on a broad leafed Epiphyllum. We had looked so much forward to it but never got to see it open. We just got back from Atlanta and all we saw was this big 'closed' bloom. How pretty it must have been?! So we have to look forward to next time; as often in life. Hope you had a lovely day and some sunshine too. I'm rather tired from driving... So here are the photos and I'm off to bed!
She must have been just gorgeous!
When they came out of the greenhouse, Pieter did build a pedestal for them.
Its long stem almost looks like asparagus... Not the thin green one, as that is from another plant but talking about the stem above the flower head.
Like a silk gown...
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17 comments:

  1. theromanticroseAugust 24, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    Nel tuo giardino riesco a vedere sempre fiori particolari che non conosco.Mi incantano e mi sembra di stare in una fiaba!Baci,Rosetta

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  2. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    Amazing and very interesting flower, I lake it!

    Nice day, kisses:)

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  3. Rebecca NelsonAugust 24, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Incredible flower! Amazing in fact!

    Mariette...just wanted to tell you THANK YOU for all your sweet comments. I don't always say hello when I visit but you can count on me being here!

    Blessings today~

    Rebecca

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  4. incasadisilviaAugust 24, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    Mai visto un fiore simile, ma da noi esiste?
    Un abbraccio...
    Silvia

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  5. AngelaAugust 24, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    I'm sorry you missed the bloom, it must have been so pretty.
    Even now, it does look like a ball-gown.
    Your garden looks like a surprise heaven, with little gifts being opened every day.
    Enjoy all natures gifts.
    Hugs,
    Angela.

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  6. It's meAugust 24, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    Beautiful !! ......liefs van mij.....fijne dag!

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  7. Michiko JohnsonAugust 24, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Dear Mariette,
    This is very unusual flower...
    which I never seen before.
    Thank yo for sharing us.
    Although thank you for your visit.
    Michiko

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  8. Johanna GehrleinAugust 24, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Hello Mariette,
    I am so sorry that you missed this spectacular flower. It looks pretty, even now. Maybe it will bloom again, sometimes they do it twice a year.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  9. orchid0324August 24, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Dear Mariette,
    Sure must have been beautiful!!!
    So sorry about missing the gorgeous flower blooming. Thank you for introducing it♡♡♡
    Hugs xoxo, Orchid.

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  10. TexWisGirlAugust 24, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    she is still beautiful...

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  11. Rose M. RodriguezAugust 24, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Mariette Hello how are you. This post reminds me of the movie "Dennis the Menace" when the Lord Wlison will hope to see both its exotic flora and because of the wicked Daniel lost this event. You have so many flowers I had ever seen that ended amazed at the variety! is therapy and care for them, I did a mini garden and oh my God! was a project that took time, effort, money and knowledge! learned. Greetings from the Caribbean, rose marie

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  12. Elizabeth and Gary August 24, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Hi Mariette,
    I have never seen a flower like this. Its huge...I think I'll google it.
    Have a sweet day, Elizabeth

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  13. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresAugust 24, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    That is a very unusual flower indeed. Sorry to hear you missed its opening. Hope you got some rest. Best wishes, Tammy

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  14. BiancaAugust 24, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Hallo.....bedankt voor het bezoeken van mijn blog.......ben ook even naar jouw blog komen kijken. Wat een prachtige bloem. Nog nooit zoiets gezien.....
    Ik kom gauw weer een keer terug.
    Fijne avond.
    Groetjes Bianca

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  15. Lounging with a LatteAugust 24, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Wow that is a very different and huge flower head. I can understand you disappointment and missing it blooming. Hopefully there will be another one another day!

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  16. highheeledlifeAugust 24, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    WOW!! what a lovely flower .. the bloom must have been beautiful .. I can understand your disappointment in having missed it. Will there be another this season or will you need to wait for next year?

    I'm not sure if you had a chance to see my email... my beautiful ink well arrived ... mon ami, words to describe its grandeur still escape me... and the extra treats ... hubby wishes we lived closer ... wishing you a good night's rest my friend ... hugs, HHL xo

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  17. Savannah GrannyAugust 26, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    I am so sorry you missed the blossom. I am always so impressed to read the botanical name of your plants. When I was growing up I only remember the common name for plants. I have had Night Blooming Cereus for years and never bothered to look up the official name. Thank you.
    I once had a profuse bloomer. We kept it on our front porch. When it was budding the children and I would keep watch to make sure we got to see the beautiful blossom and smell the sweet aroma. I have several just now but they have not bloomed and I see no signs of blossoms. This summer has been rough on everything I have. Maybe yours will bloom again.
    Love to you, Ginger

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