24 days ago I had a post about how I missed the first flower of my cactus. I was sad and kind of angry as well because I was waiting for 2 years for it to happen and when finally happened, I was not home to see it. And the most annoying thing was that I saw it's going to flower, but had to go away and could not take it with me. I was praying to find it open when I return, but all I got was a closed flower. The only consolation for me was the hope to see it flowering next year, but there's no guarantee next year there will be a flower and there's also no guarantee I'll be home that time next year.
But, there's always a but. The whole thing started months ago, like 3 or 4 months ago, when there was still cold outside and my plants were still inside. One day I noticed something, a small bump on the top of the cactus. It was small, strange as well and wasn't doing anything at all for a long time. After some time, this new bud I talked about in my previous post started to appear, which looked kind of the same, but was growing, not like the other. When I saw this new thing is going to be a flower, knew the other one was not as that should have been open a long time ago, and took my mind off it.
Then two days ago, while watering it I saw something has changed. The bump stated to grow and had hair on its head, so to speak. I knew I had to keep a close eye on it, if I wanted to see the flower, if it was a bud indeed. At some point I even brought the pot in my study, to keep a close eye on it while working, but in the morning I put it back out on the balcony as I thought sunlight would matter a lot. Flowers usually don't appreciate if they are disturbed during flowering.
Then this morning I saw this. Now please note, these are close-up photos, which means the bud appears way bigger than it was in reality.
At that point there was no doubt it's going to be a flower. Imagine my surprise and joy, to see a second flower, especially that this one started to grow way earlier than the other that was already done. It's hard to understand why as I see no logic in it at all, but I say thank you mother nature, for giving me another flower.
Lucky me, I was home all day, except for an hour, as I had to pick up a parcel. This photo was taken before I left home.
Look at it how tiny it was and so delicate!
When I got home, it was fully open already.
As I have no experience with this kind of cacti, the only chance I had was to take some photos and admire the flower till it lasted. I don't know how long it's going to be, but I suspect in the morning the flower will not be open anymore.
Funny thing, it has a little bit of scent as well, not something you can define though. It's like when you enter a flowers shop and there's that smell. It's nice though.
I really consider myself lucky and I'm grateful for being given another flower this year. I'm also aware that this is the last one of the year as cacti are not flowering all year round, you're lucky to get one flower, let alone two. It's still a mystery for me, how can this bud grow for so long, while the other appeared long after this one started to grow.
When I saw the flower, was thinking, I should buy more cacti as they are easy to maintain, to care for, especially in the summer, when these heat waves are persisting. At first it seemed like a good idea, but then I thought, if they start to flower, I would be either missing the flowers, or stay home for the whole summer to catch them open. I'd love to have a red one as well, but how do you know if the flower will be red or not? Big dilemma 😂
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what a beautiful flower, without a doubt it was worth the wait
It's good that nature gives second chances, dear friend @erikah, your plant gave you a beautiful flower. My congratulations
have a beautiful evening
I think I can consider myself lucky, to get two flowers in one year. I know there are some cacti that don't even flower each year.
Congratulations. I remember that post where you expressed your disappointment for not seeing it in bloom.... Yesterday I went to the house of a lady who has nurseries of many palntas including cactus, soon I will make a post about them. I hope to be lucky and find some in bloom. Greetings
Yeah, I was really sad and angry as well back then, for missing the flower.
Good luck with your plan 👍
thank you
It is so beautiful. I love how you took picture of every stage.
Indeed, it's beautiful and I wanted to capture every phase, for later. Plus, I love buds and sometimes buds are more beautiful than the flower itself.
True though. Well you did a great job☺️
It looks beautiful, it's a good thing you were given another chance to see the flower bloom. Lovely photos by the way.
Thank you @fredaa.
Growing cacti as you did in this new opportunity Erika is a beautiful work of someone who loves gardening, of dedication and hope in equal parts and at the end an unexpected yellow flower, and to see it bloom is to fill you with a lot of faith to move forward and keep harvesting, dear friend.
Happy life 🌵🌼
Nice words my friend, thank you!
Have a nice weekend 😊
Love and hugs for you from my heart, Erika, thank you so much...🌻🌴
2 years is really a time with full patience. Growing up plants is like growing up babies because plants are sensitive like babies.
Well, not exactly as these cacti don't need much care. Not even much water. While babies need your attention every minute of the day and night.
Pretty cool I have personally not witnessed a flower on a cactus. I wonder how long it will be too. Hopefully it doesn't shut right away but you witnessed it, captured it and showed it off :)
I waited with the replies a whole day to see how my flower is doing but it opened today too. So that's two days already. Let's see if it opens tomorrow too. The other was not open on Monday morning when I left and was already closed on Wednesday morning when I got home. So who knows, it's up to mother nature 😀
Hehe yup up to mother nature. In the mean time just enjoy it while it lasts :)
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Thank you.
Send chance indeed.
Congratulations but do you deal in photography? Your pictures are always crystal clear and Captivating 🤗
This is good news and I'm happy for you
Thank you but I'm afraid I don't understand what you mean by dealing in photography.
You're welcome.
I mean to ask if you are a photographer because most of your pictures are mostly perfectly taken like professionals do.
Good morning from here
Lol, everyone who takes photographs is a photographer, but to answer your question, no, that's not my profession, I just take photos for fun.
Thanks for stopping by and have a nice day 😊
This flower is really beautiful @erikah I like even though the small original is very interested in me
It is beautiful indeed.
Thank you very much
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Wow!
This is magnificent.
Your prays for a new flower have been heard.
Well, I did not pray, but I'm glad I got another flower.