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| Queen of the Night Cactus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) |
The slightly humid night air was filled with exotic perfume from the amazing Queen of the Night Cactus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) last night. These spectacular flowers only last one night and are fully opened after 10:00 pm which is the best time for viewing. On this occasion a dozen blooms were open and waiting to be enjoyed. I expect to have another eight blooms out tonight. These are some of the photos taken last night as I savoured the perfume.
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| Queen of the Night Cactus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) |
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| Queen of the Night Cactus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) |
As dawn breaks next morning, the majestic flowers hang limp and exhausted as they wither away after their night of glory.
Also flowering in my garden last night and adding their own perfume to the night air were the Spathiphyllum Sensation (Giant Peace Lily) and the two Frangipani pictured below.
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| Tropical Frangipani |
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| Pink Frangipani |
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