This is how the bud begins...a fluffy puff of hair attached to it's prickly cactus stem...
...which continues to grow...
Though the flower blooms for only one night, it takes about 7 days from puff to bloom...and what a delight once it opens (if you are lucky enough to be up and see it)...
This is a backside of the flower, stunning in it's own way!
From the side...
This is what it looks like in the morning after it has closed its petals...also quite lovely!
Thanks for reading my blog, you are the best f/f/r/s/f's, see you tomorrow,
Lise
WOW, what time were you not sleeping and taking photographs?
ReplyDeleteIt would be cool to set up a time lapse and capture it.
You are good!
Ha ha Patti, it wasn't that late...and yes, I think a time lapse series would be awesome. It's a magnificent flower!
ReplyDeleteBeauty is everywhere...day and night! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI love these flowers, they are so unique! Hugs back dad!
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