Sunday, June 28, 2026

A Fragrant Surprise


"What is that amazing smell?" I asked John. We were enjoying a pre-supper adult beverage on the porch when a wonderful exotic perfume caught my attention. I looked around but couldn't locate the source.




Then it occurred to me to check the greenhouse. I hadn't been in there is several days and lo and behold, the night-blooming cereus was beginning to open. It blooms only once a year and each bloom lasts only a day so perhaps it's not surprising that I forget that heavenly scent.

I stayed up till 11 pm to get a picture of it at about three-quarters open. Just didn't have it in me to wait for the full show.
                                                              




 

4 comments:

Anvilcloud said...

Sounds great. Our sole lilac tree is still giving us pleasant scents, but they won’t last much longer.

Sandra Parshall said...

Where did you acquire this plant? I'm pretty sure most garden centers don't sell them. 😀

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