Finally! The first bloom from a night blooming lily. I’ve had 2 other night blooming lilies but they both died, not sure why they just never grew much and then disappeared. This one was given to me by a local ponder Francisco and I am thrilled with the huge 6″ bloom.
almost ready to bloom
First the anticipation, I spotted the bud when it was just emerging and watched it for over a week as it got closer to the surface. Then, for 2 days it kept growing above the water. We almost missed the bloom because it didn’t open until late that first night, after 10pm. The next 2 nights though it opened after sunset and stayed open until 10 or 11 the next morning.
Isn’t it beautiful?
Three blooms open this morning, it was overcast and the nightbloomer stayed open until after the day bloomers had opened.
Beautiful! You have the magic touch! Congratulations.
Beautiful, indeed! When I get back to Melaque, I will have to see if the water lilies are in bloom in the lagoon.
Good job! I would like to be sitting out there under your palapa enjoying a cool drink, shooting the bull, and looking at the pond!
What a wonderful color! The pond looks in great shape, so hopefully these will be well-established and just keep on reproducing.
Stunningly beautiful photos!
Spectacular!
Padre, muy padre.
Oh, they are gorgeous. I have pond-envy now!
What a beautiful flower and great photos.
OMG the color is STUNNING!
Jonna,
They are absolutely beautiful. I hope that as we develop our Merida house that I may be able to glean some info from you.
Wow! BEAUTIFUL photos! Beautiful flowers! Ah, the sweetness of the rewards for all your diligent work…