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Night-blooming Conophytums!


I’ve had several Conos for over five years, they are thriving for me, and they all bloom every year. About two months ago I had a bunch of friends over and they wanted to see my plants. It was already dark so I brought a flashlight to my plant bench so they could see them.

I had absolutely no idea many of my conos bloom at night! I know some species do, but I don’t really check my plants at night, so I never noticed any of mine did. I thought the flowers they produced were rather muted, like so many others are. I was absolutely floored! The one on the bottom right is one I raised from seed and has the most amazing scent. The flower is only about 1/4 inch wide and has no business smelling so beautifully!

by Stugotts5

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  1. GoatLegRedux

    I have a big ol pot of those RR714 that only bloomed once since I’ve had them. I also have a much larger clone that just bloomed alongside some obcordellum. I didn’t intervene, but both being night bloomers, I hope I may end up with some seeds next summer.

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