mrhappyrotter
Grand Chupacabra
I've posted this plant before. I thought I'd post again because it's really about to put on an impressive show this year. I didn't even try to count the buds there are so many.
This is a fairly easy to grow and bloom species for me in my conditions. It does well in our summer heat, but also handles near freezing temps in the winter. I do sometimes lose a growth in the fall/winter to rot, which is odd because I typically cut way back on watering. I'm almost wondering if I'm keeping it too dry in winter. Given that this species grows as far north as North Carolina, I'm thinking it might be adapted to be able to handle a fair amount of moisture in winter since we tend to have wet winters here.
The flowers aren't fragrant yet, but they will eventually develop a pleasant, sweet scent. I believe they have a candy-like quality, or perhaps something like grape soda. It's not strong, but it's noticeable when you give them a close up whiff. I'm waiting for that to develop.
This is a fairly easy to grow and bloom species for me in my conditions. It does well in our summer heat, but also handles near freezing temps in the winter. I do sometimes lose a growth in the fall/winter to rot, which is odd because I typically cut way back on watering. I'm almost wondering if I'm keeping it too dry in winter. Given that this species grows as far north as North Carolina, I'm thinking it might be adapted to be able to handle a fair amount of moisture in winter since we tend to have wet winters here.
The flowers aren't fragrant yet, but they will eventually develop a pleasant, sweet scent. I believe they have a candy-like quality, or perhaps something like grape soda. It's not strong, but it's noticeable when you give them a close up whiff. I'm waiting for that to develop.
