Got a cutting 3 years ago as a bonus in a trade. It gave me its first flower last night--Over 7 inches across. Don't know which hybrid this is but it was sure worth the wait.
Bill
Finally!!!
Bill, it's a beauty what ever the name might be.
That is a beauty. I have seen a picture of that one some where but can not remember.
Sandy
That is a beauty. I have seen a picture of that one some where but can not remember. Get it I think maybe Magic Carpet http://www.gotepis.com/cart/cuttings/all/magic-carpet/prod_189.html
Sandy
Sandy, you are gooood! it sure looks like the Magic carpet.
What do you expect I drool all over the pictures!!!!!!!!!
Sandy the epi nut.
Thanks for the comments. It sure looks like 'Magic Carpet'--Thanks for the link! Unlike my traditional E. oxypetalum the bloom is still perfect this (the second) morning. I expected it to be limp when I got up. What a treat.
Bill
It is gorgeous, whatever you call it. Now, I will look for 1 to add to my collection. I can't wait to see some blooms on mine. It must be feeding time.
I feed my the other day. Lots and lots of new growth not buds. Darn it.
Yes, I will be looking for it too. It is a real beauty.
I believe I have it!!!!!!! Yelp!!!! Just checked my list.
Sandy
Sandy, is there anything you DON'T have? Just kidding. Sarah
Well my want list has over 300 epis on it!!!!!! LOL
I was thinking I might be done buying epies for awhile..guess not LOL! That is a gorgeous flower Bill. Thanks for sharing it with us~Drool.
You are most welcome. The flower stayed perfect for 3 days! It had too be the brightest flower I've ever grown. Wow--and more buds coming!!
They are fantastic when they bloom aren't they?! The first time you see it, they give you that WOW feeling, they are just so stunning. Always a big let down when they are done for the season, way too short.
Off topic, by the way Bill, I saw your Scott Bar gold pics in an older thread a few months back, very impressive. We are dabbling in a little prospecting just this past year but only with a Wolf sluice box so far and an occasional day trip to the gold country, not much in returns, I tease hubby, come on, I need my nugget! Daughter and family live in McCloud so we love exploring when we visit up there and plan on trying out a few GPAA claims in the area this summer.
Sue,
Hope you have great luck and get that nugget! I am looking forward to the new mining season too. It is always a great adventure.
Here is the second flower--They are exciting! I kind of liked the back-lighting.
Bill
Bill, it is lovely. The enlarged view of your Epi bloom is beautiful on my laptop.