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Queen of the Night by Larry Davis

Eriocerius bonplandii which is commonly called “Queen of the Night” , is a climbing or trailing cacti that only flowers at night. This plant has been growing in a 14 inch container for the last 20 years, and flowered for the first time last year…..

taken with a panasonic Lumis FZ30.

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Comments

Damianalmost 5 years ago

Beautiful image, love the treatment.
Larry Davisalmost 5 years ago

Thanks Damian.
Debra LINKEVICSalmost 5 years ago

Great capture Larry. I love your post processing work; the flower looks fabulous. Nice background too.
nanczalmost 5 years ago

This is EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!! Fantastic work!
Louise Cookealmost 5 years ago

Well worth the wait for it to flower!! LOVE your treatment of this, beautiful subtle colours
Charliealmost 5 years ago

This is wonderful…and an interesting story on the flower’s life…Thanks buddy!!
Larry Davisalmost 5 years ago

Thanks Nancy, Louise & Charlie. It’s good to hear you all like it.
botanicfanaticalmost 5 years ago

Oh, you must be so Patient!! To wait 20 years. :) Lovely photo
Gisèle Bédardalmost 5 years ago

The waiting was worthy THAT’S MY FAVORITE FLOWERS OF ALL
Larry Davisalmost 5 years ago

I moved house twice in those 20 years, and it came sooo close to getting thrown out…. I’m glad I didn’t, as this is the only one that I have ever come across……