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String-of-beads in flower
Posted: Jul 23, 2007 6:33 pm
by Gruntfuttock
This is a string-of-beads plant (Senecio rowleyanus) and it has flowered for the first time for me.
The scent is incredibly strong for such a small flower.
Here is a close up of the flower...I hadn't realised it is a cluster until I zoomed in with the camera. The poor ageing eyes you know.
Posted: Jul 23, 2007 7:25 pm
by kHT
Now that is interesting. Our never bloomed so this is a rare treat!! Thanks for sharing.
Posted: Jul 23, 2007 7:48 pm
by Gruntfuttock
You're probably treating it too well.
Posted: Jul 24, 2007 9:47 am
by kHT
Yep, loved it to death!
Posted: Jul 24, 2007 11:19 am
by caliloo
I'm surprised yours is blooming now. Mine usually blooms in late Jan or Feb.
My mom had one that was HUGE! It was in a 12 inch dia shallow pot that she had in a bay window. It covered the entire window seat and when it bloomed the smell was intoxicating. Her whole house just REEKED!
Keep treating that one just the way you have been - it looks great!
Alexa
Posted: Jul 24, 2007 11:41 pm
by eastwood2007
now that's cool!
Posted: Aug 19, 2007 6:28 pm
by Gruntfuttock
This is how it looks now. I'm not quite sure where the seeds are, but it looks like it relies on wind distribution.
Posted: Aug 19, 2007 6:36 pm
by Spider
That is definately a strange looking plant. I've never heard of it before.
Posted: Aug 19, 2007 8:32 pm
by wishiwere
Very
I've never heard of it either! Neat!
Posted: Dec 30, 2007 8:32 pm
by Gruntfuttock
I started this in July and it's still producing new flowers in December. This plant just gets better and better.
Posted: Dec 31, 2007 4:19 pm
by eastwood2007
Got any new pics, G?