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RE: Green flowers

in #flowers7 years ago

Green flowers seem unusual, but maybe they are not, precisely because they are not noticed very easily. But your point about insects not seeing them is a good one; we had a cactus in the house that finally set bloom after many years... and it was bright green. Quite a surprise.

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I've never seen a green cactus flower, what kind is it?

I believe it is called a "Teddy Bear Cholla." My Humans were told it was "impossible" to grow it as a houseplant, let alone to get it to flower. Then this happened:

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That does look like something that wants to grow outside in full sun. Impressive!