It's this red, on the Fascicularia pitcairnifolia that's got my attention. A little red appeared on a single leaf earlier in the summer, but closer inspection showed the leaf was cracked right where the red color was, so I figured that was the cause.
Whatever the reason was for that episode, this is taking it to a whole new level! A level that would seem to indicate a bloom is immanent, but for now there's no bloom happening (unlike what Mark & Gaz discovered on their Fascicularia bicolor subsp. canaliculata recently).
These photos I took of a Fascicularia bicolor/Fascicularia pitcairnifolia (I will not be addressing the confusing name issues in this post, leaving that for another day or another blogger) in the Alpine House at Kew Gardens (in 2012) show multiple blooms...
Maybe the red bits on my plant are the beginning of something similar?
Switching to a different plant entirely, here's a Bromelia balansae at the Huntington Botanical Garden. I took these photos in 2012...
Some plants were just starting to bloom nnd others were further along.
Seeing the various stages was wonderful. I really must look into how/if Bromelia balansae and Fascicularia pitcairnifolia are related (and confuse myself even more).
Meanwhile I'll be keeping an eye on my Fascicularia, who knows what it's got planned?
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WooHoo! I hope it blooms!
ReplyDeleteIt's gotta be working towards that, right?
DeleteThat's exciting! Not the best timing though, with winter fast approaching...
ReplyDeleteunless you're convinced that we're going to have a really mild winter again like we did a few years back. Wouldn't that be nice?
Just year before last here, I believe it was what we call a "Zone 9" winter. Yes, another of those would be most welcome. This guy will be living a version of that in the SP greenhouse.
DeleteHow exciting! And just all around cool. You'll post if it blooms, right?
ReplyDeleteYou know I will.
DeleteHow cool is this!! Which reminds me: I've wanted to get one of these for a long time. Gotta put it on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteIf you don't find one in your part of the world there are usually a few kicking around at Cistus (where mine came from).
DeleteThis is exciting! Hoping you get a bloom : )
ReplyDeleteI got confirmation from a nurseryman on FB - that indeed is what it's up to!
DeleteThat's interesting! I don't think I've ever seen that kind of color change as a precursor to bloom. I hope the plant comes through!
ReplyDeleteHave you visited the Huntington Kris? If not you need to get yourself up there!
DeleteWow! how exciting , I bet it is leading up to something exciting. What fantastic rich reds those plats are displaying ! photos please, of any new developments !!
ReplyDeleteThere will be photos taken all along the way, don't you worry.
DeleteFascinating, and cross fingers it is indeed a start of a bloom! The red looks too intense it seems to be just a sun blush so lots to be optimistic with there :)
ReplyDeleteThe red is very intense...and...I discovered another, smaller, version on the other side.
DeleteI'll take red wherever I can find it. Do you keep names like that on the tip of your tongue, or do you have to look it up every time you write it down, like I would?
ReplyDeleteOh ya, they just flow right out of my mouth! (ha!) Actually Fascicularia bicolor is the one I remember, I have to look up Fascicularia pitcairnifolia.
DeleteGiven that red and green are opposites on the color wheel, they really complement each other. No need for a flower. It's already stunning.
ReplyDeleteWell the flower isn't really showy, more of the same really.
DeleteFascinating! That red splotch really does catch the eye. I hope it blooms for you!
ReplyDeleteThanks PP - maybe it will help to provide content for a wintertime bloomday post.
DeleteFingers crossed you´ll be lucky! I think you will! I once had a Fascicularia bicolor but it didn't end well...I´ll try again!
ReplyDeleteThis is my second try, the first one went in the ground and froze/rotted. Perhaps your second will bring better luck!
DeleteThe intense crimson color is mesmerizing. You will bring it indoors? You are running out of warm weather--wish I could send you some of mine.
ReplyDeleteI wish you could too! We could trade, rain for warm? No, I don't think I'll bring it in, but it will be protected from lots of rain or real cold (when that happens, which shouldn't be for awhile).
DeleteWhatever it ends up meaning, it's a lovely shade of red!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what happens next!
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