Absolute beauty in it's simplicity. How large is the plant? When I read descriptions of growing to 10', I ruled it out for my cramped quarters.

Al

A really nice plant James, I'd love to have one of those in my collection. But with the sort of restrictions imposed here, I'm unlikely to ever see it! But I'll keep my fingers crossed.

CP

ariole wrote:

.......... How large is the plant? When I read descriptions of growing to 10', I ruled it out for my cramped quarters ..........

I top my plants at about 61cm (24") -- they look, and flower, well at that height for me.

James

Those spines will really grab you eh James? The tiny hook on the end of them is not visable to my naked eye, but every time I accidently brush the end of a spine, it grabs me!! :-)
Bill in SC

Beautiful flower for such a yikes! spiney plant, James!

~Rosemarie

CP wrote:
..... I'd love to have one of those in my collection. But with the sort of restrictions imposed here, I'm unlikely to ever see it! But I'll keep my fingers crossed .....

Yes, that is a frustration, CP. I will gladly give cuttings/offsets/seedlings to any visiting enthusiast who has the experience and facilities to grow them -- I hate to pack and ship them however!

Of course, importation restrictions are a real burden for you, CP.

James