So, this plant is testing my patience more than I realized.
Not only have I waited since early October when the teenie buds were spotted (never mind it skipping a year of blooming), it has decided to keep the first flower semi-opened for a week, worrying me.
Finally today it cracked slightly more open to show the staminode, still not fully open. I just want to scream lol.
![IMG-20210107-WA0035.jpeg IMG-20210107-WA0035.jpeg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/slippertalk/data/attachments/23/23324-7daff425b4de8e1b837b69d56ce37243.jpg)
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How long must I wait??
Maybe he's just trying to coordinate with the other two buds... hmmm.
At least the flower is dark with brilliant emerald green umbo on the staminode!
Not only have I waited since early October when the teenie buds were spotted (never mind it skipping a year of blooming), it has decided to keep the first flower semi-opened for a week, worrying me.
Finally today it cracked slightly more open to show the staminode, still not fully open. I just want to scream lol.
![IMG-20210107-WA0035.jpeg IMG-20210107-WA0035.jpeg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/slippertalk/data/attachments/23/23324-7daff425b4de8e1b837b69d56ce37243.jpg)
![20210107_170323.jpg 20210107_170323.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/slippertalk/data/attachments/23/23325-b8e00f9378292efb9101c7dbe79faa8e.jpg)
![IMG-20210107-WA0032.jpeg IMG-20210107-WA0032.jpeg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/slippertalk/data/attachments/23/23326-3b896b5633a40fc14a7af4fe1e7ddff2.jpg)
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How long must I wait??
At least the flower is dark with brilliant emerald green umbo on the staminode!