E. senilis in flower

[Steve Johnson]

Well, it took awhile, but my Eriosyce senilis finally flowered today. 10 buds first appeared on January 30, and here they are about 3 weeks later:

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Here they are a week ago -- any day now:

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And today, my first E. senilis flower of 2013:

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6 other buds are almost ready to open, but 3 are hanging back for some reason. Not sure why, but they may be getting ready for another flush. To complicate the matter, the senilis is due for a repot as I downsize it from a 5" to a 4" pot (see http://www.cactiguide.com/forum/viewtop ... =2&t=29017" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;). While I'm not thrilled about the possibility of aborting these buds, I really need to do the repot tomorrow as I get the plant ready for the new growing season. My senilis has been a real trooper since I got it in 2011, so I'm sure it'll settle into its properly-sized pot just fine. Such being the case, I'm also sure that we'll see more flowers out of that lovely plant later in Spring.

[gemhunter178]

Well I hope they don't abort as well, good luck with it not happening when you repot! Those are very nice flowers, would be a shame to lose them.

[Ivan C]

Beautiful flowers Steve. And a nice bunch as well.

[cactushobbyman]

Mine came and went. Great show of color.

[billdee]

Very nice flower color. I haven't purchased any cacti in quite awhile, E. senilis is on the list after seeing yours Steve.

[Arjen]

very beautiful, both plant and flowers!