Dracaena sanderiana, 观音竹 bamboo
The Dracaena sanderiana, or Ribbon Plant is flowering in this early Spring! Mother and some neighbours had deem it extreme 'good luck' to have the flowering because of its infrequency.
Another native from Africa, i think it loves the indirect heat and windy spot i had shifted (many months back) it to; with little watering. Never had we any blossom when the plant was placed under intense direct afternoon sun for years, albeit growing to a healthy 3m height. Now it stands just near 2m.
1st morning after, 17 Jan
We had thought that was it, but during a late evening some 1 week later, the much lengthen buds burst into bloom like fireworks! It is awesome! And the flowers gave off a pleasantly light fragrant.
2nd night
For every subsequent nights after, a fresh ring of buds flowered; withered by next morning.
After all the flowers dropped off, a tomato-like fruit grew on the stem and stays for 3 months till it dries into a mature seed.
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