Author Topic: My Lotus Is OPEN! WHat kind is she? (Read 5564 times)

El Jefe · « **on:** July 19, 2007, 05:33:25 PM »

Well just when I thought I killed her off for sure she comes back as strong as ever.....

El Jefe · « **Reply #1 on:** July 19, 2007, 05:35:20 PM »

Then as I looked closer....

Tinkster we will finally see just what kind of lotus it is! I cannot wait

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #2 on:** July 19, 2007, 05:37:49 PM »

YAHOOOOO!! I think everyone was rooting for your lotus to make a great comeback. Looks like it worked! Make sure you catch the bloom in all its glory and take a photo!!

She Definitely LOVES YOU!!

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #3 on:** July 19, 2007, 05:39:20 PM »

Or is that Tinkster at it again

pondmary · « **Reply #4 on:** July 19, 2007, 05:41:10 PM »

A bud! That is so great! Hope to see one also.

El Jefe · « **Reply #5 on:** July 19, 2007, 05:48:32 PM »

No not tinkster, (even though that was kind of cruel considering my state of mind at the time

) But hey Tinkster and I are buds so no worries, cause the lotus that she sent me Loves me

I cannot tell you how happy I am that I did not kill her through my sheer ignorance! (the lotus not tinkster in case that wasn't clear

)

How long before I see the bloom? any guesses?

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #6 on:** July 19, 2007, 05:50:09 PM »

Are we taking bets?

maryvonne · « **Reply #7 on:** July 19, 2007, 05:59:37 PM »

Congratulations on your bud! Can't wait to see it open.

Maryvonne

Timgod · « **Reply #8 on:** July 19, 2007, 06:21:43 PM »

Way to go chief.....
I bet she pops on in the next 6 days.

Tim

El Jefe · « **Reply #9 on:** July 19, 2007, 06:37:58 PM »

My wife has had to call me back in the house 3 times now, $:-\$ I still can't believe it, I swear that bud wasn't there yesterday but it is there now

...... 6 days huh? so I will want to take next tuesday and wednesday off

Koi Boi · « **Reply #10 on:** July 19, 2007, 07:14:53 PM »

Thar she blows!!!!

Ain't it great?!!?

Ky Kim · « **Reply #11 on:** July 19, 2007, 09:36:52 PM »

A BUD

WTG

Can't wait to see a pic when she blooms, she sure loves ya.

Kim

perplexed ponder · « **Reply #12 on:** July 20, 2007, 03:42:34 AM »

are you laying awake at night thinking of ways to protect that bud?
Do deer eat them? any other critters eat the buds?
Is there a storm forecasted?
Neighbor's kids playing baseball?

We'll all be sitting by our computers Tuesday!!

El Jefe · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2007, 04:51:01 AM »

Quote from: perplexed ponder on July 20, 2007, 03:42:34 AM

are you laying awake at night thinking of ways to protect that bud?
Do deer eat them? any other critters eat the buds?
Is there a storm forecasted?
Neighbor's kids playing baseball?

We'll all be sitting by our computers Tuesday!!

Now you did it, I was already having trouble sleeping....... I do not see many deer with all the construction going on behind me, pretty far out in the water for a rabbit, Storms we have daily or every other but nothing real damaging, neighbors kid

that is a whole other issue as well as the neighbors dog that likes to swim now and then. Good thing I have my Camera's up so I can watch it from work! LOL

Andy

barb · « **Reply #14 on:** July 20, 2007, 06:03:31 AM »

That sure looks healthy, I hope it blooms safely!!

El Jefe · « **Reply #15 on:** July 20, 2007, 09:47:42 AM »

I am going to take daily pics, just to document progress....

Remember the old song Anticipation?

El Jefe · « **Reply #16 on:** July 20, 2007, 04:23:19 PM »

When I arrived home tonight what did I see? A second bud

want to know the funny part? it is growing out of the very section of the plant that Tinkster placed the bud in her modified photo. No kidding it literally will come out right where she placed it

Oh Oh I am hearing the thunder of an incoming storm.....going to ask my guardian angel to protect both blooms

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #17 on:** July 20, 2007, 05:14:08 PM »

Yayyyy!!Good Karma from Tinkster!! She did you a real nice favor didn't she?

Congrats!! On Blooms 1 and 2!!

PondmaninAL · « **Reply #18 on:** July 20, 2007, 05:30:10 PM »

El Jefe, have you ever seen a swamp rabbit? Their as big as a Labrador Retreiver. Are you sure it is out of reach?

Happy ponding,
Scott

El Jefe · « **Reply #19 on:** July 20, 2007, 05:54:42 PM »

Scott Thanks for that....
Swamp Rabbit from: www.pestproducts.com/cottontails.htm

The Swamp Rabbit is a large cottontail rabbit found in swamps and wetlands of the southern US. Known as the largest member of the cottontails, they have brown body fur, a brown tail and weighs three to six pounds. They also have a black spot between their ears.
Swamp Rabbits eat reeds, plants and grasses common to the marsh it lives in. Fond of eating bamboo, the swamp rabbit is also known as the “cane cutter” because of the 45 degree angle its teeth make when cutting its food.
Males and females mate between February and March and have around two litters per year. Babies are born with fur and with their eyes fully opened ready and able to take care of themselves. The swamp rabbit nests above ground in dens made of dead plants lined with its own fur and never stray far from the water. A skilled swimmer, they can run over 45 mph in a zigzag pattern when chased by predators.

Swamp Rabbits hide from natural enemies by sitting still in shallow water exposing only its nose to breathe. They also hide in hollow logs and under thick brush. Predators include the American alligator, foxes, coyotes, hawks and the great horned owl.

I believe the rabbit that visits my pond is a small cottontail, so far next to nothing in damaged plants......

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #20 on:** July 20, 2007, 08:59:30 PM »

You're not serious.... There really is a swamp rabbit?

karen J · « **Reply #21 on:** July 20, 2007, 09:46:40 PM »

Ummm... Swamp Rabbit... Rotisserie style!

Your Lotus looks great, can't wait to see the bloom.

tinkster · « **Reply #22 on:** July 20, 2007, 10:14:55 PM »

Oh man I am sooo excited!! I originally thought it would be ms P slocam, but not so sure now. The only two buds ((( note the experience

)))
I have had on SLocam were much fatter from the very get go. The one I have now getting ready to bloom is more skinny like that one. so maybe a single vs. Double bloomer??? or maybe it will get very fat like a peony bud and be a slocam ... more anticipation, maybe we should play guess what lotus it is

Now I dont feel so bad for dubbing the pictures. I really thought you would see the 2nd picture I dubbed and put a flower on and know it was all dubbed... but it jump started her for ya

BIG BIG congrats

tinkster

El Jefe · « **Reply #23 on:** July 21, 2007, 09:03:40 AM »

Tinkster, I knew you modified the picture, but it did give me cause for pause.

That being said I am still so excited I had to go out and see what a difference a day makes....

tootsie · « **Reply #24 on:** July 21, 2007, 10:59:15 AM »

ummmmmmmmmmmm, 4 days, I think another 4 days ad she will be bloomin

Ky Kim · « **Reply #25 on:** July 22, 2007, 12:42:18 AM »

tic, tic, tic, tic, tic, tic......

El Jefe · « **Reply #26 on:** July 23, 2007, 05:06:01 AM »

We had a small storm last night, nothing major but I did not go down by the pond. I will go down and check tonight and post any pictures of progress, judging from how tightly wrapped that bloom is I am guessing at least 2 more if not 3 more days. Photos later..... Andy

El Jefe · « **Reply #27 on:** July 24, 2007, 06:08:11 PM »

Okay it is Tuesday and she is still keeping me me in suspense... But here is todays truth, Any guesses?

tinkster · « **Reply #28 on:** July 24, 2007, 07:54:34 PM »

I think shes either a ways from opening or a white/light pink lotus. This picture of my bud which is almost two weeks old and still not open but you can see the pink tint to the bud. Not sure if everyones takes that long to open but mine are always two weeks or better.. maybe due to not full sun... and my buds when they open are always way higher than the leaves.. so I predict your a ways from flower

hehehe

tinkster

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #29 on:** July 24, 2007, 09:29:22 PM »

While we wait, sure appreciate the new dragon fly shot. That's a new variety to me.