On 2009-05-29 17:42:15 +0100, "Bob Hobden" said:

Nearly two weeks away in SW France and a Cactus I've had for over 30 years
decides to flower for the first time while I'm away and it's over by the
time I get back!!
A 30 year wait and I miss it!!

Oh, bad luck. That's like the story of the man eating the one rare
fruit on a tree just before his hostess brought a party of botanists
to see it! You'll have to x fingers for this time next year - and
choose a different holiday date! Hope it was good hols, though.
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Sacha
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Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials
South Devon