It's a pillar of spiky loveliness, adding the perfect vertical element to the bed closest to the front door even when seen from down the street. Look closely though and you will be doubly rewarded...
The mantises seem to love climbing it...
...loving the protection that the spines provide -- I guess.
They're hanging around long enough to grow a bit too:
I don't think I've ever seen the mantis and its old too-small skin before! (I've seen skins but not the owners.)
A sibling calls another branch of this 7' (2m) tall beast home:
Finding the mantises that I (probably) released earlier is always a treat for me, but this year there's more...
...as the plant is going to bloom!
The previous owner commented that it does bloom, but I didn't get any last year so I wasn't sure what to expect or if I was doing something "wrong".
Up above though, definitely something exciting going on!
Can't wait to see what they look like!
Must resist Google search...
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How exciting! Of course you'll follow up with copious photos right? Sort of a virtual bloom party?
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you'll delight is with a follow up :)
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic! I don't think I've ever seen one flower before.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the flowers as I've never seen one in bloom. You'll be sure to describe the fragrance too, right? Cute little mantises.
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