Aloinopsis schooneesii

Right on time in our greenhouses, Aloinopsis schooneesii, has some of the most interesting of flowers. This is a nice old plant which we've had in our collection for many years.

In a couple of days we'll be starting a new year and I'll be celebrating my 75th birthday (also on the 1st). And on Sunday I'll be preaching again at Northminster Presbyterian Church. The next few days will therefore be a bit busy so forgive if I don't get back on track with more postings right away.

Have a very happy new year!

Aloinopsis schooneesii

It's always nice to go out to the greenhouses in the winter and be greeted by these nice bright and cheerful flowers.

Aloinopsis schooneesii

These get kind of shoved back in the corner during the winter. So it's kind of a surprise when we glance back there and - sure enough - they're bloomin'! And they've been growing so well it's hard to even see the caudex. But it's there... somewhere near the redwood needles.

The following photo was taken when things were a bit warmer and days were longer...and the caudex is a bit more exposed.