Back in Sept of 2016 I wrote this blog. Exactly 2 years later what do I see, abnormal blooms on the Mauna Loa. This time they look more normal than the oddly shaped spiked petals.
But in all cases, it looks like a petal is missing. So why? Is it the genetics of the specific Mauna Loa I have and I propagate from or is it purely environmental?
I am baffled. You can click on the images to enlarge them.