I was not expecting this at all...
Here's the same plant 2 years ago, shortly after I got it. The location of the new leaf and bloom is in the relatively empty space in this photo.
I'll post new pics as it progresses.
At first glimpse, I thought "Uh Oh, what's going on?", and nearly as quickly eliminated not so pleasant possibilities/fears, and decided it's doing some kind of blooming event!
The weird thing is, this is a relatively new leaf, not even very tall, and that's where it's blooming?Surprise! Sansevieria halli mischief
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Re: Surprise! Sansevieria halli mischief
The capitate inflorescence continues to rise from the soil line.
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This morning... the cluster of developing tube shaped flowers getting longer. Please excuse the purple haze from the LEDs
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Thank you.
The last photos were hastily taken with the glow of red/blue LED overshadowing.
Here's a fresh set in natural light on a pleasantly overcast AM.
I decided I had nothing at all to lose by trying to pollinate this plant, even though I expect the effort to be in vain. I have no idea if they will self, and if my inexperienced efforts would be fruitfull. Anyway, it was a good opportunity to take better photos.
Overview The flowers closer
The last photos were hastily taken with the glow of red/blue LED overshadowing.
Here's a fresh set in natural light on a pleasantly overcast AM.
I decided I had nothing at all to lose by trying to pollinate this plant, even though I expect the effort to be in vain. I have no idea if they will self, and if my inexperienced efforts would be fruitfull. Anyway, it was a good opportunity to take better photos.
Overview The flowers closer
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Re: Surprise! Sansevieria halli mischief
That is wicked cool -- and completely nutso! Is that normal for the species? It's really different from other Sans blooms I've seen.
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"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
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Re: Surprise! Sansevieria halli mischief
Apparently, most Sansevieria species feature a spike-like raceme, and S. halli appears to be rather unique with what looks like flowers popping up right out of the soil. Technically, it's a capitate inflorescence, but without any visible stalk. I agree, a very odd sight, but quite beautiful as well.