Your milli is lovely! It makes a statement. Look at this "bush" that is mine. The backstory is . . . hubby ripped out about 15 crown of thorn plants that were the borders of 2 different areas. They had not been trimmed in ages and really were bad looking. And he didn't like the thorns. Well, this one came back and I convinced him to leave it alone. After finally having a healthy plant, I also convinced hubby to quit trimming it like a hedge. Now my mission is to "sculpt" this into a prettier plant that can be a statement, like yours. I should have done this a while ago, but better late than never. I really like yours!

Robert, you're as cute as your dog. :) LOL! and I meant that in a good way. (blush) I am "SO" not doing any more plant shopping. I've run out of pots and need to figure out how I'm going to repot those 18 plants that just arrived from Logees on Weds. I did one plant so far - the tall rose-cactus was done this morning, and promptly moved outside onto the porch. Half a day of rain, and afternoon sun shouldn't hurt it any. 17 more to go.

Hi Daniel When was I there as those cuttings you gave me for all the Melb Family well I kept a couple for myself and one has flowered recently I think it was March / May anyway late summer and autumn is supposed to be the best time , me well I take them anytime. I will start you some cuttings from mine next autumn if you like, let me know what you want. This pic is from your one near the car port its only about 60cms tall but still managed to flower already it is a darker colour than the one I have up top.,...Cheers..MM.

I bloomed Phals under lights for many years when I lived in NY. You need to lower the plants so the spikes reach for the lights. Don't worry about the leaves. The lights need to be high above the spikes. Do not turn the plants at all. Put a dot or spot on the side of the pot you want the spikes to bloom. Do not change their direction or the flowers will be crooked and facing in various directions. Your spikes are long and the buds beginning to form so it might be late for you to change direction. Try. Place the lights above the spikes. Place the plant in the direction you want the spikes to display the flowers. Mark the pot and do not change the direction. Trust me, the spikes will start growing up, toward the lights. Jane