Canistel and sapodilla

IMG_7340, originally uploaded by z_kevino.

The canistel is flowering now. The canistel flowers (above) seem very close in appearance to the flowers of the sapodilla (below)

IMG_7341, originally uploaded by z_kevino.

Vanilla Orchid update

IMG_7336, originally uploaded by z_kevino.

The Vanilla Orchid Flower I hand pollinated seems to have been fertilized, and perhaps we are seeing the first signs of a developing bean

Vanilla Orchid in bloom

IMG_7288, originally uploaded by z_kevino.

I am going to try and hand pollinate this one right now. I've read there is a very short window in which to do it, and if it is not done withing those few hours, the flower falls off the next morning.

I'm gonna follow the very wonderful instructions here: http://www.sdahldtp.com/pollinate.htm

Annona Squamosa developing

IMG_7261, originally uploaded by z_kevino.

taken a few days ago (on 5/17/08), one of my favorite times to look at the sugar apple tree - besides harvest time :-)
There are a dozen or so blossoms turned baby fruit.

one more photo of the "imposter"

IMG_7161, originally uploaded by z_kevino.

Is this a true dragonfruit?
the flowers are beautiful, but never set fruit

Closeup of dragonfruit flower

IMG_7159, originally uploaded by z_kevino.

posted for my friends at PitayaFruit Yahoo groups can help identify this "imposter"

dragonfruit?

IMG_7246, originally uploaded by z_kevino.

05/12/2008 - I believe this to be a dragon fruit variety. It always flowers but never fruits. Is it possible it is some close relative? the blossoms ALWAYS wind up on the ground like this.