The best shots all had to be at night as it appears to be a night blooming plant and they only lasted 12-24 hours at most with all new blooms opening at dark. A fact that seems confirmed by Wikipedia noting that most species are pollenated by moths.
They are also scented, something a bit like baby powder with a subtle fruity or candy hint. Maybe like 75% baby power and 25% cotton candy. It was not very strong from any distance but easy to smell close up.
Once a growing rosette/shoot flowers it will not grow any new leaves, but will stay alive for years.
Each night a few more would bloom then fade. I tried to pollinate it but it was the only one I had blooming of any of my collection and have never had any others pollinate. But I am still watching hopefully for a seed pod (berry like) to appear under the dead flowers.
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