Do C. mossiae buds form without a sheath?

[Jeff214]

Opening up...

[My Green Pets]

Cool! Such vivid color!
I just wanted to add that my C. maxima coerulea bloomed last fall with no sheath as well.

[SouthPark]

These are Jeff's images - for viewing pleasure hehehe

[isurus79]

Wow, that's dark! Is that the true color?

[Jeff214]

Actually, it's even more of a bright magenta in real life, less neon glow though. It's a shame because the photos don't do justice to the beautiful hues! The petals are crystalline with some white veining that makes it difficult to photograph.

Once it opens fully, I'll try taking a photo under various lighting conditions.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by Jeff214

Actually, it's even more of a bright magenta in real life, less neon glow though. It's a shame because the photos don't do justice to the beautiful hues! The petals are crystalline with some white veining that makes it difficult to photograph.

Once it opens fully, I'll try taking a photo under various lighting conditions.

Wow, very cool! Sounds amazing!