Deadly Bloomer

Almost missed the bloom of my Cerbera

Quick Post: My baraibai or Cerbera manghas finally bloomed. The plant is a member of the deadly dogbane family which includes calachuchi.  I acquired the plant via seeds given to me by friend, Ronald Achacoso, collected from their farm in Zambales. From a handful, only one plant germinated, and it did only after 6 months of nothing. Almost gave up on the seed batch.  But after 4 years the plant is about 5 feet high and flowering. But I really love Apocynaceae plants so the wait is well worth it.