I missed it. My dragon flower bloomed and closed. It was only my second flower since receiving the plant about 5 years ago. I waited after the first bloom for a glorious dragon fruit but nothing happened. I researched and asked around to find out why. I was set to implement my pollination strategy as soon as I saw my next bloom but I missed it and am so forlorn. I now wait, with fingers crossed, hoping that nature took care of itself.
In the classroom, I remember frustrating moments where I didn't or couldn't implement effective strategies. I wasn't reaching my students and kept on working towards seeing the fruit take hold and blossom.
In both instances, I continue to mālama the plant, keep the soil rich, and work towards that moment of sweet reward with hope and expectancy.
I can't wait for my first dragon baby.
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