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Midnight flower

In Chinese, these flowers are called 'Keng Fa' and it blooms late in the night. The bud is longish and pink in color and will start to open late in the night. It is in full bloom by 12.30am. It remains in full bloom till early morning i guess. Didn't stay to see when it starts to fade but by sunlight,it is almost fully faded (closed for good).

So you gotta be patient to wait for it to flower from the bud and then cherish its beauty for those few hours by staying awake. lol. There is a chinese grandmother's tale that for people who see it for the first time, they might get lucky with the lottery. I wish! But you can try your luck by looking at this picture lol.

There is a sweetish tinge of scent. With the cool night/early morning air, it is quite refreshing. Ants like it tho, i see some tiny ones hanging a round it, it must be sweet.

I have no idea what is its english or scientific name but would like to know! It has medicinal values as well.

Now i can appreciate why there is a Chinese nursery rhyme/game. It goes something like this (translation into English). "Keng Fa, Keng Fa, when will you be in bloom?". 'Fa' means flower in chinese.

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betska Apr 12, 2012 at 4:15 PM Report Abuse

Hi there! next Asian trip? probably Cambodia/Vietnam in March'13. Don't think I'll get to Malaysia.....but if I win lotto the Malaysian F1 next year would be on. How are you? xxxx
asianbelle Mar 11, 2012 at 11:11 PM Report Abuse

thanks... hahaha we went to a beach last week and she talked me into buying a hat for myself too ;)
GrumpyDiver Mar 4, 2012 at 8:58 PM Report Abuse

Yes, I try to get around...
travelgourmet Mar 2, 2012 at 9:14 PM Report Abuse

Your beautiful Keng Fa is a member of the Epiphyllum family of Cacti or Orchid Cactus. Fragrant and blooms at night for only one night. Enjoy!
zanzooni Sep 5, 2011 at 9:58 AM Report Abuse

No worries!! Thank you for thinking of me, I appreciate it. :}
jumpingnorman Aug 30, 2011 at 8:49 PM Report Abuse

Thanks Teevee for seeing our small Aruban friend :) The next day we passed by the same place where we saw him but my son could not find him anymore :) Have a great weekend ahead! :) Norman :)
ligaya Aug 3, 2011 at 11:18 AM Report Abuse

Thanks Teevee, no i didnt notice.
chiabh Jul 20, 2011 at 2:54 PM Report Abuse

hi teevee... thanks for your warm birthday wishes and kind thought... is has been a great day... ~chia
poppy6488 Jul 17, 2011 at 4:05 AM Report Abuse

Hello Teevee. The old cliché, "time heals" really is true. Do read it to the end, when you are stronger, it will help, I am sure. Mim x
Waalewiener Jan 27, 2011 at 12:35 PM Report Abuse

Thank you Teevee for your lovely comments about Luke How are things with you