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Cambridge moonflower: Wait over for 'UK's first' bloom

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  Cambridge moonflower: Wait over for 'UK's first' bloom CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY BOTANIC GARDEN image caption The rare type of Amazonian moonflower is in full bloom after widespread anticipation A rare Amazonian cactus that has attracted interest from around the world has started to bloom. The team at Cambridge University Botanic Garden believe their moonflower  Selenicere us wittii  is the first to flower in the UK. Thousands of people have viewed a webcam which has been trained on the plant for about 11 days. It was thought the plant would blossom at night, but a garden spokesperson said it appeared it was a "sun lover". A webcam has been focused on the plant for 11 days during the wait for it to flower The plant normally only flowers between sunset and sunrise, but the garden's director Prof Beverley Glover said "these things are always done at their own pace". "I'm not as surprised as some might be, as plants have a habit of doing their own

Valentine's week 2021: From Rose Day to Kiss Day, here's the love date sheet

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Valentine's week 2021: From Rose Day to Kiss Day, here's the love date sheet Valentine week 2021: From Rose Day to Kiss Day, here's the love date sheet. Romance is in the air and lovebirds across the globe are fluttering with special ideas as we enter February, the month of love, courtesy the universal celebrations of Valentine’s Day on February 14. Yes, it’s that time of the year again when couples indulge in all things mushy from roses to promises, chocolates to teddy bears all through the Valentine week which is seven days before the Valentine’s Day. It is celebrated to honour Saint Valentine but over the years, it has become a day of grand gestures towards your partner. Have a special someone but confused about the love date sheet? Well, we got you sorted to pour your heart out and tell your loved one what they mean to you by celebrating Rose Day, Propose Day, Kiss Day and other romantic days of love on these dates. February 7 (Sunday) - Rose Day Heralding the Valentine