I bought this bloke as a 12" unrooted cutting in July 2008. About a month ago, it began to form three buds. Two weeks ago, two of the three aborted and fell off.

Three nights ago, the remaining gargantuan bud yielded a humungous flower. It was at least 10" long, and about 8" wide.

Really nice Lauchy.

It's weird how it feels like they really radiate energy.
I don't know if it's their or what.

I don't know about radiating energy, but it was certainly a very fulfilling experience to see a cutting produce such a wonderful bloom in such a short period of time. I'm quite proud of the plant!