And here is the reason for the removed pollinia and cuddled-to-death blooms:
Two very large Bumble bees moved into the greenhouse and I have not been able to relocate them. Actually one of them sat on a Cactus which I carefully transported with its tenant onto the deck. Fine. A few hours later I stepped out again on the deck with a couple of plants in my hand ( which I had to place on the table before closing the door). I swear that Bee saw that the door was open and flew straight back in.
Hugging the bloom -
