My Cotton Plant-ation

 

I never knew cotton could grow in Singapore, nevermind my morning sun only balcony. But it did and thrived! Seeds obtained fr the community garden.

I started growing the seeds in October. It took a few tries and these three were the survivors. 

In late November, realising they needed more sun, I placed them next to the low railings of my balcony, careful to make sure the pot is big enough not to slip between the railings and become killer litter! And then I left them to fend for themselves in the sun, wind and rain. And they thrived! Oh my, they thrived.

 Here is the plant displaying all it's glory - a lovely poppy shaped flower (when fully opened) and a developing seed pod (looks like a Venus fly trap)

 The plants start here, from a pot at floor level.

 And climbs about 2 feet!

 

To sprout masses of leaves and flower! 

A thing to note for aspiring cotton growers - aphids like them:(