Image by kenne
This cactus flower is from a potted cactus that has been blooming since mid-April — hard to believe, but loving it!
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Hedgehog Cactus Blossoms — Image by kenne
One of the first cactus blossoms in the spring are those of the Hedgehog cactus. They have been blooming around the Tucson area for about a week, adding spring beauty as some of the wildflowers pass on.
Yesterday I got a report that some saguaro cacti have begun to bloom, which is early for such blossoms. But, these giant cacti do have a way of blooming when they want to — it’s time to start watching for the return of the white-wing doves.
kenne
Cacti
Here’s some fact-i,
About some cacti,
They’re plants you shouldn’t touch,
Because their spiny leaves are sharp,
It might hurt too,too much!
Yes those pointy spines they have,
Are cacti’s shield and cape,
Helping water stay inside,
Through spines it can’t escape!
They love the desert,
Sun baked lands,
For water’s what they store,
Inside their bodies,
Or their roots,
Like clothing’s in a drawer…
Cacti,
Cacti,
Succulents,
Are really pretty cool,
Just don’t give a kiss to one,
Or miss some time at school…
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Potted Cactus In Bloom — Images by kenne
Upon return from the Cubs spring training in Mesa last evening, we found one of our potted cactus plants in bloom — not to be outdone by the many cactus out in the desert in bloom, as noted in the earlier posting — http://kenneturner.com/2012/03/27/capturing-the-moment-cactus-blossoms-along-the-trail/
These beautiful blossoms don’t last long, so by the morning sunlight, some were beginning to close.
kenne
