The cactus flower, stem and roots retain scarce water better than any other plant in our summer garden, and looks lovely when the other flowers and leaves hang dryly and dismally. But a weekly hose spray can make sure the cactus beauty lasts even longer :)
That is just beautiful Janice. Such a pretty colour & obviously likes it where you have placed it. Are you tempted to try to strike a cutting from the side of it - I know I would be.
Hi Janice - we're finding out what's flourishing this year ... butterflies for instance - but now your cactus - amazing ...and as you describe - cheers Hilary
Oh I love that cactus flower. My favorite color is lavender.
ReplyDeleteIt is a delicate colour for a delicate flower.
DeleteIt does look like a propeller and my mum would have loved that colour, she was a fan of pastel shades. I prefer stronger and deeper tones.
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful for anything that flowers! 🌸🌹🪻
DeleteCactus flowers are always so pretty. We have several in our sunroom that flower.
ReplyDeleteThey seem to appear so suddenly - at least, ours do.
DeleteWhat a beautiful cactus flower - nested propellers even.
ReplyDeleteQuite so. 😊
DeleteIt's a beautiful flower.
ReplyDeleteWe thought so, too.
DeleteCacti blooms are always especially beautiful. Maybe it's because of their contrast to those dangerous-looking spikes...
ReplyDeleteA horticultural interpretation of Beauty and the Beast, maybe?
DeleteWell, the cactus likes the heat, but I am not sure how many humans over there concur. We’re in yet another hot spell too. TG for AC.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely flower
ReplyDeleteThe cactus flower, stem and roots retain scarce water better than any other plant in our summer garden, and looks lovely when the other flowers and leaves hang dryly and dismally. But a weekly hose spray can make sure the cactus beauty lasts even longer :)
ReplyDeleteThat is just beautiful Janice. Such a pretty colour & obviously likes it where you have placed it. Are you tempted to try to strike a cutting from the side of it - I know I would be.
ReplyDeleteThat’s so pretty! 😀
ReplyDeleteThe flowers on a cactus always surprise me. So delicate
ReplyDeleteA beautiful colour.
ReplyDeleteIt does look like a propeller doesn't it. The softness of the colour and the petals contrast strikingly against the harsh spikiness of the plant.
ReplyDeleteHi Janice - we're finding out what's flourishing this year ... butterflies for instance - but now your cactus - amazing ...and as you describe - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely lovely. I've never seen a cactus with a blossom like this.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful flower. Not sure I've ever seen a cactus in bloom.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty bloom that is.
ReplyDeleteThe perfect name for this beauty. The cacti family has some gorgeous blooms!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful cactus! Much bigger and more ornate than the flowers I get on mine.
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely
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