A taste of my Desert

[SOcRatEs]

Now that I have a better camera, I thought I'd share this with you.
Who would have thought, these were only supposed to bloom once.
This is the 4th year for the big one with 5, 1st years for younger one.
They bloom only at night, for one night!

I will up date this photot album as they progress.

They're kinda big files but worth the wait....IMO
SOcRatEs120/Cactus Flowers

 

[SNGX1275]

Did that bigger one have a rough period in its life?

 

[SOcRatEs]

Good call!
Yes it's a rescue plant, it's about 8 years old now.
I've had it for 4yrs.

Should be opening tonight!

Funny thing is, I've yet to figure out what or who is pollinating them.

They are very beautiful but very stinky, so I'm thinkg maybe bats.
They are out in droves in early/late evening this time of year.
I hope to get photo of that!

 

[kirock]

Can you take a photo of the blooms for us? That would be cool. I had a 3' cactus for 8yrs and 1 day I watered it in the middle of winter (not a lot 1/2 cup)....it dropped dead. WTF. It was flowering too once a yr after about 6 yrs of it's life.

 

[Tedster]

wow! What a brown thumb!

 

[sllewe]

Hey i have been out to arizona during the cactus blooms. (Scottsdale to be more exact) Very beautiful!

I have also been out there during the summer. Hot! And those sandstorms.

No thanks.

 

[SOcRatEs]

(Scottsdale to be more exact)

AtK SpAdE, thats where I am.

wow! What a brown thumb!

Tedster, Yup.

Can you take a photo of the blooms for us?

kirock, yes will do.

I thought they might bloom tonight but looks like tomorrow night.
The Botanical Garden here wants some photo's too.

 

[Tedster]

I miss El Paso and the desert life. Central Texas sucks.

 

[SOcRatEs]

Will be blooming tonight!
A few update pics....SOcRatEs120/Cactus Flowers
I will be taking shots through all stages.

 

[SOcRatEs]

Blooming tonight!
SOcRatEs120/Cactus Flowers

 

[kirock]

WOW WOW WOW.. very nice shots, total congrats., we're not worthy!

Thanks. :grinthumb :grinthumb

 

[sllewe]

Amazing! :grinthumb