The tallest part of this plant is only 25 inches high, and yet the flowers measure around 8 inches across. The flowers close up quite a bit during the day, and then come out more fully at night. I took this shot under a moon lit sky.
The luscious white flowers look stunning for a day or two, and then start to fade.
We have counted over 60 buds. Once the first batch drops, another grouping will emerge.
This side view shows newly formed buds that will appear as flowers in the next few days.
I have neighbors and cars who stop by and ask to photograph our cactus. I tell them to be quick. We only experience flowers for a week or so, and then they are gone until the following spring.
15 comments:
Your cactus is beautiful!
The cactus did bloom!!! It looks beautiful!!!
Those flowers are gorgeous! And to think that the photos were under a moonlit sky, wonderful.
The flowers look like big fancy owl eyes. I grew up in the desert in Souther CA and the desert has it's own unique beauty.
That is just amazing - they look fake, they are so perfect!! Gorgeous!!!
OMG that is just beautiful!
I have never seen a blooming cactus. It is very beautiful! No matter the climate, God shows His handiwork!
Catus plants are so beautiful. Yours are blooming so beautifully.
very special and so lovely!!
LOVE THIS!!! I guess it would grow here in TEXAS!!!
The flowers are beautiful! I'm glad you shared the pictures of your cactus. It's neat that there are so many blooms.
How did I not know that cacti could produce such gorgeous flowers (or any flowers at all)?
Your cactus is gorgeous!! The desert is an amazing place!
Stunning....I love cacti......
Oh my!
Beautiful Nedra...what a lovely sight in the evening for you
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