Be Kind to Nature
Small changes make a big difference
C is for cookie? Oops- cactus!
Day 3 of the Nature A to Z challenge and I’ve chosen the cactus. The Prickly Pear is the only cactus native to New Jersey. My wonderful neighbor shared a piece of her cactus with me a few years ago after I had admired her beautiful plant in full bloom. My plant has grown very well, but has yet to bloom.
Last winter a pad fell off and I planted it in a small pot hoping it would start a new plant. Much to my surprise, this little guy bloomed! I was amazed that such a large flower could come from such a small cactus. I would love to visit the desert in Arizona to see it in full bloom- it must be spectacular!
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Cactus flowers are so beautiful and if you ever get to Arizona or even Nevada, you will not be disappointed if it is the right time of year. We have a night blooming cactus. Here is a post that I shared last year on Cee’s Flower of the Day. https://oureyesopen.blog/2020/08/26/fotd-night-blooming-cereus/
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Wow! That is stunning!! I’ve been to Arizona twice in February. I need to visit in the spring!
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We have been to Vegas twice in March/April and found purple flowers starting to flower on cactus there. It’s been a long time since I’ve been to Arizona, but it was in the spring. 🙂
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