Cactus Love (and a few other things...)

A few shots of some of the cactus and such as of late that have stood out. 

 The 'Lady Slippers' Pedlianthus are blooming- these to me are such cool plants- they do these small petite little "blooms" which look like ladies slippers and then make this little pod. 

 The Peruvian Cereus are busy making their fruit.  In a few shots you can see them a few days later starting to ripen.  Another name for this is the Peruvian Apple.  

 What's not to love about this little guy?  The Santa Rita pad grew like a heart!  It isn't entirely uncommon but always really neat when it happens. 

 The San Pedro Cactus are growing like crazy.  They don't seem to mind the heat.

 A shot of the Peruvian Cereus fruit about a week later- they are really interesting tasting if you have not- almost kiwi like. 

This little guy was hanging out today- he was so funny making all these sounds. I dind't want to bother him too much so I snapped a few shots and let him be.

Hope all is well with everyone!!! 

Well I Do Declare, I Think Spring is Here

 I think it is safe to say, spring is here.  I for one could not be happier. 

 Everything is starting to wake up from dormancy, things are blooming, butterflies are all over the place, hummingbirds are out and bees are everywhere working over the flowers.  The Santa Rita Cactus are loaded with blooms.

 The Helen Borcher Peaches are blooming away.

 The Dianthus are so happy and dainty- a personal favorite.

 The Calandrinia are blooming- a long time love of mine.

 The Guara… did I mention everything is starting to bloom???

 The Acanthus spike is opening up- such a cool texture and bloom.

The China Snow are just about solid white with blooms.

 I love this time of year!!!!

The Cactus are Blooming The Cactus are Blooming!!

 It was worth the wait- it opened and HOW BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

This is the Trichocereus c. hybrid.  It is just amazing.  The bloom is so large.  This was the first of many to come.  There is one with about 10 blooms on it- I can't wait to see if they all open at the same time- what an incredible sight that would be.

 The Opuntia 'Santa Rita' opened as well.  Another beautiful bloom.  I love the yellow with the purple color of the cactus.  Nice combination.

And the Barrels have begun to bloom as well.  We have a few others getting ready to open up that I will post but I was just too excited not to share!