Prickly growth
>> Friday, May 13, 2016 –
cactus,
macro,
succulents
A look at some prickly new growth.
Few words today. Opuntia 'Dark Night' wakes up.
As does Pachypodium lamerei, after living in a dark corner indoors as a large spiked stick for months:
My Christmas cholla isn't doing great, but better this spring than last:
Not sure which Opuntia this was...
And this Cylindropuntia whipplei is so slow:
It will be surrounded by bigger potted non-hardy succulents this year, so maybe it will get a hint and start moving a bit faster.
It also has this growing next to it:
Which I think is a California poppy, although I don't know specifically which kind or if that's even correct. I sprinkled a lot of seed packets in this area...
Have a wonderful weekend that brings you the weather you're hoping for!
It will be cool here in St. Louis, but for you in the upper midwest and central plains, maybe colder than you really want?
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It's always so exciting so see new growth on cactus. One of my favorite sights of spring.
Beautiful California poppy, too. It's a darker selection, maybe 'Red Chief'.
One thing about growing cacti - they can never call you spineless. Great shots of these prickly characters!
A delicate looking stage, before they become fierce like the rest!
Wonderful shots of your spiny wonders, Alan! It cooled off over here too - it is both wet and wonderful! :)