Over-the-top cactus flower extravaganza (1 of 2)
Cactus flowers are as colorful as a rainbow and almost as ephemeral. With some exceptions, they only last a day or two before fading. That’s understandable, considering how much energy it must take to produce flowers that are sometimes larger than the body of the cactus itself. I have a few cacti myself, both in the ground and in pots, and they produce a reliable succession of flowers through spring and summer. But that pales in comparison to my friend Justin’s collection. I’ve blogged about his Bay Area garden before, and my posts ( here and here ) gave you brief glimpses of his flowering cacti. This year, Justin has chronicled the many waves of cactus flowers in his garden, and he has agreed to share his favorite photos with Succulents and More. Get ready for an extravaganza unlike anything you’ve seen before! Initially, I wanted to order Justin’s photos by flower color, but he thought it would be better to arrange them by genus to show the variation within a given genus. Because th...