The flowers on a cactus are always so beautiful. I have a fishhook cactus that makes gorgeous yellow flowers... when it's summer and when it's in the mood. Poor thing is hibernating now in my laundry room.
While living in cold country, February was always my least favorite month, so I thought ost folks would appreciate some color. Out in the wild, a lot of these beauties are hiding in nests of mesquite and palo verde trees, or at the bases of saguaros. The larger plants help shelter them-- and funnel rain to them to help them grow.
Kathy-- Thanks!
Zibilee-- Thanks!
Marie-- Thanks!
Dorte-- That dreary part of February, eh?
Caite-- Even though striking and vivid colors really aren't all that odd in the desert.... :)
Leslie-- Poor thing, indeed!
Beth-- I never did like winter in cold country, but draggy February is the Pits!
I love the contrast of prickles and flowers!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful picture! I love the contrast of colors and textures.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I agree with the others. The contrast is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteOooooh!
ReplyDeleteI want some flowers - now!
that color is all the more striking for me in a harsh terrain.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers on a cactus are always so beautiful. I have a fishhook cactus that makes gorgeous yellow flowers... when it's summer and when it's in the mood. Poor thing is hibernating now in my laundry room.
ReplyDeleteI needed that spot of color -- we are in that draggy part of winter, just waiting for the trees to bud.
ReplyDeleteWhile living in cold country, February was always my least favorite month, so I thought ost folks would appreciate some color. Out in the wild, a lot of these beauties are hiding in nests of mesquite and palo verde trees, or at the bases of saguaros. The larger plants help shelter them-- and funnel rain to them to help them grow.
ReplyDeleteKathy-- Thanks!
Zibilee-- Thanks!
Marie-- Thanks!
Dorte-- That dreary part of February, eh?
Caite-- Even though striking and vivid colors really aren't all that odd in the desert.... :)
Leslie-- Poor thing, indeed!
Beth-- I never did like winter in cold country, but draggy February is the Pits!