Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Delicate Pincushion Flowers

Here is a photo of the delicate tiny flowers on a pincushion cactus that is blooming in my backyard.

Surprisingly, pincushion cactus need more water than some of my other cactus.

I find it very interesting that a ring of pink flowers develops on a pincushion cactus. The circle pattern the flowers make is quite unique.

Check out the stunning travel photos of the unique Uxmal Pyramids in Mexico at Viva la Voyage!

10 comments:

brattcat said...

Julie, it looks like a marvelous little hat.

B SQUARED said...

I have a similar one in my yard. I love it.

Sharon said...

It's like a little ring of fire!

Kate said...

The ring of flowerslook so delicate next to the spines.

Halcyon said...

Amazing flower!

Lois said...

I love the name of this cactus. What a beautiful color!

glenda said...

Beautiful! I wonder if all of these types of cacti have the circular flower pattern?

Pasadena Adjacent said...

you are among the best of the photo bloggers

Jørgen Carlsen said...

Beautiful cactus.

cieldequimper said...

From the thumbnail I thought you'd bought yourself a new hat! Gorgeous.

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