I'm really amazed at how they manage to push their way through those curved 'fishook' spines. I don' think I have ever got close to this plant without being snagged, and the hook is not easy to remove. That was how the plant came into my possession a couple of years ago at the cactus sale. I picked it up and it snagged my shirt. 'Take me home' it said. It has been a star performer though cold and heat.
It flowered in response to watering having been dry all summer.
What a showy bloom, for such a deadly looking cactus. You have to be careful around that one!
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Thanks for the great pictures of that plant. I've only seen that barrel used in a few places here.
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ReplyDeleteWow! It's like Beauty and the Beast. I hope you had a long lens!
ReplyDeleteSue- It is pretty deadly. I pulled it out of the ground one time when I didn't realize I was hooked.
ReplyDeleteDesert dweller- Not too many survive our strange weather in Texas. Neither one thing or the other. This one does.
Danger garden- i am sure you are also used to gardening with car.
Victoria- How right you are. I love nothing better than the cactus in flower.
Beautiful!!! I love how the cactus are often so showy. Nice surprises! Great shots!
ReplyDeleteThat looks so beautiful and dangerous all at the same time. The macro is a flickr shot in my book.
ReplyDeleteI'd say anything that can survive and bloom in this kind of weather is a keeper! Gorgeous flower.
ReplyDeleteThat bloom is so large for a cactus...lovely! The yellow is that 'happy' yellow...very nice.
ReplyDeleteAmazing what a little h2o will do.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of a fish hook cactus, it has an elegant flower. I would not want our nearly blind dog to stumble into it though.
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