I am so pleased with my moth orchids this year. There are eight flowers on the stem, but I can only photograph their faces four at a time. Click on the image to enlarge.
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Cactus Flowers in Wikieup Arizona
One of the more scenic roads in Arizona is U.S. Highway 93, north of Wickenburg on the way to Kingman. There are Joshua Trees, all nature of desert scenery and these beautiful yellow cactus flowers we stopped to photograph in Wikieup, AZ. Click on the image to enlarge.
Ocotillo
When we move to Arizona, we can have one of these beautiful ocotillo succulents growing as a part of our landscape. Photo taken in Wickenburg, AZ today. Click on the image to enlarge.
Red Amaryllis
This is a short blog – we’re on the road tonight. I’ll have pictures from the road tomorrow. Meanwhile, enjoy this beautiful red amaryllis that just opened in the patio this morning. Click on the image to enlarge.
Where are we? Hint: our Utah CCW permits are valid here.
Echinopsis Flower
This echinopsis cactus flower appeared in the wee hours during the night. By the time we wake up in the morning it will have wilted. Given such a short open period, it’s a good thing I managed to capture this photo today on the patio.
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According to Wikipedia:
Echinopsis is a large genus of cacti native to South America, sometimes known as hedgehog, sea-urchin or Easter lily cactus. One small species, E. chamaecereus, is known as the peanut cactus. The 128 species range from large and treelike types to small globose cacti. The name derives from echinos hedgehog or sea urchin, and opsis appearance, a reference to these plants’ dense coverings of spines.
This particular variety of echinopsis only grows to a height of six inches (15 cm).
Red Epiphyllum Cactus Orchid
We woke up this morning and when we took the dog outside, we saw that this beautiful epiphyllum flower opened to the rays of the morning sun. You can see why I quickly went for my Canon XTi.
It is no coincidence, but the Epiphyllum Society were having their show and sale at the Botanic Gardens today. We went and were overwhelmed with many, many other beautiful cactus orchid flowers. More about that later.
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Phalaenopsis – the Moth Orchid
My moth orchids seem to be even more beautiful this year than the string I got last year. Click on the image to enlarge.
