Queen of the Night, Stag Horn Cactus
Jul 21, 2017 11:28:37 #
More information on this photo posted 7/20/17. This was taken in our yard in Picture Rocks, AZ., north-west of Tucson, AZ. This species also known as Night Blooming Cereus cactus blooms once a year. opening during the night and withering when sunlight touches it. The bees are intoxicated by the perfume and flock to the flowers.
Jul 21, 2017 11:32:01 #
genocolo
Loc: Vail and Gasparilla Island
Very nice photos. Never knew that about that cactus. Will look for it next time in AZ. Does it bloom all year long?
Jul 21, 2017 11:32:36 #
Jul 21, 2017 12:15:55 #
Jul 21, 2017 21:43:45 #
Once a year and only at night would mean this is a rare shot as well as beautifully done.
Jul 22, 2017 06:32:31 #
Jul 22, 2017 08:21:37 #
Thank you so much for updating the information! I too would be intoxicated by this plant! Do you have yearly watch-parties, or keep it all to yourself? 
Jul 22, 2017 10:53:15 #
sb wrote:
Thank you so much for updating the information! I too would be intoxicated by this plant! Do you have yearly watch-parties, or keep it all to yourself?
The Tohono Chul https://tohonochulpark.org/ Park and gardens has a large number of these cacti, and they do hold a watch each summer. It is an international gathering to see over 300 plants in bloom, just for one night. We keep ours to ourselves and there are several homes with them in the area.
Thank you for looking.
Jul 22, 2017 10:57:31 #
It doesn't have a set time for blooming, could be in June or July. This causes anticipation for date the buds finally enlarge and get ready to spread their beautiful petals and release the heady perfume. there is a web site that posts the blossom watch: https://tohonochulpark.org
Thank you for looking and nice comments.
Thank you for looking and nice comments.
Jul 22, 2017 16:33:02 #
Jul 22, 2017 23:09:08 #
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