It looked like fungus
Apr 5, 2021 14:39:56 #
but it was really a plethora of buds! These cactus are part of the landscaping on the corner of Ray and Val Vista in Gilbert, AZ. There were so many buds that I thought there was a fungus growing on them. But, when I went back with my camera and long lens, it was just a myriad of buds. And, by then some of the flowers had opened and the bees were almost drunk with pollen!
Quite honestly, I don't know what kind of cactus this is. They aren't saguaro, I know that!
Quite honestly, I don't know what kind of cactus this is. They aren't saguaro, I know that!
Apr 5, 2021 14:47:41 #
Very cool, Kathy.
--Bob
--Bob
AzPicLady wrote:
but it was really a plethora of buds! These cactus are part of the landscaping on the corner of Ray and Val Vista in Gilbert, AZ. There were so many buds that I thought there was a fungus growing on them. But, when I went back with my camera and long lens, it was just a myriad of buds. And, by then some of the flowers had opened and the bees were almost drunk with pollen!
Quite honestly, I don't know what kind of cactus this is. They aren't saguaro, I know that!
Quite honestly, I don't know what kind of cactus this is. They aren't saguaro, I know that!
Apr 5, 2021 15:09:18 #
Apr 5, 2021 15:35:01 #
Apr 5, 2021 15:36:12 #
UTMike wrote:
I really like this before/after set, Kathy! Thanks for sharing.
Aren't they amazing!? Thanks, Mike.
Apr 5, 2021 16:14:28 #
They will look so beautiful when all the flowers pop! Lovely set Kathy. 
Apr 5, 2021 16:15:45 #
Apr 5, 2021 17:28:47 #
AzPicLady wrote:
but it was really a plethora of buds! These cactus are part of the landscaping on the corner of Ray and Val Vista in Gilbert, AZ. There were so many buds that I thought there was a fungus growing on them. But, when I went back with my camera and long lens, it was just a myriad of buds. And, by then some of the flowers had opened and the bees were almost drunk with pollen!
Quite honestly, I don't know what kind of cactus this is. They aren't saguaro, I know that!
Quite honestly, I don't know what kind of cactus this is. They aren't saguaro, I know that!
wow kathy...neat discovery and nice shots of whatever kind of cactus it is!
Apr 5, 2021 17:29:34 #
Sylvias wrote:
They will look so beautiful when all the flowers pop! Lovely set Kathy.
Thanks, Sylvia. There will be so many bees around, I wonder if we can even see the flowers!
Apr 5, 2021 17:30:31 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Are they Organ Pipe Cactus, Kathy?
I don't think so. Organ pipe aren't very translplantable. I've not seen their blooms, and I did a Google search and came up empty.
Apr 5, 2021 17:31:15 #
merrytexan wrote:
wow kathy...neat discovery and nice shots of whatever kind of cactus it is!
Thanks! I was glad to have an opportunity. But as many buds as they have, I think they'll be blooming for awhile.
Apr 5, 2021 17:43:00 #
Apr 5, 2021 17:59:32 #
Apr 5, 2021 20:11:32 #
That's impressive that they have so many buds up and down the length of the cactus. It's pretty now and will probably be even more so as more flowers open!
Apr 5, 2021 20:30:25 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
That's impressive that they have so many buds up and down the length of the cactus. It's pretty now and will probably be even more so as more flowers open!
Thanks, Carol. I'm thinking they will bloom at all different times, actually. We'll see. If not, there will be an entire swarm of bees on that corner!
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