The Argentine Giant #3
by Robert Bales
Title
The Argentine Giant #3
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
This is one of the most beautiful cactus, but the bloom last only a very short time.
A columnar cactus with each stem fast growing up to 4 inches wide, 3 feet tall, and clumping 6 - 7 feet wide. Most books say that they only clump to about 3 feet but as you can see from the top photo, the plants can spread to about 7 feet.
It's fragrant blooms normally open at night and persist until early morning. The bright white petals and yellow centers attract night pollinators such as, moths and bats.
While it is said to be a nocturnal blooming cactus with the flowers closing at early morning. On cool, cloudy days in Arizona; the flowers continue blooming during the day.
It is also one of the most beautiful cactus of the world.
The Argentine Giant (aka Easter Lily Cactus) is known for its sprawling stems that originate from a central point. But its better known for the giant flowers, measuring up to 8 inches across, that it gets: Unfortunately, these flowers only last about 1 day, opening at night. If the weather is hot, as it was the day I shot the above photo, they start to wilt by mid-morning.
While it is said to be a nocturnal blooming cactus with the flowers closing at early morning. On cool, cloudy days in Arizona; the flowers continue blooming during the day.
It's fragrant blooms normally open at night and persist until early morning. The bright white petals and yellow centers attract night pollinators such as, moths and bats.
While it is said to be a nocturnal blooming cactus with the flowers closing at early morning. On cool, cloudy days in Arizona; the flowers continue blooming during the day.
Echinopsis candicans is low water use, but that does not mean it requires no water. It prefers deep infrequent irrigation and well-draining soil.
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Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups Special Features #20 promotion discussion. Please help your fellow artists by visiting and passing on the love to another artist in the the 1000 Views Group....L/F/Tw
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks, Christopher for the information, congratulation, invite, and the promotion!!
G Berry
so beautiful.. we are winter travelers to arizona. so i always miss those beautiful blooms..
Linda Phelps
LF This is a most interesting cactus plant that I have ever seen. Thanks for the informative narrative. You have an excellent image with great detail, color and composition.
Robert Bales replied:
Yes they are very interesting and the flower is outstanding. We have two in our yard!! Thanks for the LF!!
Nick Boren
This is an amazing cactus Robert. I have not seen one quite like it before. Thanks so much for posting it. :-) FV
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Nick for the visit, comments, and the FV!! I found it on my morning walk only a few blocks from our house.
Brian Tada
Magnificent cactus! Love how the lighting brings out the delicate texture of these amazing blossoms. So glad you kept the adorable inquisitive dog in the picture. :-) Excellent image overall. Very well done, Robert! L/F
Constance Lowery
this is fantastic! A beautiful plant and an amusing dog. L/Fav/Tw
Robert Bales replied:
Yes it is an amazing cactus and the dog sure adds to it!! Thanks for the LFTw!!!
Donna Kennedy
Love this image showing the whole plant, beautiful Robert! The dog is cute too...f/t/l
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Donna for the visit and the comment along with the FTL! I almost took the dog out, but I am glad iI left it in the photo!
Michelle Meenawong
amazing Robert. Such a beautiful cactus v/f
Robert Bales replied:
Yes it is and thanks for the comment and the visit!!! We have one in the yard, but we will be gone when it blooms.
Reynold Jay
This could be frightening if it comes to life and becomes the "Attack of the zombie cactus!" I would bt that pooch saves the world! Well done.
Gardening Perfection
Congratulations Mr. Bales!! This incredible image, "The Argentine Giant" is featured on Gardening Perfection FAA!! Forever Liked and Faved!!!
Beverly Guilliams
This is Awesome, Robert...Love these Cactus...And the dog adds a nice touch...........v./f.
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much for the very nice review and the VF. The more I look at it I agree about the dog.