Framed Flowing Cactus
by Robert Bales
Title
Framed Flowing Cactus
Artist
Robert Bales
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Photograph - Photo
Description
A striking white and yellow flower blooms atop a cactus, with sharp spines protruding around it. Sunlight illuminates the delicate petals, creating a dramatic contrast against a shadowy background.
The Argentine Giant 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.
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March 27th, 2024
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