Oro Valley Echinopsis Cactus Blossoms
July 29, 2008
Next to the Night Blooming Cereus the Echinopsis Cactus blooms are one of the prettiest. These cactus are not native to Arizona. They come from various parts of South America. They are legal in Arizona and make a wonderful addition to landscaping which includes cactus.The flowers are delicate in appearance and like the night blooming cereus they bloom for one night and into the next morning, then they close up tight. It is quite a sight to see mulitple blooms open on the same cactus. A couple of days ago on my morning photo walk I found a yard with three different Echinopsis cactus and all were in full bloom.
If you see these while out walking and you want to get a picture get your camera and get back there as soon as you can. This is one flower you don’t say “I’ll get it tomorrow”. Because you won’t get the chance. It only smiles for the camera once a year.
