Argentine Giant II is a photograph by Robert Bales which was uploaded on October 25th, 2011.
Argentine Giant II
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... more
by Robert Bales
Title
Argentine Giant II
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
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.
Uploaded
October 25th, 2011
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Comments (157)
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Argentine Giant Cactus II composition, lighting, shading, lovely colors and artwork! F/L voted
VIVA Anderson
Re-visit......so amazing, the light, !!!, Compliments, again.
Robert Bales replied:
Sorry I missed the first one and thanks so much for the comments and the revisit!!
Denise Harty
Congratulations on the feature of your wonderful image in the Square Format Photography group! L/F
Donna Kennedy
One of my many favorites of yours Robert, love this beautiful cactus bloom!!...L/T
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much, Donna and so glad you enjoyed the cactus!! Thanks for the LT!!