Cactus Portrait is a photograph by Robert Bales which was uploaded on January 23rd, 2012.
Cactus Portrait
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
Cactus Portrait
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.
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January 23rd, 2012
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Comments (7)
Joyce Dickens
Wow.......another beautiful cactus flower capture Robert; it amazes me that something like a cactus can have such exquisite blooms.........I think that balances things out.........this is stunning my friend!!! Joyce
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Joyce and yes it seem strange that these can have such great flowers and most of them only last for a short time.
Joyce Dickens
This just pops off the screen Robert; what an incredibly beautiful floral - awesome contrasts, fine detail, texture......so enjoyable! jd
Olahs Prints
Beautifully captured!!! F/V
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks for looking and I am very happy that you really enjoyed it and adding it to your fav.
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