Friday, August 18, 2017

Cereus Chalybaeus on Flower Friday


My neighbors night blooming cactus. Closed during daylight, open at night.

Cereus chalybaeus (named from Greek/Latin signifying A Torch) also known as Columnar Cacti




You're look really sharp, guys! I aloe you vera much.. and cacti puns are succulent. Now, go hug a cactus... sorry I am so thorny today...


22 comments:

Ginny Hartzler said...

OOOOOHHHH! The blooming flower is GORGEOUS!!! And what are those round pink things? Fruit of some kind, cactus fruit? I guess the bats get the fruit and the moths get the flower.

Linda said...

Crazy YOU! I have missed you and will be catching up! Vacations are a lot of work and I am looking forward to getting back to my normal routine!

Karen said...

Fascinating!

Blogoratti said...

Really intriguing isn't it, and lovely photos and puns. Greetings!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, the cactus bloom is beautiful. Cute puns and post.

Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

Cat Lover said...

Gorgeous blooms! Nothing like that up here!
Have a good weekend.
Robin

Sandi said...

It's so twirly!

Betty Manousos said...

wow! glorious photos of the cactus! simply fascinating!
cute puns too.

i linked to you today!

have a great day, enjoy your weekend!~:))

My Mind's Eye said...

MS what a pretty prickly posies. Your puns delight me.
Hugs Cecilia

Anonymous said...

That bloom is outstanding. I think you people live in the jungle. Never seen such photos of flowers so amongst.

The Adventures of the LLB Gang said...

Such a gorgeous bloom!! I love the twisty turny of the cactus too!

photowannabe said...

You always make me smile with your puns and take on life.
I needed that this morning.

Mevely317 said...

Isn't nature something? This could be an extra in a sci-fi flick!

Blame it on my stroll through the produce section a little while ago, but those red bulbs look just like radishes!

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

That's a beautiful bloom on what is a rather unattractive plant during the day. Thanks for the weekend smiles, Sandra.

DeniseinVA said...

That is one of the prettiest cacti I have ever seen. The pretty blue sky is a lovely backdrop for these super photographs, and the close up of the flower, fantastic!

Ann said...

Oh that's pretty. I do like your puns but I believe I will refrain from hugging any cacti

Ruth Hiebert said...

The open blossom is spectacular.

Rose said...

I would love to see this in real life!

DawnTreader said...

Wow!!!

Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotte said...

Wow that is one cool plant.

Breathtaking said...

Hello Sandra!:) The flower in full bloom is gorgeous, well done for capturing it's beauty. It does seem a shame that these beautiful flowers only bloom at night and are hardly seen, but the red buds are pretty. Love the puns.:=)

Debby@Just Breathe said...

It's lovely....