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Flowers in my yard

bajajudy - 9-12-2014 at 06:02 PM

We have had this cactus for at least 10 years. This is the first year it has bloomed. The bloom is about a foot long from the plant

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When the sun hits it

bajajudy - 9-12-2014 at 06:05 PM

It dies

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Traveler Palm

bajajudy - 9-12-2014 at 06:06 PM

This has bloomed twice. Inside the flower are the most beautiful seeds. Black with a bright orange beard.

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Another cactus

bajajudy - 9-12-2014 at 06:40 PM

I call this a pineapple cactus because it's blooms are the little pineapple looking fruits.

OH MY...is that my laundry in the background:P

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BajaBlanca - 9-12-2014 at 07:15 PM

BEAUTIFUL!

jbcoug - 9-12-2014 at 10:09 PM

Judy, is the second one a type of Bird of Paradise? All are beautiful!

bajajudy - 9-12-2014 at 10:23 PM

Yes, I think so. The flowers are not as brilliant as birds of paradise but beautiful. Hint - If you want them to continue blooming, pluck the dead ones out as they die.
I am trying to cultivate some of the seeds......Will let you know how that works