Tracey, it took five years to get to that size. There were winter set-backs . . . they don't do well in cold weather. They are easy to grow from fresh seeds and cuttings. http://www.theplantencyclopedia.org/wiki/Capparis" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; . Tony

It is and the flower is edible . . . http://whatscookingamerica.net/capers.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; .

Capparis spinosa 'Caper Bush' finally bloomed. Grew this one from seed. Cereusly, Tony

Peter, here's a photo of my Datura inoxia in bloom from last summer. Tony

. . . Peter, I enjoy trying to grow just about everything. Although many/most times I need to purge plants to make room for something new I want to try. It's amazing how many commercial bird seeds that will germinate, but I wouldn't dwell to long on those! Tony

More Sunflowers today and a Carpenter Bee. Cereusly, Tony

My "bonsai" effort with Crassula sarcocaulis 'Ken Aslet" . . . and as much as I really like this plant, the flowers really stink! Cereusly, Tony

tumamoc wrote:New growth is always exciting, especially seeing how long the stem gets in one growing season. Did you do anything with the 4-ft stem cutting?

tumamoc, I gave it to a friend to cut up into 4-5-inch cuttings . . . Tony

New growth starting on Peniocereus tepalcatepecanus after lopping-off a four foot growth. Cereusly, Tony

. . . Daisies in bloom. These were volunteers from the neighbor's yard. Cereusly, Tony

. . . my first Sunflower this year. Cereusly, Tony

. . . still making a very slow come back after cutting both these plants to their base two years ago. Cereusly, Tony

. . . Opuntia compressa starting to bloom today. Cereusly, Tony

Euphorbia decaryi var. spirosticha in bloom today. Cereusly, Tony

gemhunter178 wrote:Pretty! Looks like quite a big Gymno you have!

gemhunter178, that Gymno is 7" in diameter. It's been a reliable, low maintenance plant for 12+ years. Tony