Experimenting in Vermont

Andy_CT · Post by **Andy_CT** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 5:56 pm

The imbricata in ground probably has more roots taking up more fuel

Definitely a flower on the poly.

Post by **daiv** » Sun Jun 12, 2011 12:45 am

Definitely a flower!

fanaticactus · Post by **fanaticactus** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 1:37 am

A couple of the O. humifusa flowers have opened. The markings/colors are different. Different but insignificant varieties? The first two are the same flower on successive days.

And along the front walk are some new needle-leaf Portulaca. Nothing earth shattering, but they're "happy" little flowers and I like them a lot. They seem to resemble Opuntia flowers quite closely. Are they related somewhere along the line?

Meanwhile, the O. polyacantha bud is keeping me in agonizing suspense!

Post by **daiv** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 3:42 pm

Neat Portulaca flowers - very similar to the Opuntia indeed.

fanaticactus · Post by **fanaticactus** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 8:00 pm

BINGO!! Today's brilliant sun and warmth did it! The outdoor garden is starting to look a little more presentable. More O. humifusa blossoms have opened, but the prize winner today (must be in anticipation of the Fourth) is the O. polyacantha 'North Dakota'. It's a gorgeous pale yellowish peachy color with a wine red center. I know I'm sorta cheating by showing the Fero latis in the 'Outdoor' section, but it IS out there all the time in its pot except in the dead of winter.

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iann · Post by **iann** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 9:27 pm

Ferocactus! Now I know its warm

apacholek10 · Post by **apacholek10** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 4:02 am

Love it! Fero's are my favorite by far!

fanaticactus · Post by **fanaticactus** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 10:30 pm

I was disappointed that the O. polyacantha flower lasted only one day. Here's the cactus patch today, July 4. Looks like a good week coming up weather-wise: temps in the 80s every day and just a slight chance of a shower or thunderstorm.

Andy_CT · Post by **Andy_CT** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 11:05 pm

My favorite kind of firework display!!

Similar display going on down here

Post by **daiv** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 8:06 pm

Yeah, fantastic display!