Another cactus flower

[farendwoman]

Am always so pleased when I get a cactus in flower!
Don’t know why - much prettier things in the garden.

[Nicos]

Very pretty!
Do they flower every year?

[farendwoman]

Very pretty!
Do they flower every year?

Don’t think it has flowered before.
Shame that it has waited till this year to do it because it should’ve been our local agricultural show on Sunday 28th June.
I’d have definitely won in the cactus class!
(big head or what!!!)

[Ms-T]

Nice flower. may be next year you will win the cactus class

[bikermike]

Lovely!
I think they are so unexpected and improbable.

Mine flower every couple of years, but they have flowered twice this year.

[burnie]

I had a collection when I lived in England planted in one of the greenhouse borders, that was not a great idea, weeding was a very painful experience lol.

[DannyK]

Just a few. Most of mine flower every year. If you pick species like rebutia you won't be disappointed.

Sometimes they are kept at too high a temperature over winter. Mine are at 40F with other plants most will go a lot lower if bone dry.

If you want some good plants at reasonable prices search out your local branch of the British Cactus and Succulent Society when the lurgy is past. Usually good sales at their shows.

Keep an eye open for bargains. My newsagent sold me three echinolobivia in 5" pots for £3.50 each.

[farendwoman]

Love them DannyK.
i wouldn’t have a chance up against you at the Show.

[DannyK]

Thanks but if you want to see a really good display go to a BCSS show or one of the RHS shows where cacti are being sold.

This is one seller