Cereus hildmannianus spiralis, I don't remember seeing one prior to my trip to Santa Barbara last April.
I kinda want to let go of a marble at the top and see if it spirals all the way around to the bottom.
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Well, I do hope I'm not the only one whose mind goes to the short and curly dirty place with that photo. It really needs a couple of little barrel cactus planted at its base.
ReplyDeleteI intentionally did not go there, knowing that certainly someone else would. Glad it was you Alison, you've got a reputation to keep up!
DeleteGreat idea Alison!
DeleteDavid versus Goliath! The Cereus is impressive.
ReplyDeleteGlad you agree.
DeleteWhat a peculiar twist. Had I seen this anywhere else I'd assume Photoshop was involved. When would the pup at the base start spiraling?
ReplyDeleteThat's a good question!
DeleteYou are right! I couldn't take my eyes off of it and definitely wanted to play with marbles.
ReplyDeleteIf only I'd had one in my pocket.
DeleteOutrageous ! :)
ReplyDeleteI want to see the video of that marble spiraling down the cactus. An amazing sight in itself.
ReplyDeleteLOL, what Alison said. What an awesome plant! Are there minis that can be overwintered in a sunroom?
ReplyDeleteAll plants start small, right?
DeleteI have finally started planting my Tucson garden. I am now in lust. I want my dream plants to come to become a reality.
ReplyDeleteWell at least you have a chance of growing this, right?
DeleteWOW!!! That is one crazy-ass plant... And, leave it to Alison to make me laugh! What a visual...!
ReplyDeleteVery cool plant! I often wonder how and why something like this evolves - what are the advantages?
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