We originally bought this bishop’s cap cactus in a three-inch pot here in Arizona back in about 1998. It lived in California and did well there during the years before we retired and brought it back to Arizona. It seemed to like California since it grew into the six-inch pot seen in the image. However, now that it’s here in Arizona, it produces flowers all year long. I took this image today in our courtyard. Click on the image to enlarge.
We went shopping for a few things today and found ourselves down in the “touristy” part of town. We have a favorite shop in that area, and Bob got a birthday present for his Mom’s 92nd birthday next month. I also got a pair of shorts and some really cool dangly earrings.
Walking back to the truck, I noticed a bush with pretty little yellow flowers (I don’t know the variety). Upon closer examination, I found that the bees also like the yellow flowers. Click on the image to enlarge.
I put the pot with lithops succulents outside the patio where the morning sun can shine on them. All I can say is that they must like it there. These are the three latest flowers produced this early spring. Click on the image to enlarge.
We did our weekly grocery shopping today. The flower department had a sale on 6″ potted bulb plants including this miniature yellow daffodil. This is my first Arizona daffodil – we will see how it does here. For the time being, it is adorning the counter top in our guest bathroom. Click on the image to enlarge.
Lithops translates to “living stones.” This succulent takes on the form of river rocks and grows in creek beds and riverbanks. Their appearance is a defense mechanism to keep predators at bay, but all bets are off when the flowers sprout. Click on the image to enlarge.
We were in the courtyard this afternoon and discovered our first Cleveland Sage Flower. Not only is it very pretty, but the fragrance is very sweet. We planted three bushes in the courtyard last June, and this is the first time a flower has appeared. The landscaper says that when there are many of these open at the same time that the fragrance can fill the whole courtyard. I can’t wait! Click on the image to enlarge.
