Flying Saucer Scenes from the Southwest Prickly pear cactus come in

Prickly pear cactus come in many shapes and sizes

I grew a small collection of these from seed in my backyard and every morning it put a smile on my face

but they still had the heat

Watercolor on canvas framed- 8" x 8” (9" x 9” framed)

They are solitary except when mating or females with cubs

Flying Saucer Scenes from the Southwest Prickly pear cactus come inWatercolor on canvas framed 12 x 12 Echinopsis flying saucer is one of the most beautiful of its hybrids. The cactus has a short columnar body that can grow quite large. The plant itself is a nice addition to a desert landscape but nothing prepares you for the showy bloom that happens in the springtime. The large, pink, many petaled blooms have a hint of orange that make it glow. But you have to enjoy them quickly most blooms only last a couple of