Sticky Situation

So pleased to see my little cactus sprout two flowers this year! I got this plant from the SF flower and garden show three years ago from a cactus vendor whose shop is called Sticky Situation. The guy described this cactus as "velcro" because it sticks to you with its tiny hooks. 

First year, I got one flower. Same deal the second year. This year, two!

My Old Man

I've had this little old man cactus for years. I cannot remember how many. It does not grow bigger, but every year it gives one beautiful flower. This year I was excited to see three blooms!

Big, strong flowers!

Pretty hot pink! Great job, Old Man!

Cactus Flowers

You almost feel high just gazing at them.

These neighborhood cacti are putting on a spectacular show this year! I noticed the buds starting to pop out last week. Then I started to see small crowds of neighbors and dog walkers stopping on the corner to admire these beauties, so I knew they'd started to bloom. I walked down the street after work the other day to take these pics. The flowers are so exquisite!

These aloes get in on the blooming action as well.

Stately tall cactus

This is one of my favorite front yards!