September 8th, 2009: Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus herrerae) by Xenomorf

The Bloom of the Day for September 8th, 2009 was Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus herrerae).

View the bloom of the day here: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2009-09-08

(Zone 1)

Now that's got to be the most beautiful cactus bloom yet! Gorgeous!

San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b)

I love it too. What colors. And the quality of the photo is so great.

Phoenix, AZ(Zone 9b)

Thank you both!.

Sun Lakes, AZ(Zone 9b)

I have nice barrel cacti in my front yard and the blooms are pretty but the flowers don't seem as big. I wondered if you water them?

Phoenix, AZ(Zone 9b)

It might be a different species that has smaller flowers.

Sun Lakes, AZ(Zone 9b)

Oh, yes, I didn't even think of that! Well, your photo is fantastic of a spectacular cactus flower!

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