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Nasty Cactus
Here’s a shot of the kind of cactus (cholla) that “attacked” that sweet little dog. Those joints or bulb come off at the slightest touch. Just approaching a cholla is risky because the ground is covered with them. This is NOT a nice cactus. Yet some people move here from the east and think how great it will be to have cactus in the yard. One planted, however, getting it out is dangerous. I know one person who thought he was being clever by planting them along his windows. Even a very stupid burglar isn’t going to wade through one of these. But this move also made it impossible for him to get at the windows. He had to hire a specialist to get them out.
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gbwriter said on 30/04/12 12:21 AM |
Note to Susan - if you missed it, check out yesterday´s post |
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mr_cellophane said on 30/04/12 12:31 AM |
i have a small potted cactus that has similar bulbs on it that are dropping off and rooting. i dont know what kind it is but the pot is starting to get full. |
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mr_cellophane said on 30/04/12 12:38 AM |
thanks gene |
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me_n_gracie2006 said on 30/04/12 6:20 AM |
Remember I told you about my little ´spitting´ cactus? I binned it! lol Couldn´t take it any more,the being a target every time I tried to water it´s peaceful companion who unfortunately had to join him on that last big journey...... |
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gbwriter said on 30/04/12 8:07 PM |
That is defiinitely cholla. There are several kinds, but what really makes the difference in this shot is that it was taken in the spring after plenty of rainfall. Look at the plants around it, too. They´re all very happy and full. Many times of the year, they are far more spindly and dried up, with thorn-covered bark also falling off. |
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