Ridgecrest Barrel Cactus

We got these cacti from Ruth in Ridgecrest a

couple years ago.  The one on the right bloomed last 

year.  When we got home from Bandon this 

year this one was ready to bloom again.  This is what

we found a couple days later...

A bloom and a bud on one cactus and three buds on the

other cactus on the left 

The next day the other blossom opened and the

first one died 

Two buds on the top and one on the front

This is probably about 5-7 days worth of growth

Almost ready to open 

and the next day they both opened together

the bud on the front never grew bigger

So pretty

and in ONE day they're gone!!

Boy if you're not home you miss all the glory!