Tephrocactus alexanderi var. geometracus

This is a seed grown plant of a species which is pretty uncommon in collections.

Tephrocactus geometricus

The flower opened today. Tephrocactus geometricus. (Syn.: Tephrocactus alexanderi var. geometricus)

Always worth the wait.

Tephrocactus alexanderi var. geometricus

We haven't put these up for sale yet since we don't have enough of a supply, but I love the symmetry of the plant. I'll be sure to post a picture when it flowers, plus give a little background information.

Tephrocactus alexanderi var. geometricus

We have a nice little clump of Tephrocactus geometricus (syn.: T. alexanderi var. geometricus)  which was flowering for the last couple of days. The flower doesn't show it's true colors, as it has a slight pinkish cast and a darker mid-stripe on each petal. New segments, like the one to the left, are purplish to begin with.

Oregon Cactus & Succulent Society Show and Sale photos

Here's some photos from the sale. The weather didn't cooperate so we didn't do as well as we might have hoped. Today, of course, two days after the event, we're finally getting some appropriate early summer weather.

Of course we'll be back at it again in July and the weather should be OK by then. Last year it was in the 90s (F).

Tomorrow: Tephrocactus geometricus.