Red torch cactus in bloom
by Ruth Jolly
Title
Red torch cactus in bloom
Artist
Ruth Jolly
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Red Torch cactus blossom ( Echinopsis huascha) this is a bushy,clumping,columnar cactus.The flowers are diurnal, scentless, funnel-form to bell shaped, red, yellow or orange, up to 4 inches (10 cm) long, up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) in diameter, produced near the end of the stems.This cacti can grow up to 3 ft. tall and The stem is cylindrical, stout, light green, up to 3.1 inches (8 cm) in diameter, with 12 to 18 ribs, and needle-like, unequal, yellowish to brownish spines. The red of the bloom just seems to jump out of the dry, desert landscape making this beauty perfect for office or home decor as it brings a brilliant vibrance and color to any decor. Fine art America watermark will not appear on purchased artwork.
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May 30th, 2016
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John M Bailey
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