Flying Saucer Scenes from the Southwest This past spring it seemed

This past spring it seemed to be the most abundant in terms of cactus flowers

and in the late spring we all enjoy watching the adults teach the chicks the ways of the world

but they still had the heat

Watercolor on canvas framed- 8" x 8” (9" x 9” framed)

A familiar sight in the desert

Flying Saucer Scenes from the Southwest This past spring it seemedWatercolor on canvas framed 12 x 12 Echinopsis flying saucer is one of the most beautiful of its hybrids. The cactus has a short columnar body that can grow quite large. The plant itself is a nice addition to a desert landscape but nothing prepares you for the showy bloom that happens in the springtime. The large, pink, many petaled blooms have a hint of orange that make it glow. But you have to enjoy them quickly most blooms only last a couple of