Been Given A Cactus

Being negative
only makes
a difficult journey
more difficult.
You may have
been given a cactus
but you don't have
to sit on it.
...Joyce Meyer

This is a HUGE prickly pear plant that is growing down the street. It is around 15 feet tall. I decided to pick up some of the pads that fell off and planted them in pots to see if they will grow. I do not know why I am so fascinated with these because their stickers really hurt. Ouch!

Nice on Black.

[amyK]

Wow, amazing specimen

[Diana]

What a beauty it is.

[haskar]

A wonderful plant.

[Babs]

It looks amazing

[Dorothy]

Like the design it has created for itself.

[Wendy]

Lots of great images you recently posted. They are fabulous. This is no exception. Fav

[Heather]

That's amazing! I'm trying to imagine it being 15 feet tall! Wow! I hope some of the pads root for you! Fav

[Kathy]

Would like to see how yours comes along. I would imagine this plant tolerates the heat well.

[Rob Z]

It's a marvellous shape.

[Fisher Family]

A lovely shot - fav!

Ian

[CC Folk]

@amyk @ludwigsdiana @haskar @onewing @illinilass @photohoot @365projectorgheatherb @randystreat @robz @fishers

The fallen pads I picked up seem to be thriving now that they are planted. Now to figure out where I want to plant them permanently so someone or Katniss does not get injured by the thorns. They hurt!

[Sandy Z W]

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