#fishhook barrel cactus

[fatchance]

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[rafefar]

Fishhook barrel cactus

[sabistarphotos]

November 9, 2018

Desert Botanical Garden

Phoenix, AZ

[meklarian]

Barrel / Fishhook Cactus Sweetwater Wetlands Park Tucson, Arizona, USA March, 2019

(more cacti here)

[goddamnshinyrock]

I’m trying to marie kondo my book collection before a cross-country move, but I’m getting emotional over the inscriptions in my mother’s field guides from the 1970s. I even found a pressed piece of seaweed in Guide To Common Seaweeds of British Columbia (1978). 🥺

[los-plantalones]

2017:

2018:

2024:

My fishhook barrel cactus (ferocactus wislizenii) seedlings have grown into these unruly gentlemen

[itsadragonaesthetic]

Heya I got a new Wings of Fire adopt!

This adopt is a flat 45$, though I'm willing to negotiate equal value trades to negate or eliminate the cost. Payment is through Paypal, and I'll send you a version with and without text. If you have a toyhouse, I can send you the character there as well. >Here is the link<

I'm finally getting to making my hybrid adopts. I have a specific way of making Wings of Fire hybrids. Traits are mostly determined by the mother, in this case, a sandwing, and less of the characteristics are determined by the father. This is partially based on some hybrid challenges I've seen around and my personal headcannon of existing hybrids in Wings of Fire. All of my hybrids are totally randomized. In this randomization, I include secondary traits such as the ability to breathe fire and the ability to have animus magic. It's fine if you choose to change these abilities after purchase. It's why I send you a version without text upon purchase.

I loosely based this dragon's design off of fishhook barrel cactus and their wonderful bright scarlet flowers.

The price of these adopts is determined by how long they take me. This adopt took me squarely three hours. I'll try to make other adopts that skip steps such as a lineart stage or lighting and texture to make cheaper adopts. I just felt particularly inspired by this design and wanted to go all out haha.

[scarredsands]

Saya's survival skills in the desert are second to none. Even if she barred all of the prep she did for her multi-month long excursions, she still would be able to survive off the land and has many techniques under her belt that have saved her in a pinch.

Normally, she prepares her bike aptly before going out, ensuring every mechanism works properly. Parts that appear to be dodgy or worn are replaced, and she'll bring a small set of tools with her just in case she needs to make an emergency repair.

The bike itself is loaded with extra canisters of gasoline, a few emergency food rations, and tons of water. Her bike can fit a rather hefty load, and she will load it up to its absolute limits. Better safe than sorry!

The clothes she brings along are all light colors, and are loose fitting to ensure proper airflow and cooling. They are also moisture wicking, which only bolsters the cooling effect of these items. Goggles are a must, along with something she can wear over her mouth and nose. Both of these items prevent her from getting sand particles in her mouth and eyes, as valley fever is the last thing she wants to come down with in the middle of the wilderness.

For food, she relies on her emergency rations only in a pinch. Most of the time, she will hunt for food with her team. They all share their keep with one another, though Saya has to cook hers over a fire before she can safely eat. She also relies on desert fruits, like various non-toxic cacti fruits along with whatever else she can find.

Saya knows the ins and outs of desert plants, as taking care of plants (judging by her large collection of desert flora in her personal chambers), is a hobby of hers. She works with toxins found in some of these plants, such as the desert rose, and knows which flora are poisonous and lethal, and which are safe.

This knowledge is used to acquire water. Most species of cacti are very toxic as far as the water they store goes. The water of some cacti are heavy in acids and alkaloids, preventing thirsty wild pokemon and humans from taking advantage of it. However, there are a couple of cacti species that are safe as far as water consumption goes in a pinch. Saya knows these to be the prickly pear, and fishhook barrel cactus.

Though she is well-versed on the desert plantlife and knows where she can get sources of water from safely through these plants, she tends to only utilize that method in a dire pinch. Should she run out of the many gallons of water she brings, she follows the footprints of wild pokemon to fresh (and exceedingly rare) water sources found naturally in some parts of the desert. Other times, when that isn't an option, she will make a solar still or find sources of water via digging in areas with lush vegetation, or by digging in outside bends of dry creek beds.

Most of the time, she will do her traveling at night when its cooler. In the day, she will relax and stick to any sources of shade she can find. Sometimes it isn't an option and she will need to travel in the daytime hours, though she tends to mitigate it when she can by moving in the earliest hours of the morning, or at sunset. Her sense of direction is incredibly strong, able to pinpoint where she is and where she's going simply by looking at how the stars/moon move during the night, and by how the sun moves/is positioned in the day. Even in sandstorms, her sense of direction is impeccable, and where many people would find themselves getting lost or turned around, Saya can always find her way out.

[chappythegardener]

What Kind of Cactus Grows in Texas?

Texas is home to various types of cacti that thrive in its arid and desert-like conditions. Here are some popular cactus varieties that grow well in Texas: Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia): Prickly pears are iconic cacti with flat, paddle-shaped pads and vibrant yellow or red fruits. They are well-adapted to Texas' climate and can be found in both rural and urban landscapes. Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus): Barrel cacti are round and barrel-shaped, covered in prominent spines. They have a striking appearance and can tolerate the intense heat and dry soil of Texas. Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea): Although native to the Sonoran Desert, the iconic saguaro cactus can also be found in parts of West Texas. These tall, branching cacti are known for their impressive size and distinctive silhouette. Lace Cactus (Echinocereus): Lace cacti are small and compact, with intricate spines and vibrant, showy flowers. They are well-suited to Texas' hot and dry conditions and can add beauty to rock gardens or containers. Horse Crippler (Echinocactus texensis): As the name suggests, the horse crippler is a spiky and formidable cactus native to Texas. It has a unique globular shape and can tolerate extreme temperatures and drought. Fishhook Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus wislizeni): This barrel cactus features hooked spines that resemble fishhooks. It is found in the western regions of Texas and is known for its impressive size and yellow flowers. Texas Rainbow Cactus (Echinocereus dasyacanthus): This cactus species is native to Texas and has beautiful, showy flowers in various colors, including pink, red, and yellow. It thrives in well-draining soil and full sun. Lace Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus reichenbachii): The lace hedgehog cactus is a small, clumping cactus with delicate spines and colorful flowers. It is commonly found in the rocky areas of Central Texas. These are just a few examples of the cacti that can be found growing in Texas. Each of these cacti has its own unique characteristics, adding beauty and resilience to the Texan landscape. Read the full article

[lord-of-the-weird]

It sounds like you have a lot of patience and persistence.

My dad grew up in the 60s-70s, so he always has the classic rock station on when I was little, so I knew at least all the hits. I was into other genres for a while, but in college, I returned to some of those rock bands and wanted to know them a lot better! Credence Clearwater Revival and Blondie were my "gateway" bands back to it.

How did you get into classic rock?

My favorite flower is either a fishhook barrel cactus flower! Desert flowers are the most stunning. Yours?!

I think it would be so nice to pet a bumblebee, and how cool if it could land on my hand and not sting me. I also love chickens!

i’m sorry if i ever gave the important i possess patience😭 i bake cause breaking stuff isn’t socially acceptable

oh that’s so cool! i love ccr and blondie!

a couple years my best friend woundnt shut up about freddie mercury + my music app started playing bohemian rhapsody a lot and the rest is history ig :)

i just looked it up! it’s so pretty! mine is roses! i grow them!

ooooh i love bee bumblebees they look so fuzzy!

have you ever seen snow? do you like it?

favorite instrumental song?

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[godshideouscreation]

Meijer Gardens, Cacti

[michael-massa-micon]

Fishhook Barrel Cactus - March 2022 This Fishhook Barrel Cactus is on the Cactus Trail at Saguaro National Park West in Tucson. Barrel Cacti are apparently named for their barbs. There is the Fire (red) Barrel Cactus, the Golden Barrel Cactus, the Fishhook Barrel Cactus and the Barrel Cactus. It is pretty easy to tell them apart. The barbs on this cactus really do look like fishhooks. MWM

[thorsenmark]

A Fishhook Barrel Cactus in the Javelina Rocks Area by Mark Stevens Via Flickr: While enjoying a stroll one late afternoon in Saguaro National Park.

[dreams-in-daylight]

Tiny Terrarium family!!! I saw a small dragon fruit cactus for sale and immediately looked up if the seeds in my seed bank would still be viable/germination methods.

I had a spare Tiny Terrarium from my robust headgehog cactus that never sprouted, even with a second seed packet. I just adore these lil bebs!!!