Moon Cacti are not a genus. it’s the result of a cactus graft, an
actual physical union of the vascular systems of the two plants.
Their
colored top is not normal—this color occurs because the cactus does not
produce chlorophyll. Thus this living arrangement is absolutely
necessary because the top cannot survive without chlorophyll and the
bottom supplies it.
Wishing You All a very, very “Merry Christmas”,
specially the “Happy Cactus Monday” group…
“Ruby Moon” (original in process – not finished) • watercolor, wax on ricepaper
Red is not the only “achlorophyllous” color that occurs; in fact there are
many beautiful genera which are yellow, pink, orange, or even multicolored.
This Moon Cacti is a great windowsill culture but please keep out of direct sunlight
because the sun would fade out the color and also it is easily sunburned!
There’s part of the sun in an apple; There’s part of the moon in a rose;
There’s part of the flaming Pleiades
In every leaf that grows.
Wow! Amazingly beautiful. Loving this cute colouful cactus.
Got green, yellow, red, pink and white…..
So magical!
Thanks for your growing gifts Lisa but my facebook loading is so extremely slow.
Please allow me time to retrieve them one by one.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Two more days to Christmas!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS! and FELIZ NAVIDAD!
Complimentary in more than one way, then! Lisa, I wanted to say thank you for your encouraging and supportive comments this year, and to wish you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Enjoy!
Hugs,
Trudi
Really? Unfinished? It looks magical already! The colors are fabulous. And thanks for teaching me something about this particular plant. Fascinating!
Happy, happy holidays to you!
I have seen this type of cactus in stores. I always think they look fake. You have made this look beautiful. Happy Cactus Monday.
triple wow!!!! Just gorgeous Lisa…wow again!
I love how informative you are too 😉
Wishing you a magical, merry Christmas!
XX
Beautiful glowing light here!…Glorious spot of color!!! I am so intrigued by the idea of using wax…
Your quote is simply stunning too…Love it!
Happy Cactus Monday Fellow Cacuteer! 🙂
Beautiful! What color! It is exceptional!
Happy Cactus Monday!!!
It just glows with happiness! Gorgeous gorgeous!
HCM
Just beautiful…so soft and rich in color…
Have a very Merry Christmas !!!
Oh, it looks so magical and the coloring is beautiful! Wow! Happy Christmas and a joyous New Year!
Hi,
The colors are fabulous. And thanks for teaching me something about this particular plant. Fascinating!
I’m not a huge Cactus fan, but I LOVE the quatrain! Is that yours? Definitely an inspiration for future art. Am trying to think about how you use wax with rice paper and water color… remnants from encaustic experiments? I’ve subscribed to your blog… Will visit often… and be as supportive as I can. (;-)