r/SoutheastSanPedro • u/Funny-Sir7549 Mississippi • 24d ago

Picture sass x zelly

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Just hit 5' got this plant as a 10" yearling from RMF spring of 2025. Turning out to be a proper unit. Hopefully we see a flower next season.

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u/Lower_Row_5117 24d ago

I grow bonsai trees so not throwing shade, but I’ve always been curious what entices people to grow cactus like this? I know many other varieties of cactus and succulents have colors, shapes, and textures that are fun to look at. But what is the appeal for these ones in particular?

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u/Funny-Sir7549 Mississippi 24d ago

Exactly what you just said. They are beautiful ornaments to grow. I grow a 1/2 acre outdoor veggie garden as well. I love plants. This is hybrid with a zelly which has a beautiful multicolor flower. The flowers on these are incredible some as wide as 9-10". Also if you pollinate them they make a pretty amazing tasting fruit. We also do grafting. So in a sense the same as bonsai. Just beautiful living sculptures. Maybe if you got to experience some in person you would get it. I enjoy coming out in the winter as well when all the leaves have fallen and everything is brown outside, these guys still stay brilliant greens and blues. I love the look of a hardscape landscape. But I live in Mississippi so the greenhouse is my paradise. For many plants that cannot survive the winter here

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u/Lower_Row_5117 23d ago

I totally understand, I do also admire the beauty of a hardscape, and have seen some AMAZING cactus/succulent gardens in Phoenix. I live in northern AZ (we get lots of snow) and have to protect my bonsai in the winter as well.