Cleistocactus strausii, with buds

So many beautiful photos Hywel ,I think this is the one we have rescued from our old neighbors greenhouse all the rest were dead ! I must check it for any signs of flowers ....

Well now - who's this?! (Surely an escapee from Star Wars!)

I hope yours flowers Amy. They're not pretty flowers but they are fascinating ...

The only one I know from Star Wars, Melchisedec, is Darth Vader ... and that's because my little nephew became so disgusted when I couldn't remember it, that I've never forgotten it since !

Lol!

I can't imagine any plant looking like Darth Vader - I certainly wouldn't want one!

Me neither :( but they would be a talking point lol ...

Albeit a rather breathy one, Hywel !!!

Definitely looks like an alien to me, female?

That is really impressive Hywel!

Thank you all ...

Feverfew I didn't think women were aliens lol ...