Road Kill Cactus

Hanging around with friends who are gardeners, some more that others, but all seem to have a knowledge of plants. At a gathering of my five friends, two of us were given the choice of picking a green, prickly looking cactus. I was chosen to take the Road Kill Cactus because I have told them that no matter how much I try to grow plants or flowers, they eventually die. Some because I forget to water and others because I watered them too much! When I was handed the cactus I was told, "Here is a plant that you won't be able to kill....it needs no care other than sun!"

I was skeptical because I know my plant history, but I brought it home and placed it in a basket planter. The dirt is completely dry and my inclination is to water it but the instructions say dirt should be dry. I wonder, how dry?

Reading about Road Kill Cactus, I learned some will grow into a tree and in the spring it will bloom with tiny orange flowers. Now I have something to look forward to but my thought of putting some water on it is nagging me! I have always liked succulents and this one is a beautiful plant so I hope I can keep it growing. It is called Road Kill because it is flat like it has been run over! I was advised by my knowledgeable friends that I will need to bring it in when it begins to get cold.

Looking at my beautiful plant I am feeling that if I can keep this cactus growing, maybe I will be able to grow other things!

"Life begins when you

start a garden."

Chinese Proverb