Admiral Tujiro Nakamura🌵
@nakamurascactus.bsky.social
Starfleet Admiral, beloved husband and father, hero of Starbase 173, cactus aficionado.
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Pinned
If you do not obey me, they'll be sending out a tow ship to bring you in!
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A bee works the bloom on a fencepost cactus, down the street.
August 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
A bee works the bloom on a fencepost cactus, down the street.
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6-7 years ago, I bought a bunch of cactus seed packs. Both of these seedlings came from a packet labeled Peyote, but clearly one of them is not that. I still don't know what it is but it'll be three years old in November.
#cactus #seedling #lophophorawilliamsii #lophophora #peyote
#cactus #seedling #lophophorawilliamsii #lophophora #peyote
August 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
6-7 years ago, I bought a bunch of cactus seed packs. Both of these seedlings came from a packet labeled Peyote, but clearly one of them is not that. I still don't know what it is but it'll be three years old in November.
#cactus #seedling #lophophorawilliamsii #lophophora #peyote
#cactus #seedling #lophophorawilliamsii #lophophora #peyote
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We arrived at Joshua Tree about an hour before golden hour. It was the perfect time to change clothes and capture the moments.
Sunset at Cholla Cactus Garden is pure magic. Clouds ablaze in color, mirrored by the desert’s spines and sand. The landscape breathing in color and exhaling light.
Sunset at Cholla Cactus Garden is pure magic. Clouds ablaze in color, mirrored by the desert’s spines and sand. The landscape breathing in color and exhaling light.
August 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
We arrived at Joshua Tree about an hour before golden hour. It was the perfect time to change clothes and capture the moments.
Sunset at Cholla Cactus Garden is pure magic. Clouds ablaze in color, mirrored by the desert’s spines and sand. The landscape breathing in color and exhaling light.
Sunset at Cholla Cactus Garden is pure magic. Clouds ablaze in color, mirrored by the desert’s spines and sand. The landscape breathing in color and exhaling light.
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In an attempt to be less doomy- here is a photo of my cactus bloom
August 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
In an attempt to be less doomy- here is a photo of my cactus bloom
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August 11, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Snapped this pic at work. I thought that this barrel cactus bloom was pretty and the spikes gave interesting contrast. 🌵
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August 12, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Snapped this pic at work. I thought that this barrel cactus bloom was pretty and the spikes gave interesting contrast. 🌵
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"I'm not looking to grow flowers in the desert."
But they do bloom. Every year. Be patient with yourself. Be patient with the universe.
Build community. Build relationships. Build hope.
I hear revolutions are built on hope.
But they do bloom. Every year. Be patient with yourself. Be patient with the universe.
Build community. Build relationships. Build hope.
I hear revolutions are built on hope.
August 12, 2025 at 12:38 AM
"I'm not looking to grow flowers in the desert."
But they do bloom. Every year. Be patient with yourself. Be patient with the universe.
Build community. Build relationships. Build hope.
I hear revolutions are built on hope.
But they do bloom. Every year. Be patient with yourself. Be patient with the universe.
Build community. Build relationships. Build hope.
I hear revolutions are built on hope.
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summer cactus
August 12, 2025 at 3:05 AM
summer cactus
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August 12, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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I'm not sure how to edit sunsets, but I was told to "turn the highlights down." I also upped vibrance & contrast a bit and lightened the foreground to get a hint of detail.
Anyway, here's a first try at a nice sunset photo from the road up to Mt. Lemmon overlooking Tucson. It's a Saguaro Cactus.
Anyway, here's a first try at a nice sunset photo from the road up to Mt. Lemmon overlooking Tucson. It's a Saguaro Cactus.
August 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
I'm not sure how to edit sunsets, but I was told to "turn the highlights down." I also upped vibrance & contrast a bit and lightened the foreground to get a hint of detail.
Anyway, here's a first try at a nice sunset photo from the road up to Mt. Lemmon overlooking Tucson. It's a Saguaro Cactus.
Anyway, here's a first try at a nice sunset photo from the road up to Mt. Lemmon overlooking Tucson. It's a Saguaro Cactus.
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A Mexican Fire Barrel (Ferocactus pilosus) at the Tucson botanical garden. On a very rainy day in October. 🌵
#cactus #succulents #bigspines #desertplants
#cactus #succulents #bigspines #desertplants
August 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
A Mexican Fire Barrel (Ferocactus pilosus) at the Tucson botanical garden. On a very rainy day in October. 🌵
#cactus #succulents #bigspines #desertplants
#cactus #succulents #bigspines #desertplants
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Two wild, young Barrel Cacti, nestled by a small Celtic Cross.
Cactus on right, has two orange fresh blooms.
Both cacti have new buds.
Peaceful, reflective desert scene for heart and soul…
#Photography #Cacti #Inspiration #Flowers #NaturePhotography
#Twosday #CactusBlooms #Prayer #NatureWalk #Peace
Cactus on right, has two orange fresh blooms.
Both cacti have new buds.
Peaceful, reflective desert scene for heart and soul…
#Photography #Cacti #Inspiration #Flowers #NaturePhotography
#Twosday #CactusBlooms #Prayer #NatureWalk #Peace
August 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Two wild, young Barrel Cacti, nestled by a small Celtic Cross.
Cactus on right, has two orange fresh blooms.
Both cacti have new buds.
Peaceful, reflective desert scene for heart and soul…
#Photography #Cacti #Inspiration #Flowers #NaturePhotography
#Twosday #CactusBlooms #Prayer #NatureWalk #Peace
Cactus on right, has two orange fresh blooms.
Both cacti have new buds.
Peaceful, reflective desert scene for heart and soul…
#Photography #Cacti #Inspiration #Flowers #NaturePhotography
#Twosday #CactusBlooms #Prayer #NatureWalk #Peace
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Gardening in drought conditions
“I prefer the cactus, for the simple reason that it has a more interesting personality. It has wonderfully adapted itself to its surroundings! It is the best illustration of the theory of evolution in plant life.” Charles Proteus Steinmetz
“I prefer the cactus, for the simple reason that it has a more interesting personality. It has wonderfully adapted itself to its surroundings! It is the best illustration of the theory of evolution in plant life.” Charles Proteus Steinmetz
August 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Gardening in drought conditions
“I prefer the cactus, for the simple reason that it has a more interesting personality. It has wonderfully adapted itself to its surroundings! It is the best illustration of the theory of evolution in plant life.” Charles Proteus Steinmetz
“I prefer the cactus, for the simple reason that it has a more interesting personality. It has wonderfully adapted itself to its surroundings! It is the best illustration of the theory of evolution in plant life.” Charles Proteus Steinmetz
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Went to the nearby farm store with my nan and she bought me this lil' guy and a little pot for him Eeeeee!! ^-^
August 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Went to the nearby farm store with my nan and she bought me this lil' guy and a little pot for him Eeeeee!! ^-^
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As if this cactus couldn’t get any more phallic it’s now grown a dick from one of its balls!
August 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
As if this cactus couldn’t get any more phallic it’s now grown a dick from one of its balls!
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Today’s cactus is Pachycereus Pringei or Mexican Giant Cardon. It’s unusual in that it’s lithophytic and a Nitrogen fixer, get really big too 10m/60ft. This one has put in a bit of girth and grown about 3cms this year.
August 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Today’s cactus is Pachycereus Pringei or Mexican Giant Cardon. It’s unusual in that it’s lithophytic and a Nitrogen fixer, get really big too 10m/60ft. This one has put in a bit of girth and grown about 3cms this year.
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Bonus cactus because it’s an old fave. It’s a Polaskia chichipe. I have it to one of kids who then put it somewhere dark so it etiolated. So I reclaimed it and cut the top off. It’s started branching from the cut.
The cut section has also rooted, and an intimidate section has sprouted and rooted.
The cut section has also rooted, and an intimidate section has sprouted and rooted.
August 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Bonus cactus because it’s an old fave. It’s a Polaskia chichipe. I have it to one of kids who then put it somewhere dark so it etiolated. So I reclaimed it and cut the top off. It’s started branching from the cut.
The cut section has also rooted, and an intimidate section has sprouted and rooted.
The cut section has also rooted, and an intimidate section has sprouted and rooted.
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Cactus Plant Flea Market and Nike Collabs Ranked from Worst to Best
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August 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Cactus Plant Flea Market and Nike Collabs Ranked from Worst to Best
Read more: www.complex.com/sneakers/a/v...
Read more: www.complex.com/sneakers/a/v...
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Some green cactus textures, don’t get too close.
#TextureTuesday #cactus #photography #green #nature #sharp #random
#TextureTuesday #cactus #photography #green #nature #sharp #random
June 17, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Some green cactus textures, don’t get too close.
#TextureTuesday #cactus #photography #green #nature #sharp #random
#TextureTuesday #cactus #photography #green #nature #sharp #random
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This #cactus started #blooming just a short time ago this evening #cacti #succulents #flowers #pink #flowersky #FlowerReport #flowerphotography #flora #bloom #bloomsky #bloomscrolling #nature #naturephotography #photosky #photo #photography
June 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
This #cactus started #blooming just a short time ago this evening #cacti #succulents #flowers #pink #flowersky #FlowerReport #flowerphotography #flora #bloom #bloomsky #bloomscrolling #nature #naturephotography #photosky #photo #photography
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A now fully opened mammillaria cactus flower, its the first time one of my home grown cacti has flowered so I'm really quite pleased 🌱🌵🪴📷
#Bloomscrolling #succulents #macrophotography #JuneBlooms
#Bloomscrolling #succulents #macrophotography #JuneBlooms
June 18, 2025 at 7:13 PM
A now fully opened mammillaria cactus flower, its the first time one of my home grown cacti has flowered so I'm really quite pleased 🌱🌵🪴📷
#Bloomscrolling #succulents #macrophotography #JuneBlooms
#Bloomscrolling #succulents #macrophotography #JuneBlooms
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How can it already be #ThrasherThursday again? This curve-billed thrasher was ably performing prickly-pear inspection duties last week in Santa Fe, New Mexico. #birds #NewMexico #cactus
June 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
How can it already be #ThrasherThursday again? This curve-billed thrasher was ably performing prickly-pear inspection duties last week in Santa Fe, New Mexico. #birds #NewMexico #cactus