Low growing plant with dark green, leathery, tong-like leaves with a bunch of bright red bell-shaped flowers sprouting in the center. Leaf mulch on the ground and wooden fence in the back.

#Clivia, also known as Natal or bush lily. From South Africa, so easy to grow. Thrives under thick camellia bushes in my garden. 🌱🌴 #eastbaygarden #bayareagarden

A vibrant Santa Rita prickly pear cactus (Opuntia violacea ‘Santa Rita’) in full bloom, showcasing bright yellow flowers against slightly purple-tinged pads, photographed in a sunlit desert garden setting.

BlueSky friends, look at this!

My Santa Rita prickly pear is really putting on a show this year.

#Cactus #BloomScrolling #SucculentGarden #CaliforniaGardening #BayAreaGarden #DroughtTolerant #Xeriscaping #DryGarden #GardenInspiration