western australia

In this case, beauty is in the eye of the beholder

@JudyEv (382693)

Rockingham, Australia

December 6, 2024 9:31pm CST

The photo shows the flower that has appeared on my friend’s cactus plant. Plants show as much variation as human beings. Some – and I’m talking about plants now, not humans – have wonderful flowers that maybe don’t last long. They may have beautiful colours and/or a fragrant scent. Other plants have beautiful foliage which may be variegated/spotted/striped/etc while the flowers may be insignificant. This flower isn’t particularly beautiful I guess. I thought it was one of those that smell like rotten meat but it doesn’t have much perfume at all. It isn't a large flower but look at the intricate patterning on the petals. While the colours may not seem attractive, it does have its own beauty.

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@AmbiePam (121277)

• United States

7 Dec 24

Even if it’s not traditionally beautiful, I think it is cool looking. There’s something to be said about being just really different. Makes me think how cool God is (although I understand a lot of people don’t believe in Him).

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@JudyEv (382693)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Dec 24

I can never believe the beauty of tiny things. Things like the eyes of insects or a butterfly's wings. The colours and patterns when a photo is enlarged are just remarkable.

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@pitstop (15551)

• Australia

7 Dec 24

I find this very unique and attractive! I wish I had cactus that has flowers. My neighbour does and it's beautiful!

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@JudyEv (382693)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Dec 24

Cacti don't seem to flower very often but they are certainly very beautiful when they do.

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@kareng (80243)

• United States

7 Dec 24

That is really unique and that in itself makes it beautiful!

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@JudyEv (382693)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Dec 24

It's in a class of its own really.

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@kareng (80243)

• United States

9 Dec 24

@JudyEv That is a good way to put it! I love it because it has intricate beauty that can't be matched by another! It's in a class all it's own!

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@amnabas (14877)

• Karachi, Pakistan

7 Dec 24

Never seen flower like this.

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@JudyEv (382693)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Dec 24

It's very intricate for being such a small size.

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@andriaperry (118793)

• Anniston, Alabama

7 Dec 24

I love it.

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@JudyEv (382693)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Dec 24

My neighbour is rapt in it. It's certainly very different.

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@Beestring (15372)

• Hong Kong

7 Dec 24

Looks different from other flowers. The flower has its own unique beauty.

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@JudyEv (382693)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Dec 24

I haven't seen another flower that is anything like it.

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@allknowing (153529)

• India

7 Dec 24

Cactii mostly have unique flowers and this one is one such

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@JudyEv (382693)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Dec 24

It is certainly different to most other flowers.

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@wolfgirl569 (136079)

• Marion, Ohio

7 Dec 24

I like it. It is different

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@wolfgirl569 (136079)

• Marion, Ohio

8 Dec 24

@JudyEv I was thrilled when one of my prickly pear cactus bloomed this summer

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@JudyEv (382693)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Dec 24

These don't seem to flower very often so when they do it's a bit special.

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@Ronrybs (21492)

• London, England

8 Dec 24

At first I thought it was a brooch! Kew Gardens often announce when an unusual plant flowers and these viewings are so popular that there are queues and it is hard to get a ticket

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@JudyEv (382693)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Dec 24

I posted this but didn't come back to look at it. In a large format, it looks quite like a piece of crochet work. That's interesting about Kew gardens.

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@LindaOHio (222986)

• United States

7 Dec 24

I think it's pretty. I've always wanted a cactus plant. Have a good weekend.

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@JudyEv (382693)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Dec 24

Cacti and succulents don't take a lot of care - or a lot of water.

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@LindaOHio (222986)

• United States

9 Dec 24

@JudyEv That's why I'd like one!

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@dgobucks226 (37621)

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9 Dec 24

Yes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think this quote provides a good reason why. I actually think the plants uniqueness is beautiful

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@JudyEv (382693)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Dec 24

There aren't very many that look like this one.

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@cabuyogty (4487)

• Philippines

7 Dec 24

It's true. I like this flower when I see it in a glance. Have a nice day!

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@JudyEv (382693)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Dec 24

It's very different from most other flowers that I've seen.

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@cabuyogty (4487)

• Philippines

10 Dec 24

@JudyEv yes , I see.

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@MarieCoyle (59444)

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8 Dec 24

I think this flower is incredibly detailed, the center is wonderful. Never have seen anything quite like this.

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@JudyEv (382693)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Dec 24

It's very different. The centre looks almost as though it's been crocheted.

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@MarieCoyle (59444)

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9 Dec 24

@JudyEv I showed the picture to my daughter, she loved it as well.

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@RevivedWarrior (3853)

• India

8 Dec 24

It has a beauty of its own. True , its not beautiful in traditional way like how a lotus or rose looks like , however it has its own elegance. There are times, when nature and life are mystical. While , this flower may not have a good scent or is not great looking or may not even last long ,it happens to blossom on a cactus with an elegance. Not sure , how many cactus plants have been great to have such elegant flowers.That is some mystical ways of nature , telling us that is how life is as well. For me, I have never seen any flower like this ever before. And for me , it looks beautiful. Well, enjoy the day!

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@JudyEv (382693)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Dec 24

It certainly doesn't have a conventional beauty but, as you say, that's not really important.

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@GardenGerty (169590)

• United States

8 Dec 24

It is in the family of those plants that stink. I am glad it does not. Really interesting pattern.

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@JudyEv (382693)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Dec 24

That was my first thought - that it would stink. The colours are pretty ordinary.

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@RebeccasFarm (91297)

• United States

7 Dec 24

I've always secretly thought that plants rule this earth.

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@JudyEv (382693)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Dec 24

You could be right!! Some plants do seem to want to take over large patches of earth.

@Juliaacv (56456)

• Canada

7 Dec 24

I really like it.

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@JudyEv (382693)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Dec 24

It certainly has a unique quality.

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@RasmaSandra (98156)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

7 Dec 24

At first I thought it was a crocheted flower or something, Since it is real I think it is beautiful in its own way,

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@JudyEv (382693)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Dec 24

When the photo is enlarged, the flower does look as though it's been crocheted.

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@moffittjc (128859)

• Gainesville, Florida

7 Dec 24

I think it's beautiful in its own unique way. It's not something you typically see, so I think that's what makes it somewhat attractive. My Christmas cactus is about to go into full blown bloom mode with the next week. It has so many buds all over it, I suspect it will be quite beautiful once they all bloom.

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@JudyEv (382693)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Dec 24

Those Christmas cacti are very beautiful. Perhaps you'll be able to put up a photo of it.

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@aureategloom (11025)

• Bosnia And Herzegovina

7 Dec 24

at first i thought that was jewelry - it does look cool and the pattering on the petals is really interesting. for some reason it gives me "kaleidoscope" vibe

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@JudyEv (382693)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Dec 24

I can see why 'kaleidoscope' comes to mind. And it does look quite like a brooch.

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