This ornament is 5 inches tall and 2¾ inches wide. It looks like a three armed Saguaro cactus and has yellow dots representing the needles. There are three bandanas, one tied near the top of the main column and one near the top of each of the two arms. The bandanas are loaded with toys, candy canes and gifts. At the base of the Cactus is a pair of cowboy boots, a red and white ball and a very nicely wrapped gift. Select this link to view our Western Christmas Ornaments.
Cactus Plants.
A cactus is any member of the succulent plant family Cactaceae, native to the Americas. They are often used as ornamental plants, but some are also crop plants. Select this link to view our Cowboy Jiggle Down.
Cacti are distinctive and unusual plants, which are adapted to extremely arid and hot environments, showing a wide range of anatomical and physiological features which conserve water. Their stems have expanded into green succulent structures containing the chlorophyll necessary for life and growth, while the leaves have become the spines for which cacti are so well known. Select this link to view our Cowboy Metal Sculpture.
Cacti come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. The tallest is Pachycereus pringlei, with a maximum recorded height of 19.2 m and the smallest is Blossfeldia liliputiana which is only about 1 cm diameter at maturity. Cactus flowers are large and like the spines and branches arise from areoles. Many cactus species are night blooming, as they are pollinated by nocturnal insects or small animals, principally moths and bats. Cacti's sizes range from small and round to pole like and tall. Select this link to view our Gold Mining Santa.
Cacti, cultivated by people worldwide, are a familiar sight as potted plants, houseplants or in ornamental gardens in warmer climates. They often form part of dry gardens in arid regions, or raised rockeries. Some countries, such as Australia, have water restrictions in many cities, so drought resistant plants are increasing in popularity. Numerous species have entered widespread cultivation, including members of Echinopsis, Mammillaria and Cereus among others. Some, such as the Golden Barrel Cactus are prominent in garden design. Cacti are commonly used for fencing material where there is a lack of either natural resources or financial means to construct a permanent fence. This is often seen in arid and warm climates, such as the Masai Mara in Kenya. Select this link to view our Wooden Western Ornament Set.
This is known as a cactus fence. Cacti fences are often used by homeowners and landscape architects for home security purposes. The sharp thorns of the cactus deter unauthorized persons from entering private properties, and may prevent breakins if planted under windows and near drainpipes. The aesthetic characteristics of some cacti, in conjunction with their home security qualities, make them a considerable alternative to artificial fences and walls. Select this link to view our Western First Christmas Ornament.