Cactus Galore at Gardens by the Bay

One of the interesting place to visit while at Garden by the Bay is at the Sun Pavilion. This is where you get to see a large collection of interesting cacti. Surprise to see that cactus plants come in so many different shapes and sizes.

Cactus Plants
Cactus Plants
Cactus Plants at Sun Pavillion
Cactus Plants at Sun Pavillion
Cactus Plants
Cactus Plants
Cactus with flowers
Cactus with flowers
Interesting Cactus plants
Interesting Cactus plants
Tall Cactus
Tall Cactus
Large Cactus Plant
Large Cactus Plant
Cactus -Needle like thorns
Cactus -Needle like thorns
Cacti
Cacti

The Sun Pavilion can be quite hot in the afternoon – suitable for these cacti. The Mexican Columnar Cacti looks impressive – with thick stem and can grow rather tall; almost like a tree.

Tall Cactis
Tall Cactis
Cactus at Gardens By the Bay
Cactus at Gardens By the Bay
Cacti - in different shapes and sizes
Cacti – in different shapes and sizes
Small Cactus
Small Cactus
Cactus
Cactus
Round shaped Cactus
Round shaped Cactus
Cactus
Cactus

The Desert Rose is a beautiful cactus plant with thick stem and brightly red color flowers. According to the information board ( see photo ), many of these species have poisonous sap; used by natives for hunting.

Desert Rose
Desert Rose
Cactus - Desert Rose
Cactus – Desert Rose
Desert Rose explained
Desert Rose explained

There is a particular cactus that attracts visitors’ attention – see photo below. Many visitors ( especially ladies ) would laughed or giggled while viewing it.  This cactus is name Old Man of the Mountain or Oreocereus trollii.  It does resembles a male penis;  which may be the reason why it attracts visitors to it. Anyway, this cactus doesn’t look old to me; rather it is  a strong and handsome cactus.

Cactus - resemble a penis
Cactus – resemble a penis
Cactus
Cactus

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My friends and I were impressed with the Sun Pavillion – it is definitely a worthwhile visit.  We will come back.