@elaterite yes! Although to be honest, I've seen blossoms open throughout the day as well. But I think bats are one of the primary pollinators for a lot of cactus species so opening at night is definitely more advantageous and avoids getting scorched by the sun!

@fancysandwiches aww man, hopefully you can catch them next year!

It's that time of year! Some fun saguaro facts:
- Saguaros do not begin blooming until they are at least 30-35 years old
- Each flower is only open for 18-24 hours
- Saguaros appear to flower in a counter-clockwise direction, with buds first appearing on the east side, then the north, and then the west

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