2019 First-Class Forever Stamp,Cactus Flower: Thelocactus heterochromus
# 5358 - 2019 First-Class Forever Stamp - Cactus Flower: Thelocactus heterochromus
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US #5358
2019 Thelocactus Heterochromus – Cactus Flowers
- Pictures a glory of Texas cactus in bloom
- Part of the set of 10 stamps celebrating the beauty of cactus flowers
Stamp Category: Definitive
Set: Cactus Flowers
Value: 55¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: February 15, 2019
First Day City: Mesa, Arizona
Quantity Issued: 400,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Double-sided booklet of 20
Tagging: Phosphor tagged paper, block tag
Why the stamp was issued: To showcase the many colors, shapes, and sizes of flowers different cactus species produce.
About the stamp design: Pictures an existing photograph by John P. Schaefer of a glory of Texas cactus (Thelocactus heterochromus) in bloom.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held in Mesa, Arizona, at the AmeriStamp Expo/ARIPEX stamp show. Arizona is home to many cactus species.
About the Cactus Flowers set: Made up of 10 stamp designs, all picturing existing photographs by John P. Schaefer of different cacti species in bloom. The species pictured include: Opuntia engelmannii (Engelmann’s prickly pear cactus), Rebutia minuscula (fire crown cactus), Echinocereus dasyacanthus (Texas rainbow cactus), Echinocereus poselgeri (Dahlia cactus), Echinocereus coccineus (Scarlet hedgehog cactus), Pelecyphora aselliformis (hatchet cactus), Parodia microsperma (golden Tom Thumb cactus), Echinocactus horizonthalonius (eagle’s claw cactus), Thelocactus heterochromus (glory of Texas cactus), and Parodia scopa (silver ball cactus).
History the stamp represents: Cacti thrive in some of the most inhospitable locations around the world. Most of these places are found in the Southwest United States, Mexico, and South America. Many cacti can also be successfully grown indoors.
There are three main factors that determine whether or not a cactus will live or die when it is brought inside: soil, sunlight, and water. When planting a cactus, it is important to make sure you have well-draining soil as delicate roots rot easily in wet conditions. Cactus soil is usually a mix of top soil, pumice or perlite, and coarse (builder’s) sand. As for how much water a cactus needs, it depends on the species. In general, though, cacti need more water during the growing season (spring and summer) and less during the resting season (fall and winter). It is also important to look at the plant’s species to find out how much light it needs. Most cacti are used to a lot of sun, but some prefer partial shade. Light is usually less in the fall and winter as well.
Following guidelines specific to the cactus is important to maintain a healthy plant, especially if you hope for it to bloom. One species that does well indoors is the glory of Texas cactus (Thelocactus heterochromus). This species’ pink and red flowers and unusual striped spines make it one of the most beautiful cacti you can own.
US #5358
2019 Thelocactus Heterochromus – Cactus Flowers
- Pictures a glory of Texas cactus in bloom
- Part of the set of 10 stamps celebrating the beauty of cactus flowers
Stamp Category: Definitive
Set: Cactus Flowers
Value: 55¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: February 15, 2019
First Day City: Mesa, Arizona
Quantity Issued: 400,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Double-sided booklet of 20
Tagging: Phosphor tagged paper, block tag
Why the stamp was issued: To showcase the many colors, shapes, and sizes of flowers different cactus species produce.
About the stamp design: Pictures an existing photograph by John P. Schaefer of a glory of Texas cactus (Thelocactus heterochromus) in bloom.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held in Mesa, Arizona, at the AmeriStamp Expo/ARIPEX stamp show. Arizona is home to many cactus species.
About the Cactus Flowers set: Made up of 10 stamp designs, all picturing existing photographs by John P. Schaefer of different cacti species in bloom. The species pictured include: Opuntia engelmannii (Engelmann’s prickly pear cactus), Rebutia minuscula (fire crown cactus), Echinocereus dasyacanthus (Texas rainbow cactus), Echinocereus poselgeri (Dahlia cactus), Echinocereus coccineus (Scarlet hedgehog cactus), Pelecyphora aselliformis (hatchet cactus), Parodia microsperma (golden Tom Thumb cactus), Echinocactus horizonthalonius (eagle’s claw cactus), Thelocactus heterochromus (glory of Texas cactus), and Parodia scopa (silver ball cactus).
History the stamp represents: Cacti thrive in some of the most inhospitable locations around the world. Most of these places are found in the Southwest United States, Mexico, and South America. Many cacti can also be successfully grown indoors.
There are three main factors that determine whether or not a cactus will live or die when it is brought inside: soil, sunlight, and water. When planting a cactus, it is important to make sure you have well-draining soil as delicate roots rot easily in wet conditions. Cactus soil is usually a mix of top soil, pumice or perlite, and coarse (builder’s) sand. As for how much water a cactus needs, it depends on the species. In general, though, cacti need more water during the growing season (spring and summer) and less during the resting season (fall and winter). It is also important to look at the plant’s species to find out how much light it needs. Most cacti are used to a lot of sun, but some prefer partial shade. Light is usually less in the fall and winter as well.
Following guidelines specific to the cactus is important to maintain a healthy plant, especially if you hope for it to bloom. One species that does well indoors is the glory of Texas cactus (Thelocactus heterochromus). This species’ pink and red flowers and unusual striped spines make it one of the most beautiful cacti you can own.