2019 First-Class Forever Stamp,Cactus Flower: Parodia microsperma
# 5356 - 2019 First-Class Forever Stamp - Cactus Flower: Parodia microsperma
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US #5356
2019 Parodia Microsperma – Cactus Flowers
- Pictures a golden Tom Thumb 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 golden Tom Thumb cactus (Parodia microsperma) 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: Growing and collecting cacti is a fun and rewarding hobby that rose in popularity during the 21st century. Some of these collections contain hundreds of plants, but nearly every collector began with a single cactus.
When first introduced to cacti, experts recommend choosing an easy-to-grow genus like Parodia. One of the best species to start with is the golden Tom Thumb (Parodia microsperma). It is a small to medium-sized ball cactus that will not overwhelm a beginner, but is still showy and impressive looking when well cared for.
The golden Tom Thumb cactus is native to southern Bolivia and northern Argentina. Because it is from South America, this cactus is used to a bit more water than cacti from North American deserts. So when keeping a golden Tom Thumb as a house plant, it needs similar growing conditions. This means well-draining soil mixed with small rocks and sand, indirect sunlight, and water as needed to keep soil slightly damp. In winter, the soil should be allowed to dry out more.
The golden Tom Thumb is a resilient cactus and rarely dies off unless severely overwatered or exposed to extreme cold. Otherwise, the golden Tom Thumb blooms readily and will brighten the new grower’s home with yellow, orange, or red flowers every spring.
US #5356
2019 Parodia Microsperma – Cactus Flowers
- Pictures a golden Tom Thumb 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 golden Tom Thumb cactus (Parodia microsperma) 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: Growing and collecting cacti is a fun and rewarding hobby that rose in popularity during the 21st century. Some of these collections contain hundreds of plants, but nearly every collector began with a single cactus.
When first introduced to cacti, experts recommend choosing an easy-to-grow genus like Parodia. One of the best species to start with is the golden Tom Thumb (Parodia microsperma). It is a small to medium-sized ball cactus that will not overwhelm a beginner, but is still showy and impressive looking when well cared for.
The golden Tom Thumb cactus is native to southern Bolivia and northern Argentina. Because it is from South America, this cactus is used to a bit more water than cacti from North American deserts. So when keeping a golden Tom Thumb as a house plant, it needs similar growing conditions. This means well-draining soil mixed with small rocks and sand, indirect sunlight, and water as needed to keep soil slightly damp. In winter, the soil should be allowed to dry out more.
The golden Tom Thumb is a resilient cactus and rarely dies off unless severely overwatered or exposed to extreme cold. Otherwise, the golden Tom Thumb blooms readily and will brighten the new grower’s home with yellow, orange, or red flowers every spring.