Woman's Cactus Suddenly Shoots Up 25 Feet, 36 Years After Planting. Here's Why
June 22, 2023
What started as a curiosity in Georgia is turning into a landmark in Luthersville as one woman patiently waits to finally unveil a rare bloom that she's waited over 36 years to see.
Credit: 11Alive / YouTube
It was 1987 when Jackie planted the cactus.
Nintendo was king. Ronald Reagan was President. The Simpsons made its debut as a series of shorts on "The Tracey Ullman Show".
For 36 years the cactus just sat in her front yard. But when she looked out her window this May, it all of a suddent shot up 25 feet.
11Alive has the remarkable story below.
Click Here For The Most Popular On Sunny Skyz
His Last Day As A Teacher After 36 Years. They Turned It Into A Memory For Life
The Funniest Wildlife Photos Of 2025 Are Here — And They’re Hilarious
This 30-Year-Old’s Christmas Gift To His Mom Is Going Viral
A Couple Invited A Homeless Man In On Christmas — And He Never Left
A Koala Hitched A Ride On A Bus In Brisbane
This 'Stranger Things' Fan's Christmas Tree Has An Upside Down Twist
He Asked For Help Wrapping A Christmas Present — Then Surprised Her With A Life-Changing Gift
His Last Day As A Teacher After 36 Years. They Turned It Into A Memory For Life
This Teacher Found A Simple Way To Make Every Student Feel Loved
Beaver Casually Drags Branch Through Public Area While People Cheer
90-Year-Old Grandma Gets Her Very First Doll On Christmas — The Tears Say It All
