I have been babying this goofy Poinsettia for several months now. It was at Mom's house, and had been knocked off the table, breaking branches, and just not having a real good time, plant wise. She offered it to me, and I took it.
Whereupon it tried mightily to die on me.
Lost almost all its leaves, and was just on the verge of being trash canned. I gave it extra water, and fertilized it, kept it near a sunny window, and then I saw tiny little leaves forming. So I let it grow. Well, it's St. Patrick's day, and it decided it wanted to show off, I guess.
So, here's a wee bit o' Blarney from Me to You. Even if it is red.
(Think it'll grow shamrocks in time for Christmas?)
10 comments:
Looks pretty to me! Good on you!
~Randy
That is one sorry plant
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I have a Christmas Cactus that always blooms for Thanksgiving. Guess it's in a hurry for Santa to get here already!
Randy:
Well, er. It is improving... At least there ARE leaves, plural, on it now...
Cat
John Gray:
At the risk of stunting its growth, yes, it is a very ungainly thing. Hope springs eteranal, and plants can't read, so hopefully it will improve...
Cat
Amy:
Yes, My mom had one that seemed like it would bloom at oddball times, too. Don't these silly plants know what there time to bloom is SUPPOSED to be? Hmph. ;) But maybe you are right, it was just eager for Santa!
Cat
I think it's beautiful. Of course, I always did root for the underdog.
I've never had luck with poinsettias even when I get them healthy they last less than 2 weeks!!!!
Louise:
In a gangly teenager sort of way, I think I might agree with you. I just sincerely hope it grows OUT of that stage. ;)
Cat.
Carol:
I have no luck with orchids. So, I guess we all have our black thumb items to deal with...
Eeep.
Cat
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