A Christmas Decoration (Fun & Macro Monday)
Gattina, Writer Cramps, has asked to see our favorite Christmas decoration for the Fun Monday project this week.
Mine happens to be alive and blooming - for well over 50 years. We always call it "Mom's Christmas Cactus," because I retrieved it from her home when she passed away sixteen years ago.
It did not bloom for several years and I was afraid that I didn't have the green thumb for zygo-cactus. Fortunately, it grieved and I found a rhythm for feeding and watering. Now it is a faithful provider of lovely blossoms every winter. Three years ago it bloomed from November until April.
The plant is very large - and thus susceptible to breakage from the people and pets who move about. The pieces that break off are placed in water to root and then shared with other family members. Each of my daughters has their plant growing from "Mom's Christmas Cactus." But, now I think that "Mom's" refers to me.
In November 2006, I posted this similar declaration of love for this plant. It is so special to me that I don't mind sharing it one more time.
Play Fun Monday at Writer Cramps and Macro Monday at Lisa's Chaos
(The Flash pictures on this post were taken Sunday evening - because I forgot to take a photo during the daylight.)
Mine happens to be alive and blooming - for well over 50 years. We always call it "Mom's Christmas Cactus," because I retrieved it from her home when she passed away sixteen years ago.
It did not bloom for several years and I was afraid that I didn't have the green thumb for zygo-cactus. Fortunately, it grieved and I found a rhythm for feeding and watering. Now it is a faithful provider of lovely blossoms every winter. Three years ago it bloomed from November until April.
The plant is very large - and thus susceptible to breakage from the people and pets who move about. The pieces that break off are placed in water to root and then shared with other family members. Each of my daughters has their plant growing from "Mom's Christmas Cactus." But, now I think that "Mom's" refers to me.In November 2006, I posted this similar declaration of love for this plant. It is so special to me that I don't mind sharing it one more time.
Play Fun Monday at Writer Cramps and Macro Monday at Lisa's Chaos
(The Flash pictures on this post were taken Sunday evening - because I forgot to take a photo during the daylight.)
Comments
xoxo,
Connie
I wish you and your family a Happy New Year! :-)
Happy new year to you and to yours!
i haven't seen this kind of flower yet and i wish i can have some of this in my garden
thanks for sharing such lovely shots
mine is here
Love the name of your blog - I have a little plaque that says 'Housework won't kill you, but why take the chance?'
Loved your foggy pictures of Mount Hood and the drive. Sounds like a great get together.
So glad your Grandson had a good report....praying for your SIL.
I have just came up for air after Christmas and the daughters wedding (o: having fun catching up.
Hugs and blessings,
this is awesome my mom has a Christmas cactus as well but it is not as healthy as yours! What memories this brought back to me, I am sure one day it will be in my home, I hope it takes off like yours did it looks amazing!
I have a huge maiden hair fern that belonged to my mother and she has been dead for 32 years. I hope your sister-in-law gets on OK and little
Jammin's eye continues to heal.
Have a very Happy New Year in 2010
Take care, Love, Merle.
Have a spectacular New Year!
Cheers from Manila! :)