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Here's my Aspidistra. It started life as two leaves from my MIL's plant. I remember my grandmother having a huge Aspidistra on show in her parlour window. In fact, in those days, everyone had an Aspidistra on show. Apparently it is native to China - I wonder how it got here?
My rubber plant (ficus elastica) also started off as a cutting from a friend, just a bit of a twig and a couple of leaves. Look at it now.
I bought this bamboo from the local market. Last year one or two of them went yellow so I cut them back and hey presto they're growing again.
I'm not sure what this is. My SIL gave me a cutting from her plant which she calls a 'money plant'. Again it's not brought me any lottery wins!
This is my much diminished Aloe Vera, I repotted it recently as it had taken over the kitchen. This started off as a small plant given to me by a friend. I have now populated the neighbourhood with it's babies.
The larger plant is an Amaryllis, a present from a neighbour. I am waiting for the leaves to turn yellow so I can cut it back and save the bulb for next year.
My latest addition a little pot of Gerbera, my favourite flower.
Here's my Aspidistra. It started life as two leaves from my MIL's plant. I remember my grandmother having a huge Aspidistra on show in her parlour window. In fact, in those days, everyone had an Aspidistra on show. Apparently it is native to China - I wonder how it got here?
I bought this bamboo from the local market. Last year one or two of them went yellow so I cut them back and hey presto they're growing again.
I also have some 'lucky bamboo' which sits on my coffee table. I'm not sure it's lucky, I haven't won the lottery yet, but it looks pretty don't you think?
I'm not sure what this is. My SIL gave me a cutting from her plant which she calls a 'money plant'. Again it's not brought me any lottery wins!
This is my much diminished Aloe Vera, I repotted it recently as it had taken over the kitchen. This started off as a small plant given to me by a friend. I have now populated the neighbourhood with it's babies.
The larger plant is an Amaryllis, a present from a neighbour. I am waiting for the leaves to turn yellow so I can cut it back and save the bulb for next year.
My latest addition a little pot of Gerbera, my favourite flower.
Oh, and I always have some cut flowers in a vase.
If I can't get out I can still be surrounded by nature!
My knee
Saturday 28th April
Getting better all the time, but it's a slow process.
20 comments:
Thanks for stopping by today!! My photo hunt hopefully fit well today with our word RARE...nice to know that you have been married a long time too. I love knowing that we have survived this long. It is not something that happens anymore. I still love my husband as much as I did all those years ago...Sandy
What great healthy plants, I don't do well with house plants. Mr Bankerchick will keep them watered now so they aren't purposely murdered, they just don't thrive on neglect.
You have some gorgeous looking houseplants - very nice indeed!
Wow, I love your "Lucky Bamboo"!
I enjoyed seeing your indoor plants...I've never had any luck with them though!
I love the plants. I don't have much of a green thumb, but do manage to keep a few things alive. I have the aloe, and lucky bamboo. Also I have what you are calling your money plant. That is actually a Jade plant, and you should put it in the southeast corner of your home for prosperity.
Hi My Friend!
Thank you soooo much for stopping by:)
I love your plants! You are not going to believe this....
I have no plants in my house. I have a cat who eats them! I have tried everything to keep her from attacking the plants.....but, even if she stops...my grandbaby is drawn to them :)
I am praying that your knee heals soon....
Stay strong my friend ;)
Love,
Diana Joy
lovely aspidistra. Did you know they're very expensive, and sold by the number of leaves?
i have a very big money tree too, (aka jade plant, aka crassula (i think)). Mine goes out in the garden for the summer, seems to like it. It never flowers tho... some do.
Yes, i like the bamboo too.
(glad the knee is doing ok)
Sandy
It's quite an achievement these days to be together for so long. :
Bankerchick
Haha 'thrive on neglect' that's a good one.
Thanks Linda. :)
Cream
If you have a Morrisons nearby check it out, that's where I got my Lucky Bamboo.
Early Bird
I have seen a few houseplants off in my time too.
Autumn
That's interesting about the Jade plant, I'm not sure if it's in the South East corner at the moment, I'll check with MWM.
Diana Joy
Welcome back I've missed you.
We used to have a budgie which ate a whole Cheese Plant! He also like to sit on your head and eat your hair. I often wondered if I was feeding him enough!
Lettuce
Oh I wonder how much my Aspidistra is worth - I'll count the leaves later!
What lovely plants, i've always an aspidistra :)
What beautiful plants. I hope your bamboo bring you much luck, and prosperity :)
Hugs,
Angel
CG and Angel
Thank you both!
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