My SiL has the greenest thumb of anyone I know. She puts all of her plants outside in the summer, and when it's time to bring them back indoors in the fall, she takes cuttings, divides them, and does general plant maintenance. This year I was the lucky recipient of most of these. She gave me lots of Christmas cactus cuttings and I'm excited to see what colors their varied blossoms turn out to be.
I was also the very lucky recipient of these orchid cactus cuttings and this Christmas cactus. My SiL divided the original Christmas cactus and gave me half. This half is huge, which meant the original was twice as big! Right now they're in an unfinished little nook off of the kitchen. We've discussed whether it should maybe be a half-bath or pantry, but for now, it's going to be the plant room. Finally having plants in the MD house makes it feel much more homey.
Plants always make things feel homey and comfortable! So glad your SIL shared some of her bounty with you! XO
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Hooray for bringing plants inside successfully! I have coleus that I'm hoping to winter over and they will need to be brought inside soon. I fear the dreaded leaf drop but I'm going to try anyway!
ReplyDeleteHurray for all the lovely plants from a green-thumbed SIL. Greenery certainly makes a space cozier.
ReplyDeleteI would have liked to see that Christmas cactus before it was divided. I don't think I have ever seen one that huge! Little things like plants make such a difference in a house. A little life, something that is individual to you, and something that requires love and care. I'm so happy your new home is becoming more cozy. It takes time, Bonny, but you will get there. Happy Monday!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your new "babies". You are going to have a very colorful late fall when the Christmas cactus blooms.
ReplyDeleteNice! I love the fabric on that furniture sneaking into the shot!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure I have much of a green thumb, but I love having green plants around, especially during the winter when everything looks dead outside. I hope your new babies do well!
ReplyDeleteI have the most non green thumb. I think my house is too dark - yup. Lovely views of your home and the plants!!
ReplyDeleteGreen-thumbed family members are really the most awesome of things! I can't wait to see how those new cacti bloom!
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