I'm sure many gardeners have a special plant or two which conveys meaning and fond memories. One of those plants for me are the descendents of a cactus my mom gave me many years ago. She brought it from Arizona where a winter retreat helped her deal with her asthma. I have no idea what it is named but remember fondly from whom and whence it came. Offshoots have been given away but I always keep a few to sit in the sunny spot in front of our small front porch and next to the tiny fish pond. The blooms open for one night only so I wait patiently for them to appear. And think of her....P.S. After several emails concerning my lack of recent posts suggesting perhaps ill health, I can report Excellent results on my recent anual physical. Finding a girlfriend in the Twin Cities area also added to my positivity and energy. 😂💗
that is really sweet. beautiful blooms, too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty flower. That's an unexpectedly long stem for a cactus flower.
ReplyDeleteAwwww, very touching post TB.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful blossoms and how very special.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice daily reminder of a special lady.
ReplyDeletelovely pictures and a nice way to remember a loved one.
ReplyDeleteYou've planted a seed (no pun intended) with me and reminded me of something that will make an interesting blog entry. Thanks.
I want one! I will start looking immediately!
ReplyDeleteIt is a Echinopsis arebaloi, native to South America. There are many cacti that fall into the same family. You can see it on this website:
ReplyDeletehttp://cactiguide.com/cactus/?genus=Echinopsis&species=arebaloi
What a great way to remember someone. I had a peony offshoot of my moms--and stupidly left it behind when we moved 5 years ago. When we got settled in, I went to ask the new owners for a cutting....and they had dug it up and thrown it away.
ReplyDeleteYour cactus blooms are lovely.
It really puts out great flowers. I have a cactus that does not bloom but I baby it all year and bring it in during the winter so it doesn't have to die down and revive again like the outside cactus do.
ReplyDeleteIt really puts out great flowers. I have a cactus that does not bloom but I baby it all year and bring it in during the winter so it doesn't have to die down and revive again like the outside cactus do.
ReplyDeleteIt has lovely flowers and if it gives you good feelings..why not! :)
ReplyDeleteHow sweet to have such a lovely reminder of your mother. Best of luck passing your ballot question in Minnesota in support of marriage equality.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you have this wonderful momento of and from your mother. It does have beautiful blossoms. I hope that cactus keeps going for many more years to come.
ReplyDeleteSome nice blooms, i went to school in Tucson so really enjoyed the desert bloom
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely. I loved reading your story about this special plant.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post - what a sweet memory!
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
I love to see a cactus, especially one with a flower. But what is it about a cactus that makes me have to touch it?
ReplyDeleteI wish I wouldn't do that.
How very nice. Cactus blooms are so special in that it takes so long for a cactus to reach blooming age and then, as you say, the blossom only last day or so. A lovely way to honour your mom.
ReplyDeleteI have a potted hibiscus of my mother's that I treasure. It is blooming now.
Wow! I've never seen such a beautiful blooming cactus. And all the more lovely because of your mother.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blooms on that cactus plant... I can imagine why that plant is so special to you... Love it!!!
ReplyDeleteWe love it when our Sempervivum (Chicks and Hens) bloom... Their blooms are always so pretty--and a surprise when they do bloom.
Have a great day.
Betsy
So, so nice, and very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI have an African Violet I gave my MIL when we moved her here into a retirement complex. When she passed, I knew I'd take it home and smile as I watched it bloom year after year. Seven years she's been gone and it blooms on.
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful, thanks for sending me the link
ReplyDeleteSandra knows I love her night blooming cactus, so she sent me this link. What a beautiful flower and a special memory.
ReplyDeleteYour puppy dog is beautiful!
Beautiful ! You could tell us more about your friend! Hope you got to do some buss tours this summer!
ReplyDeleteI love having flowers and plants from friends and relatives that remind me of them every time I look at them, such as my great grandma’s Christmas cactus. Your cactus blooms are very pretty. And I think it’s very lovely that you have a lady friend in the big city to enjoy life with! Glad your annual physical finds you in good health.
ReplyDeleteI shared your wonderful book about your father with my new friend Jean the English literature professor from Grand Forks North Dakota now living retired in the Twin Cities area. She is enjoying it immensely. Ray
DeletePlants like that do carry memories, like my Dad's forget-me-nots or Audrey's chives.
ReplyDeleteDear Ray, what a lovely posting with photographs of a gift from you Mom that brings to you day by day, year by year, memories that must comfort and warm and make her even more endearing. Thank you for sharing the news about your health. That's great. I'm so glad to learn that you have met someone with whom to share your many interests. How fortunate for both of you. Peace.
ReplyDeleteVery happy for you. I was one of those worrying about the absence of posts, but then it's been a long while since I posted anything on my blog, too.
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