Remember the Christmas and Thanksgiving Cacti cuttings that I was rooting back in the beginning of March? (Click Here to Revisit) Over two months and a whole lot of newly found patience later, I am proud to show you the new little plants. The pot below houses 5 little transplants. If you look at the two center cuttings, there are some wee little segments growing. The older Christmas Cactus variety seemed to root a whole lot faster than the Thanksgiving variety. Trust me on this one, I was watching very closely.... Can you hear the stress in that statement? LOL
One of the Thanksgiving clippings has a nice sized segment growing. Once it got started, the new growth has had rapid development.
I know, I know... Patience is a virtue. This little excursion was packed full of that lesson in life. It really has been such a fun experience for me. I only lost one of the clippings... Pretty good average. :) The only thing that I would have done different-- I would have planted a bunch of clippings in one larger pot that they could grow for a few years in. Other than that, I would call this a successful adventure.
How about a little Mother's Day surprise? I got home from work yesterday and look who was waiting for me out in the pond... Gary the snapping turtle! He was all muddy. Mr. Hollow spotted him first when he arrived home shortly before me. It appears as though Gary had just arrived to his summer digs. I was so excited!! For three years in a row, this little guy has appeared in the Spring and disappeared in the Fall. He is a true wonder of nature. I couldn't have asked for a better kick off to Mother's Day weekend. :)
To All The Mom's Out There
Happy Mother's Day!
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