I had a house plant demand my attention today when it leapt off a high shelf in my kitchen colliding with my floor in a small explosion of soil that was obviously too dry. Luckily, it's a hardy one, so some water and back on the shelf it goes looking great.
When confronted with my neglect, I remembered a great plant that I thought you might find interesting. If you are looking for a houseplant that is an easy keeper, to the point where you can totally neglect it - then check out the Resurrection plant (also known as the Rose of Jericho).
This desert plant withers and curls up when there is no water, appearing to be dead and can stay dormant like this for years. But add a little water and in just three short hours it will look full and lush and be growing rapidly again - it really is phenomenal. If you forget to water it, it will just dry up again and as soon as you remember - voila! lovely plant again. Fun. I thought this might be something that kids would really enjoy - kind of like those toys that grow in water but better.
NO WAY! I must find one. So cool . H
Posted by: whittakerwoman@yahoo.com | January 23, 2009 at 11:15 PM