365Caws is now in its 14th year of publication, and was originally intended to end after 365 days. It has sometimes been difficult for me to find new material, particularly during the winter months, but now as I enter my own twilight years, I cannot guarantee that I will be able to provide daily posts. It is my hope that along the way I may have inspired someone to a greater curiosity about the natural world. If so, I can rest, content in the knowledge that my work here has been done.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
The Full Suite
Day 35: I can't remember a time when my Christmas cacti have come into bloom simultaneously (not every pot, but every colour), but this year, they've decided to compete. Let's look at each candidate's merits.
Scarlet: She's tried and true, an old-fashioned girl, one of the originals. There's no denying she's brilliant, and that red will stop you in your tracks.
White: Blushing and modest, this delicate maiden brings grace and elegance to any setting. As fragile as she appears, her strength and sturdiness make her a reliable performer.
Picotee: "Flamboyant" is the word which springs immediately to mind when this lady bursts into bloom, but she pulls it off without pretension. In vibrant skirts, she could be a dancer.
Yellow: Novelty is this beauty's long suit, and with it, she'll knock your socks off with her unique and breathtaking hue. She is not at all shy with her displays, producing larger flowers in abundance.
Labels:
houseplants,
Zygocactus
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