Nearly ten years ago this Christmas Cactus was given to us by a friend.
It’s interesting that through the year this plant really doesn’t get much attention. Yes, I water it from time to time but more often it gets neglected.
All of a sudden, each December, beautiful blossoms begin showing up on the otherwise bare green spiky leaves. The blossoms always remind me of Rodena and what a good friend she has been to the family over the years.
Thank you Rodena for the gift of friendship; a most cherished Christmas gift.
“Christmas gift suggestions:
To your enemy, forgiveness.
To an opponent, tolerance.
To a friend, your heart.
To a customer, service.
To all, charity.
To every child, a good example.
To yourself, respect.”
Oren Arnold
It’s a lovely image and story, too…
Your made such a beautiful and perfect close up of this pretty cactus flower,Sue!
I used to give it also as a gift to my plant loving friends in Switzerland.
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Sue, how beautiful this is! The lighting is great!
I’m glad you shared the story too.
*Oh MY your blog is snowing!!!
Amazing how they seem to know what time of year it is. Stunning image. Love the color and simplicity.
This is just perfect. I’m thinking maybe my poinsettia needs a Christmas cactus to keep it company.
Beautiful image! Love the colors, composition and simplicity of it.
I have one too. I wonder if it know when its leap year? LOL Nice clear photo! Wish I could do that.
Nice words. I may point some folks here to read.
Beautiful!
This shot will have to be another one of my favorites. The black background makes it exotic.