Can We Talk 2

Plants

         I have two poinsettias sitting next to my computer desk, basking in the morning light that leaks through the blinds. I've read the lamp light helps, too. These are very different looking plants. One is new, and the other is two years old.

         the new one is your typical all read, healthy looking plant. It sheds leaves regularly. It was left over from church, and the decorator gave it to me. The older one I purchased, back when I still had some savings and a little pocket change. I kept it outside the following summer, but the leaves were tiny on the tall stems. A good florist would throw it out, but I'm not a good florist. I've watered it and finally fertilized it. Last year I put it in the dark closet, but watered regularly with the lights off. The leaves turned white, but not red. When I took it out at Christmas, they began to turn red. It eventually turned green but kept small leaves. I didn't deprive it of light this year.

         So now, I have a normal plant and one stunted. They look like they should be different species. They're actually ground shrubs in their natural habitats and are easily overgrown. Maybe I will have to find some ground space for it away from the lawn mower and see if that helps. I hate to lose a plant. It's like losing a friend.