dawn rescue
spring dawn pours
prickly pear rescue
first coffee
rubber boots
skittering and wet, I move
her to the carport
Prickly pear cactus is native to Michigan. I bought this one 2-3 years ago. The first winter she was planted on the north side of the house, under an overhang to not get too much water, as the roots are prone to rot if too wet. She grew but there wasn’t enough sun. I dug her up and put her in this container last spring. Container gardening is best if you don’t have sandy soil. She did well last summer in full sun, and whenever storms with heavy rain came I put her under the carport. She spent the winter under the carport, but on sunny days, I put her out in the sun. The last couple of weeks of March and every day so far in April it has been steady rain, so she’s been in the carport.
plants are family
under spring green thumb’s care
may be blossoms this year!
Shadorma and haibun
More about prickly pear cactus here
kigo used: spring dawn, spring rain, prickly pear, spring green
Glad to be poeming again!
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May she bloom with plentiful flowers.
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<3 You know I will be sharing the pics if she does.
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Looking forward to seeing them.
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They have their own beauty, and what a great piece Lisa, delightful reading.
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We’ve had rain over the pond everyday in the last fortnight. My plants have suffered.
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Sorry to hear it, Glyn. So far here the ground hasn’t reached saturation point, but it must be getting close.
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You are a good plant momma. (K)
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I need to get a t-shirt with Plant Momma on it. I do love my plants <3
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Yes!
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That is one high-maintenance plant. And she is lucky to have you as her caretaker!
Nicely done :)
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Dale, I live to see her bloom. Out on the sand dunes they take care of themselves :) I remember when I was still working and had a kid on my caseload who lived in one of the worst shambles of a home I’d ever seen (that DHS child protective services wouldn’t do a thing about because he was a teenager) but the front yard was full of blooming prickly pear cactus. I wonder what God was trying to tell me?
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I can only imagine. They are quite beautiful. And have a special significance for you so, message or not, you’ve associated the two. It’s a lovely thing.
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<3
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I had no idea they were native to Michigan! That is really cool.
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I was shocked too the first time I saw them but I’ve seen them growing in 3 separate places so far (besides the one I have.)
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That is really cool…I wouldn’t think that kind of plant would be there. I think desert…or hot areas
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from what I was reading it contains a kind of anti-freeze that keeps it alive.
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Mother Nature knows no bounds.
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Plants become our babies, don’t they? I feel the same for my orchids. I’m excited each year that they bloom.
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Gwen, yes they do. I tried orchids before but they take special TLC that I failed at. They have such magical blossoms!
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I didn’t know prickly pear cactus were native to Michigan! I wouldn’t have thought they would like the humidity. In Arizona, they grow like weeds. I love your gardening posts, Lisa. 🌸
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So strange to think of them growing like weeds. I guess that rules out going barefooted in AZ! The main thing is to keep their roots from getting too wet or they will rot. Mine’s planted in sand in a container which seems to work well. Thanks much and glad you enjoy the gardening posts :)
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That plant is lucky to have you. :-) I hope this year brings wonderful growth and plenty of rewards for all your running to the carport and back into the sun.
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Thanks, D. She’s only poked me a few times :)
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:-) :-)
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Hi Lisa, a lovely poem. I like cacti and have a few in my garden in a sunny spot.
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Robbie, thank you. Would love to see pics of your cacti. If you have posted them before I missed them.
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No, I haven’t posted them. I’ll see if I can get some decent pictures.
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I love this lovely piece, Lisa, and I love how much care and love you’ve given this lovely plant! Thank you for sharing!
~David
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David, now that the sun is shining more, it’s coming back to life. Thanks much <3
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