Pretty Pinks
The daffodils are now in full bloom in my backyard. Such a
beautiful display. Vibrant yellow flowers brighten up even a cloudy day. The
purple periwinkle flowers add their own vibrance in the groundcover that ambles
through various spots in the garden. Soon nurseries will be advertising flats
of blossoming plants to begin the spring planting season.
I appreciate the rejuvenation of the outside perennials each
year yet I don’t want to neglect something that has been blooming all through
the winter – my African Violet. It is an indoor plant that has been putting out
pretty pink blossoms for much of the year.
I don’t take my African Violet for granted. I know it needs
proper tending. The plant needs light, though not direct sunlight, so the north-facing
windowsill where it resides is perfect. It likes water but not too much. When
the soil seems dry, I give the plant a drink. The recommendation is to water it
from the bottom so as not to get the leaves wet. I usually do though sometimes
it gets a good soak from the top. No doubt the nurseries wouldn’t approve but
my sweet plant doesn’t seem to mind. If the leaves appear a little droopy, I
give the plant some food and it perks right up.
All living things have their particular requirements. I value
this plant and want it to thrive so I give it what it needs. I value
relationships and want them to thrive, too. I try to nurture them in ways that
will keep them strong and healthy. We may not all need the same things but care
and attention is something everyone – and everything – can benefit from. My
African Violet seems to like the interest I take in it. Surely friends and
family deserve as much.
Here are tips for caring for African Violets:
http://www.uri.edu/ce/factsheets/sheets/africanviolet.html
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