In January of this year my hubby and I decided that it was time to move on to the next stage of our lives and move house. I deliberated long and hard about whether it was a good move to take part in the A-Z Challenge this year (pun intended) given that we could be very busy, but decided on balance that having something to focus on might not be a bad idea. Of course the decision on a theme was much easier to make – Moving House!
Then Covid-19 put a stop to any ideas of moving so I’ve had
to regroup and rethink my posts. Which
means I’m not as prepared as I’d liked to have been but here goes:
X is for Xerophytes
a plant e.g. a cactus, structurally adapted for life and
growth with a limited water supply.
Yes I know this is a stretch for my theme but actually these
are the sort of plants I need. I am
rubbish at keeping house plants alive.
The only plants in my house that seem to survive (and actually multiply)
are spider plants. I do remember to
water them occasionally and I have managed to successfully plant their “babies”
so I now have quite a few around the house.
This was useful when it came to showing the house to
prospective buyers. You know the drill:
the house needs to be clean & tidy, looking its best. Smelling nice helps too (where’s the coffee?)
and of course fresh flowers add a nice touch.
I spent quite a bit over the few weeks we were “showing” our house. Fortunately it was daffodil time, which are
cheap but look good, but I also bought a few others. That’s the problem with having a big house
with lots of rooms, you need more than one vase of flowers. And keeping them looking fresh is another
chore to fit into the day.
I’ve decided, if anyone asks me about a house warming gift I
will reply with buy me a xerophyte!
(Actually I’ll probably be in more need of red wine and
chocolates, just so you know.)
This post was prepared pre Covid-19 and now I'm definitely in need of red wine and chocolates, not to mention a haircut!
That was a new word for me. I would dread having to keep the house looking tip top over a period of time.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't too bad actually. I just hope we don't have to do it all again though.
DeleteTell them you want a xerophyte just to watch them go cross-eyed...
ReplyDeleteIt would do that alright lol
DeleteI'm not even sure I could keep those alive!! Major brown (dark brown to black) thumb here!!
ReplyDeleteWell I'm not sure I want to put it to the test either lol
DeleteThis is what we need on our front porch. Every year I try something pretty with lots of blooms but it just cooks on our front porch so hubs says this year we need to think cactus : ) Congrats on getting to letter X!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joyce
DeleteHahaha! On your last comment - aren't we all in need of a haircut!!
ReplyDeleteHaircut and colour!
DeleteI am no good with plants either and don't like digging in the dirt so these would be perfect for our backyard too.
ReplyDeleteJanet’s Smiles
I don't think our climate would support them outdoors but indoors they'd be fine.
DeleteI have several (maybe) "xerophytes" in my house. Well done - I have a new vocabulary word!
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