Life with 52 Houseplants and ..
A Thanksgiving Cactus About to Bloom
Our home is brimming with life .. 52 houseplants to be exact. Each one has its quirks, needs, and charm, from the cacti that demand patience with their infrequent watering schedule to the thirsty large leafed White Bird of Paradise that soaks up our attention every Saturday. Some of these plants are newcomers, barely settling into their pots, while others are beloved elders of the household.
Caring for them is no small task .. Each Saturday, like clockwork, we step into our weekly watering routine. Some plants, like our Pothos or Peace Lilies, demand more frequent care, while the cacti and succulents sit out a week or two between drinks. It’s not just about water, though. There’s always a little pruning, repotting, turning to chase the light, and plucking off spent leaves. It’s a commitment, but one that rewards us with vibrant greenery and a sense of accomplishment.
The reason for this post, though, isn’t just to share our plant-parenting adventures. It’s to celebrate a star in our botanical family: our Thanksgiving Cactus.
This plant isn’t just a beauty; it’s a legacy .. We’ve had her for about 30 years, and she’s grown into a magnificent specimen. Twice a year—sometimes three if we’re lucky—she treats us to a show of soft pink blooms that last for two to three weeks. And it’s not just a handful of flowers. When she blooms, she puts on a spectacle, her branches heavy with color, as if she knows she’s the star of the season.
Now, as Thanksgiving approaches, we’re on bloom watch .. Any day now, those tightly closed buds will start to unfurl, revealing delicate pink flowers that never fail to fill our home with joy. It’s an exciting time, and even after all these years, the anticipation never wanes.
Keeping houseplants is about more than filling a space with greenery .. It’s about fostering life, building connections, and celebrating the cycles of growth and renewal. As we wait for the Thanksgiving cactus to grace us with her blooms once again, we’re reminded of how much life these plants bring into our home and hearts.
Here’s to houseplants,
To patience,
And to the glorious blooms that make it all worthwhile.
Sorry @bozz .. Before you say anything, I know you are not particularly fond of this subject :/ hehehe
BUT!.. You are not alone. Mr. 'Side Eye' Huxley says he doesn't like taking care of houseplants either.. especially since his parents block his access to them. H was starting to drink the water from the catch bases and eat at the low lying foliage.. "Bad Boy Sir Huxley" He'll learn. Not all that is green should be eaten.
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Those are really amazing! I love the holiday cactus. The colors are just so bright and welcoming. We actually put our Christmas tree up this weekend. My wife was just sick of the constant gray outside and so she wanted it up. This is about five or six weeks sooner than we usually put it up.
Yes trying to beat that gray gloomy day down, needs a little Christmas! Whatever it takes. We typically put our tree up around this time of the year. Well we typically put all of the trees up and all of the decorations this time of the year. Typically head out for Thanksgiving and Christmas comes so fast. Since we host a open house Christmas party every year there's always so much to do prior to that point. Plus Work keeps us busy so we take the weekends that are free and utilize them the best we can. We just put our tree up last night. The main tree.
I remember that you guys went all out when it comes to the holiday's. I figured you might be impressed that we actually even put a tree up this year! :) It's a bit sad, Jo used to love to lay on the tree skirt before we got the presents wrapped. I have some garland for our banister I have to rebuild and @mrsbozz has some other stuff to put up and then we will be done decorating for the season.
Baby steps I guess. It's a pain putting all the stuff out but it does look festive afterwards. Yeah, I didn't feel much like decorating or celebrating last December. Molly died in October so it was pretty close to the holidays. I feel your pain.
Plants are very special and important for our health, it is good that you have such beautiful plants in your home and it is very important to take care of them on time.
That's for sure! There are a lot of work but in the end they bring us a lot of joy and warm the house.
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I saw the puppy proofing in one photo. You are much more caring of your house plants than I am of mine. They are lucky to get fed once a month and maybe watered one other time during the month. The ones I have can survive being abandoned for long periods. If not, they die. But there are roughly 75 house plants in the house, not counted lately.
75! That's a good deal as well. They add up so fast especially when I go to the store and I can't resist bringing another one home.
Puppy proof utilizing whatever is close by. Lol. A folding table and a box I'm assuming you're talking about. Yes I was working in my home office and heard him drinking out of the bottom of the plant. So I just grabbed a couple things that would block him. He'll eventually grow out of that ... I hope!
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Thanksgiving cactus is captivating these do tend to bloom repeatedly throughout the year when in a place they are happy.
Huxley looks a delightful little fellow, he will learn plants are not for eating, or will he?
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I think it's gonna take some time before he learns right from wrong. But what can we expect at four months old. I honestly can't remember when Pepper and Molly grew out of their puppy stage where they wanted to eat everything, food or not food. Lol
At one time our Thanksgiving cactus was not so happy, but I moved her downstairs to the table closer to the door and now she is thriving. Love those blooms!
Beautiful decoration plants
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optimizing space but the fluffy fellow at the bottom is surely a carrier of invisible and harmful germs
You're probably right 😕
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