The spinning earth, rotating moon, and central sun all keep their own steady rhythm. Days. Months. Years. The solar system maintains a complicated dance.
This is rumored to trickle down to plants, animals, and humans. Growth and activity cycles are often keyed to seasons, temperature, or length of daylight.
I think one of my houseplants failed to get the memo.
This is definitely NOT an Easter Cactus.
When I compare the leaf shape to a chart, it says Christmas. However, for five years, it has chosen to bloom closer to Halloween (or All Saints Day) than to either Canadian or American Thanksgiving — and certainly not at Christmas.
As a bonus (or symptom of further confusion) the plant has bloomed for a second time, with fewer blossoms, close to Valentine’s Day.
It’s a good thing I’m not fussy with my plants. I choose to enjoy the blooms, no matter the month on the calendar.
For a sweet romance that’s enjoyable at any time of year — check out the historical New Dreams. You’ll step back to 1851 Illinois among the German immigrants.
