In case you wonder, I’m not referring to the smaller, seasonal tree. That one is no problem. I assemble it and park it on an end table for the month. The lights make a welcome change from the usual. The ornaments, many gifts or picked up on travels, remind me of people and places and good times.
No — I’m thinking about this tree.
Once upon a time — perhaps three years ago — this houseplant was a pretty little thing in an easy to manage pot.
Then I put it outside for summer vacation. I guess these thrive in hot, humid St. Louis weather. It demanded, and received a larger pot and lived inside during the winter. With effort, it again went on summer vacation in the front flower bed.
Her children — yes, I did try to raise a couple — refused to grow and one even turned brown. Ooops! The trip inside wasn’t easy. Some people would have sold tickets. After the holidays it will be time for a prune. What do you think? Trim two? Trim four?
Dig around in the box and drape it with Christmas ornaments not used this year?
Janet, the heroine in Comfort Zone, is not the best person with plants in her family. She has other talents — including a smile Rich finds impossible to ignore. Check out their story in the sweet romance here: https://amzn.to/338z1K1
