My all time favorite houseplant during the winter would have to be the Amaryllis. There are so many different kinds to choose from. I have tried maybe a dozen different varieties. My favorite being the Appleblossum shown in the picture. This one is huge and has lasted so long, because of being near a cold window. It's place of honor is in my "garden window" A new thing for me this winter. I sit at this computer for quite a long time some days. The window in front of my chair has a widow seat of sorts. I have never put anything decorative in this window...until this year. Looking at it one day, I thought ....why not keep my plants here, when they are blooming? That way they will be enjoyed a little more. So, I started out with fall plants...a decorative pepper plant, some holiday cactus just about ready to bloom...and a few pumpkins. At Christmas time....I started putting Amaryllis there. I had 5 or 6 this year. Some were from previous years. It's kind of fun to change the window with all things from nature along with my collection of garden magazines. I am linking with Claudia at
http://mockingbirdhillcottage.com/ Every week she hosts a Favorite Thing Saturday....a chance for us bloggers to tell our stories about things that we hold dear. So, click on the link and see what we are up to.
Balisha
10 comments:
That amaryllis is breath-taking! Having no green thumb, I love to see beautiful plants and flowers on my favorite blogs!
Your Appleblossom is beautiful. I'm sure the cold window does help. They are my favorite flower too, so spectacular!
Love the idea of a "garden window" near the computer. Your amaryllis is beautiful.
Having something beautiful to gaze upon is a wonderful thing. Have a great weekend. Tammy
That amaryllis is so pretty. What a great way to use a window seat. I can sense the joy it now gives you.
Have a lovely weekend ~ FlowerLady
Oh is that ever lovely ! I have one started but I think it will be a few weeks until it blooms though...I can't wait! :) Yours has such large blooms ; it is stunning!
Your amaryllis is just beautiful. So nice to have it where you can enjoy it every day.
Hugs,
Laura
I love them too, but have a naughty cat who likes to eat the leaves of flowers and plants. Paid $400 at the vet last year because she ate something toxic--so--no house plants for me anymore :-(
Gorgeous amaryllis, Balisha! Displaying plants in your window is the perfect idea. You can see them from your computer and I'm sure they bring a smile to your face.
Thanks so much for joining in this week!
xo
Claudia
This is a beautiful flower. Have a nice week. Regula
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