3 Year Old Ficus Lyrata or Fiddle-Leaf Fig Plant 💚

 

How much taller my Fiddle Leaf plant 💚 has grown! I am very happy 😀😄

 I hope it continues to thrive.  If there's any "secret" it would be my parking it and leaving it in front of a large window which allows bright, but not hot, natural sunlight.  Plus fertilizer, of course.

A commonly tricky houseplant despite its popularity, the fiddle-leaf fig does not respond well to being moved, especially from a spot where it is thriving. Being a tropical plant, it does not tolerate cold temperatures well or survive prolonged freezes. Proper drainage, adequate sunlight (direct but not harsh), and misting with water will help keep your fiddle-leaf fig bright green with its signature glossy finish. -- wikipedia

...in the beginning (early Yr 2019):

pc: Amazon

end of December 2019

June 2022

Fiddle-leaf fig

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Costco: Begonia Flower Plant Fail!

 

pc: Costco

I ordered these pre-planted Begonias from Costco's website in late April 2022. Beautiful! I also ordered Oriental Lillies. 

I had in mind the perfect spot for these Begonias by my front door. I was very hopeful after reading Costco's online description:

Put this planter outside after the last frost for summer color. The easiest way to create stunning natural displays in your outdoor spaces; no green thumb needed. These begonias produce overflowing double ruffled blooms in bright colors. Begonias are continuous bloomers meaning  you will enjoy their flowers until first frost. For the best results, remove spent blooms to promote new buds and fertilize monthly. Open the lid, add water and watch nature explode into a remarkable long lasting display of color.

Both plants arrived soon after placing my order.  I kept them indoors till the weather was warm enough, hoping to avoid frost. I set both plants outdoors on the same day.

Begonias 🎕

planted Begonia bulbs, watered, and set outside

May 30th:  No signs of🥀 life 😕😐😦😲

But Costco's Oriental Lilies are blooming!!!

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Home Renovation: Our Home's Corner Window Creation, Part 4

Exterior Photos

Interior Photos

Interior, unfinished trim

And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire. (Matthew 18)

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Home Renovation: The Making of our New Vinyl Corner Window(s), Part 3

GOAL:  Let the sunshine in 🌞 to benefit us and our plants.  Our black & white tuxedo 🐈 Cat was curious as to the source of the very loud noise  😁

For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. (Psalm 84)

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