Marguerite July 29, 2013
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“Your plant’s dying,” my four-hours-a-month housekeeper told me in that ever-so-helpful way.
“No,” I said. “It’s going to drop those leaves and grow new ones. It did that once before.”
Once before, five years ago, it turns out. Remember when I wrote that I had a plant (a sago palm)? And that after a few years of having it, it was still alive? And how crazy that was? No? Refresh your memory here.
So, if five years ago I’d had the plant a few years, it’s truly some sort of record that it’s still in my life.
I call the plant Marguerite after Sewa Yoleme’s mother, who gave it to me. Soon after I wrote about the plant, the real Marguerite died. When Marguerite the Plant gave up its original palms, I boxed them up and sent them to Sewa Yoleme.
But doubt is beginning to nag. Did the plant shed leaves another time between that first shedding and now? I don’t think so, but maybe it did. Five years is a long time. Anyway, it doesn’t happen often.
About two weeks ago I took these photos with the old and new growth:
And this was the plant after I trimmed off the old leaves:
This was the plant about a week ago:
And this is Marguerite today:
I still have a plant. What are the odds?
Marguerite is here to stay!
It may be true.
Marguerite is looking lovely. And I love the part about sending her original palms to Sewa Yoleme.
He seemed to appreciate it. And hello, Helen!
I’m thrilled to see she’s doing so well! The Other Marguerite visits from time to time. My great niece was starring in a local production of HAIRSPRAY, and as the show started, I suddenly and very palpably felt Mom’s presence. It was both eerie and wonderful at the same time. Thank you so much for posting this!
I heart both Marguerites!