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@JudyEv (339930)
Rockingham, Australia
July 31, 2023 2:49am CST
We had friends around the other evening for a small celebration for my birthday. We had been at an endurance ride overnight so we had takeaway pizza and I made an apple sponge affair which we enjoyed with custard and cream. Both couples are from the village and one couple we known for around 30 years. They now live about ten doors up from our house. They were kind enough to give me this little plant which is just about to flower plus two small tubes of hand lotion. On Friday, we go away to house-sit for nearly three weeks but I might just take the little plant with me rather than leave it to take its chance outdoors. I can’t wait to see it flower.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
31 Jul 23
Oh, that's a lovely plant. I hope it has a beautiful flower!
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
31 Jul 23
@JudyEv Yes, it would... Then you'd have fresh flowers on your trip.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Jul 23
It would be nice if they opened before we go away.
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Agatha C.
@terramars (166)
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31 Jul 23
Happy birthday! Wishing you all the best on your special day! What plant is that? I'd love to see a photo of the plant when it blooms.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Jul 23
It might be one of the kalanjoe family but I'm not sure. I'll take a photo of the flowers if we're here but we might be away when it flowers.
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Agatha C.
@terramars (166)
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31 Jul 23
@JudyEv It's okay. I can still imagine the plant will bloom beautifully.
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changjiangzhibin89
@changjiangzhibin89 (16763)
• China
31 Jul 23
Happy belated birthday to you!The gift makes your day ,which looks like a plant of sedum family.
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changjiangzhibin89
@changjiangzhibin89 (16763)
• China
1 Aug 23
@JudyEv The Kalanchoe laciniata(L.)DC belongs to sedum family-crassulaceae.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Aug 23
@changjiangzhibin89 Thanks for that as I've been saying I thought it was of the kalanchoe family.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Aug 23
Thanks for that. Do the kalanjoes belong to that too or are they something completely different?
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
31 Jul 23
This is a very pretty plant. It would be better that you bring it with you.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Aug 23
Yes, I think you're right. I might take it with me.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
1 Aug 23
@JudyEv I placed outside two succulent plants two years ago and they are doing very well without and of care, I was surprised.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Aug 23
@LadyDuck Some plants need very little special care.
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Fleur
@Fleura (30391)
• United Kingdom
31 Jul 23
A belated happy birthday! Sorry i missed that, we've been camping for a few days so not much chance for MyLotting. Glad you had a good time with friends. I love apple sponge : )
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Fleur
@Fleura (30391)
• United Kingdom
3 Aug 23
@JudyEv Actually you were right the first time, it was cool and damp! We are having a lot of wet weather so far this summer. Not a great summer but much better than the alternative such as experienced by Greece!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Aug 23
@Fleura For some reason I thought it was hot there too.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Aug 23
I was going to say I hope you had nice weather camping thinking 'I hope it didn't rain' but maybe it was more a case of 'I hope it wasn't too hot'! Thanks for the good wishes.
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (19281)
• London, England
31 Jul 23
What plant is that? Not an expert, so I didn't stand a chance of identifying it
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Aug 23
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Aug 23
I think it might be one of the kalanjoe family. There are dozens of them so I feel pretty safe putting that forward.
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (19281)
• London, England
1 Aug 23
@JudyEv I'll accept that!
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kaguvkov
@kaguvkov (1318)
• Davao, Philippines
1 Aug 23
Looks like it's a succulent. It can easily be propagated thru cuttings.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Aug 23
Yes, I think it will easily to grown more of these.
much2say
@much2say (55604)
• Los Angeles, California
31 Jul 23
How nice to celebrate your birthday ! It's a cute plant - I do see the buds . . . I wonder what the flowers will look like . Yes, it might be good for it to come house sitting with you .
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much2say
@much2say (55604)
• Los Angeles, California
1 Aug 23
@JudyEv Pack the plant's suitcase . . . for sure it should go with you .
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Aug 23
If I don't take it with me I won't know what they look like till next year maybe.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Aug 23
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aubrey
@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
1 Aug 23
Happy Birthday. It looks like a succulent plant
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Aug 23
Thanks. Yes, it is tough which means I might be able to not kill it.
rebelann1949
@rebelann (112877)
• El Paso, Texas
31 Jul 23
What a pretty little plant. I can't wait to see what those blooms will look like.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (112877)
• El Paso, Texas
1 Aug 23
Oh yeah, you'll be housesitting when it blooms. I hope you will so you can get photos to share with us.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Aug 23
I might take it with me so I can see what colour the blooms are.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (89882)
• Arvada, Colorado
31 Jul 23
Wonderful and happy birthday to you dear Judy xo
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (89882)
• Arvada, Colorado
1 Aug 23
@JudyEv Alright yay Judy
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Aug 23
Thanks. I had a very pleasant day, made better by all the lovely greetings from myLotters like yourself.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
31 Jul 23
The picture isn't showing. I'm sure the plant is beautiful. I hope you have an enjoyable house-sit.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Jul 23
I keep meaning to check that the photo loads each time but then I forget. I hope you can see it now.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
31 Jul 23
@JudyEv Yes, I can see it. It's beautiful. It looks like it will bloom soon.
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Jessica
@JESSY3236 (19949)
• United States
1 Aug 23
That's sweet of them. That's a nice plant.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Aug 23
It looks very healthy so hopefully I'll be able to keep it alive.
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Melanie Marie
@Melanie_Marie (1871)
• New Baltimore, Michigan
3 Aug 23
That’s what I was thinking too - I can’t wait to see what kinds of flowers come from this beauty. Hope you show a photo, Judy. Great gift
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Aug 23
I think they'll be tiny pink ones. I saw a similar plant on our walk today.
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Melanie Marie
@Melanie_Marie (1871)
• New Baltimore, Michigan
5 Aug 23
@JudyEv I can’t wait.
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (47308)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
31 Jul 23
Interesting looking plant. Do you know what it is? (Looks a bit like a moose )
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Aug 23
It might be a kalanjoe but that's a bit of a guess. I can certainly understand the moose reference. lol
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (51193)
• Canada
31 Jul 23
That is a nice little plant. Wouldn't it be lovely if it blooms before you leave for your house sit? I hope that happens.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Aug 23
I'm beginning to think I'll take it with me. Otherwise I might never know what the flowers look like.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (106241)
• Marion, Ohio
31 Jul 23
That's a pretty plant.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Aug 23
It will be interesting to see the flowers eventually.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (79858)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Aug 23
That is really beautiful. Certainly don't leave it at home alone. I hope it starts blooming soon,
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Aug 23
I think the flowers might be pink.
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Dena Miller
@Dena91 (16636)
• United States
31 Jul 23
Happy belated birthday. I like your plant.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Aug 23
Thanks for the good wishes. It's a healthy looking little plant.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
31 Jul 23
That's a nice looking plant. I'm glad you're going to take it with you. I'm glad you had a little celebration for your birthday. Enjoy your day.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Aug 23
It will be something to look forward to and to know I won't miss it flowering.
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