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Tracy Nelson's avatar

❤❤❤

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Marlo Leaman's avatar

Thanks Tracy!

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

Aren't the tropics great for growing plants? Paul used to say - you could put a broomstick in the ground and it would grow. And your hibiscus -- living proof! Beautiful Marlo.

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Marlo Leaman's avatar

Haha! It’s the truth! (But a broomstick??!!) 😉

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

Paul likes to speak in hyperbole ):

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Ilona Goanos's avatar

My mother was a proponent of putting sticks in the ground. She did this with a lilac bush, and I can't remember what else. All I know is this is definitely a way to propagate *some* plants. Well done, Marlo!

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Marlo Leaman's avatar

Oh that's awesome your mom knew this 'trick'! I really think it wouldn't work. Glad it did!

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Nancy Hesting's avatar

That's amazing, and they look beautiful. I wouldn't have believed Flaco either. Hibiscus flowers are so pretty.

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Marlo Leaman's avatar

Thanks Nancy! I love hibiscus!

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Joy DeSomber's avatar

Trust and hope, what a pair! And once in a while, they work in mysterious ways. When we have nothing else, it's what we bank on. Hibiscus flowers always feel like a faraway escape to me; a place of wonder and relaxation, and a tunnel overhanging with lush plants or flowers always feels like an entrance into a magical place, almost fairytale-like!

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Marlo Leaman's avatar

Exactly! Trust and hope! I love hibiscus- and the Spanish name for them is amapola

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Sharon's avatar

We have hibiscus here but I’ve never heard of cutting them into sticks and planting them. Great job you guys. You made everything better and prettier

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Marlo Leaman's avatar

I couldn’t believe it either! Not something we do in the US! Thanks 😘

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Deanna Thomas's avatar

I love that the hibiscus sticks you planted are flourishing, Marlo! What a beautiful blessing you left behind. It seems like everything grows easily here in Jamaica as well, so I'm going to ask my friend for some sticks of her hibiscus bush and give this a try!! Give thanks and a deep bow to you, beautiful soul of light 🙏💫🌸

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Marlo Leaman's avatar

Yes! Maybe it’s the tropical climate! I do hope you try it, and think of me when you do! 🤗😍Thanks Deanna!

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Monica Leaman's avatar

🌺

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