Hen Had Chickens by cdonohoue

Hen Had Chickens

I know just how behind I am and I apologize. I hate not commenting, especially when you all have been so very good about my recent problems. I am home, trying to find my normal. And you all are such a big part of my "normal." And I wouldn't have it any other way.

I bought some Hen & Chickens last week or so. I put it in the appropriate planter and watered. Well, look what I found today. I don't think I've ever seen them bloom before. So I had to share.
A sweet image -these cacti & succulents have interesting flowers don't they ! I am sure you are pleased to be home again to relax & regain a little *me time * !! You have been there when needed !
May 28th, 2013  
Vee
I've never heard of "Hens and Chickens" plant! I'll have to Google it! I know what you mean about not being able to comment but you shouldn't have to apologize at all!...Take care!
May 28th, 2013  
@beryl Thank you Beryl. I am so glad to be home and getting back into my rhythm. I feel much better today.
@vskolnik They are a variety of succulents that will spread like crazy and they do really well in strawberry pots - and that is where I planted this one. My Mom used to have them. I had no idea they bloomed. I think I must have gotten something a little extra!
May 29th, 2013  
I have never seen a bloom on one! I need to get one of these plants. I have shared with you that I have good memories of my Granny and how she'd show me her hens and chicks. :0) I am not aware of what is going on for you right now even though I have commented on lots of your pics. But I got super busy last week..last week of teaching for the year. I hope you are doing okay.
May 29th, 2013  
Pretty plant!! Such a pretty color! Lovely shot!
May 29th, 2013  
just beautiful!
May 29th, 2013  
Wow, a blooming hen is a first for me too! Wonderful shot. Perhaps you can consider the bloom as a sign of good things to come.
May 29th, 2013  
Beautiful shot
May 29th, 2013  
Very pretty! I love the DOF and the colours.
May 29th, 2013  
This is such a lovely shot Cathy
May 29th, 2013  
Very pretty!
May 29th, 2013  
I am not a lover of cacti but when they flower I admit they are truly spectacular & can see their popularity....a very pretty capture Cathy!
May 29th, 2013  
Great plant. Never heard of it. Hang on in there!!!
May 29th, 2013  
A lovely bloom,don't know this particular succulent.One of my cacti is in bloom now,and has several flowers on it .
May 29th, 2013  
Such a lovely shot. We have Hen and Chickens here too, but they look completely different. Interesting how that name is used so often for plants.
May 29th, 2013  
I found this picture but unfortunately the text on the page is in Afrikaans, one of our 13 languages in South Africa. http://www.florcomgardens.co.za/hen-en-kuikens-hen-and-chickens-chlorophytum-comosum
May 29th, 2013  
Oh, they are cactii? Now I understand why they are so beautiful and different from other flowers! Never heard of them!
May 29th, 2013  
Beautiful close up.
May 29th, 2013  
They are so very beautiful. I really do not know where they got there name ; )
May 30th, 2013  
Gorgeous bloom!! Love it!
May 30th, 2013  
Honey I think you need to lie down after a good drink. This is clearly a flower, not poultry..... either that or things are very different in the US nowadays.....!!!!! =)
May 30th, 2013  
@filsie65 You know what - I think a drink is an outstanding idea! Thanks for your support. I love this community. The fact that we share our experiences is priceless. I was divorced many a year ago. My boys lived through it and I am a much happier person than I ever dreamed possible and will celebrate my 32nd wedding anniversary next week to a man that I am still deeply in love with and who raised these two boys with love. Michael spent some time with Tom and I think that helped him. Thank you!!!!
May 30th, 2013  
@cdonohoue So pleased things worked out so well for you - we must both keep that thought in our minds :)
May 30th, 2013  
well this is cool... never saw anything like that before
May 31st, 2013  
a very beautiful photo Cathy Fav
June 1st, 2013  
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