first aid for umbrella plant  by sarah19

first aid for umbrella plant

I've had this plant since 1987! Allan gave it to me for my birthday when Jonathan was a baby and, with 3 small children then, we didn't spend much on birthdays! It really does quite well most of the time and last summer it spent quite a while outdoors in our lovely weather............think it shocked it into replenishing itself!! Lots of new growth appeared.
But in the sunlight yesterday I noticed some tiny white specks of things over a lot of the leaves so I've given it a bit of TLC! Last night it was with soapy water...........and today with some kitchen wipes..................not sure if that's the best approach but will have a look in my plant care book and see what it says!!
Three good things
1. Sunshine after rain.....very wet start to the day
2. A quick visit to a favourite antique shop
3. A gentle day......church, friends, just being, and a wee while on Skype with a rather weary little guy who was needing his bath and off to bed!
Beautifully framed. This really pops out of the frame
February 9th, 2014  
We have one of these, too. It is very hardy. Love how you captured this pretty green scene!
February 9th, 2014  
Love the shot and your editing.
February 10th, 2014  
Very pretty, and a green thumb you must have Sarah.
February 10th, 2014  
Lovely framed
February 11th, 2014  
It is so nice to see green! This plant is beautiful and I love your story about it. I hope it survives.
February 12th, 2014  
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