Brandon used to call my bougainvillea the stick plant because that's what it looks like at least half the time. I've fertilized it, repotted it, under-and over-watered it, but eventually just left it alone. For years it has limped along, seldom blooming, but when it does, it's worth the wait.
Local wonders challenge: This is for day 1, wonders in your backyard, because I substituted on Oct 1.