Ever year, my Christmas cactus gives me just one precious flower. The plant is lovely and healthy, it puts on new growth slowly, as a cactus should. But for some reason, when it comes time to flower, it choses to give just one flower.
I think it’s funny that it doesn’t give up all together, but persists in sending out one bloom. One is enough to cheer my day, I always look forward to seeing that one bud turn into a magnificent flower. I’ll be content with my one precious flower.
(The flower is resting on a beach find – likely a small whale vertebrae.)
Rocks, Waves, Beach 
Awesome Kate! I find producing one blossom a huge treat!! It is gorgeous, well worth the wait. I love the whale vertebrae, too!
By: Kim on December 7, 2011
at 7:40 pm
i think i may try to channel your christmas cactus and just focus on producing one beautiful bloom myself :)
during this hectic go-go-go time of the year that’s a pretty powerful reminder.
thanks for that kate!
By: melissa on December 8, 2011
at 7:29 am
Such a precious bloom. Mine used to flower like crazy, but lately hasn’t given me even one bloom. So count yourself lucky that your environment allows for that one!
By: Rachel on December 11, 2011
at 9:25 am
So, so beautiful! Ros
By: Snoopydog on December 11, 2011
at 1:23 pm
Lovely. I got mine from my grandmother – who got it from her grqndmother. Makes me smile every time I see it…
By: Liz on December 18, 2011
at 5:12 pm