He Shared Her Cactus With Me

@CarolDM (203454)

Nashville, Tennessee

June 21, 2021 3:23pm CST

So excited. I talked the other day about watering my neighbor's garden while he was on vacation. Came across his late wife's zebra cactus. I shared it with you. When he returned I told him how unusual this plant was. He had three more pots of this cactus and gave me one. I was so shocked, He does not let go of anything that belonged to her. So very special. She and I were very close friends. I brought it home and realized in that one planter, there were six different plants. I have them all in planters now on my baker's rack. They are facing a south window, so they should get enough light. Found the special cactus soil with the pumice and perlite. I hope they all survive the transplant. She would be so happy. This photo is just one planter of many I have now with the cacti.

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65282)

• Serbia

21 Jun 21

That's wonderful. I believe that all plants will succeed with you, because you give them a lot of love and attention.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Jun 21

Thanks! I sure hope so. These are special.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (40488)

• United States

21 Jun 21

That was very kind of him. I hope the cati will do well.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Jun 21

He is such a nice friend. Thanks!

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@RebeccasFarm (86729)

• United States

21 Jun 21

You must feel very honored

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@RebeccasFarm (86729)

• United States

21 Jun 21

@CarolDM I am sure they will under your loving care

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Jun 21

@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Jun 21

Indeed I do. And I hope the plants survive.

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@Shiva49 (26196)

• Singapore

22 Jun 21

That is indeed so kind and thoughtful of him to part with it. He knows it goes to the deserving and your friendship with his wife obviously counted.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

22 Jun 21

I have to agree with you. He knew how close we were.

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@Hannihar (129388)

• Israel

22 Jun 21

@CarolDM Maybe he wanted to share it with you and give you one because of all you did for him while he was on vacation.

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@Hannihar (129388)

• Israel

22 Jun 21

@CarolDM You said it is a sort of thank you, what is the other reason?

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

22 Jun 21

Yes it was sort of a thank you.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

22 Jun 21

@Hannihar Just being kind. He knew we were friends. His late wife and I.

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@DocAndersen (54413)

• United States

22 Jun 21

i suspect that says more about you my friend. you are part of his connection to her!

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

22 Jun 21

Someone else told me that, and that I should be the one to go over and thank him.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

22 Jun 21

@DocAndersen He seems to smile each time I bring him any kind of food.

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@DocAndersen (54413)

• United States

22 Jun 21

@CarolDM i suspect a peach cobbler is the best possible thank you!

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@youless (112103)

• Guangzhou, China

22 Jun 21

It looks very cute. I like this kind of little plant

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

22 Jun 21

Thanks!

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@prashu228 (37526)

• India

22 Jun 21

The cactus is looking so cute , really nice,

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

22 Jun 21

Thanks!

@wolfgirl569 (95015)

• Marion, Ohio

22 Jun 21

It sounds like they reproduce good.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

22 Jun 21

Seems like they do.

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@Marilynda1225 (79645)

• United States

22 Jun 21

I've never seen a cactus like that. It really is unique. How nice that you got your neighbors late wifes cactus and can now start your own garden.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

22 Jun 21

I love the markings. I had t make room but not a problem.

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@kobesbuddy (74483)

• East Tawas, Michigan

21 Jun 21

That was so kind of your neighbor man, giving you those cactus plants! This one in the photo is lovely:)

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@kobesbuddy (74483)

• East Tawas, Michigan

21 Jun 21

@CarolDM He knows that you and his wife were good friends.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Jun 21

I was so happy. There are two in this one.

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@LindaOHio (155961)

• United States

22 Jun 21

That was very nice of him. I hope your plants thrive.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

22 Jun 21

Thanks! I do as well.

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@porwest (78761)

• United States

22 Jun 21

That is awesome, and definitely a cool looking plant.

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@porwest (78761)

• United States

23 Jun 21

@CarolDM I hope so too. Seems they should do all right, considering they are cactuses. They almost take care of themselves.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

23 Jun 21

@porwest When you transplant you never know if they will survive, we will see.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

22 Jun 21

And I have six of these now. Hopefully at least one will survive.

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@nzlz123 (6473)

• Indonesia

22 Jun 21

the cactus is so cute

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

22 Jun 21

Thanks!

@kaylachan (57558)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

21 Jun 21

I think he did because he knew how much you meant to her. What an honor.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Jun 21

And I watered his plants the week he was on vacation. I never expect anything, but yes, he knew how close we were.

@rebelann (111124)

• El Paso, Texas

22 Jun 21

I hope all of them will survive for many years.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

22 Jun 21

Thanks and do as well.

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@misunderstood_zombie (8142)

• United States

21 Jun 21

That was kind of him, it looks wonderful and I hope it grows for many years.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Jun 21

Thanks! I have several more.

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