Otherwise known as South African Primrose.
Split into three in March, and all have survived. I find the trick is not to give them too much water. That kills them off. Let them dry out completely and then water very sparingly and they will give a stunning display. They are not yet anywhere near their best.
Neither am I, after a pretty desperate week, with a spell in hospital which knocked the stuffing out of me. I feel frightened and depressed at the hopelessness of my situation, and have not been here much at all. I have done a few things today, but it is a struggle to keep positive. A bottle of beer will help; maybe a Newcastle Brown Ale. They said to restrict fluid intake because of my low sodium levels, so maybe half a bottle.
Hope to have a new post in the next day or so.
RESPONSE TO COMMENTS: Thank you all for your positive support and comments on this post, and apologies for sounding so down. Things such as the Blue Leia provide interest to keep me going for now, but for the past week I have felt very much in limbo, a bit like in your final year at school when you are waiting to discover what will happen to you regarding jobs or continued education. I have to keep fighting.
Ah, Tasker. I wish I could hug you x
ReplyDeleteIt's a beauty. Cheers and thanks for posting Tasker.
ReplyDeleteSending hugs and best wishes, Tasker.
ReplyDeleteTasker, you're doing great coming in today. I'm sorry for what you're going through.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry. Big hugs.
ReplyDeleteGosh, that such a lovely flower. Sorry to hear you are having more trouble. Glad to hear you are home again. Thanks so much for posting.
ReplyDeleteThank you for still keeping in touch via your blog, Tasker.
ReplyDeleteAt least you still have the heart to find and see beauty. I wish there were more consoling things one could say or do for you.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you're going through this. You're good to post and the streptocarpus is rewarding you for your care.
ReplyDeleteWhen you mentioned your streptocarpus over on Northsider's blog, I thought you were going to show us an X-ray or MRSI scan photo of it! Like Jeremy Clarkson, I am not the kind of bloke who is into hugging but again I am sending you a big virtual hug Tasker. I wish you were not having to endure all this unpleasantness.
ReplyDeleteLife must be pretty miserable at the moment Tasker but keep on fighting please. xxx
ReplyDeleteKnow that I cannot imagine all you are going through...just wishing you some decent days. Thanks for keeping in touch even under awful circumstances. X
ReplyDeleteTasker. I so wish there was something I could do. There isn't. I just send my best hope for courage and comfort for all of you. My best. My very best wishes.
ReplyDeleteThat South African Primrose is gorgeous! You know I bet more flowers have been killed by too much water than not enough. You obviously have the right touch with the Primrose.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear you have been in the hospital again. I know there is a tendency for hospitalizations to make us feel worse instead of better. I hate that you have been feeling so down but I do understand at least a little knowing the many problems cancer gives us. When It is hard for you to be positive maybe you can let your friends be positive for you. I know I'm up for the job. Thank you for keeping us posted and know you are in my thoughts.
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