My plants that got moved to the mountain have been in a slump. I have been puzzled by their lack of progress. I water and feed them consistantly, but no new growth had shown up for months… until lately.

Three weeks ago the Night Blooming Cereus started sending up some little flat blades. Sprouts started sprouting!

The Queen of the Night started putting out new leaves and stems.  I was happy to see anything new. This plant has doubled in size! The lovely baby leaves are soft, bright green and shiny.

Then the leaves elongated and put out leaflets.

Even my new starts sent up shoots. What inspired this development?

I know the days are getting longer.  I choose believe this is my first sign of spring coming.

The Cereus seems to suddenly be serious about growing. Let’s hope they get this excited about blooming.

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