Critical Condition

This looked less troubled before it got cut back. It had 20 branches then. At least it was a taller dead-looking plant.

Michelle said I should have cut it back sooner. "After all," she explained, "it can't be any fun for a plant that was thriving to now live its life as a stick."

It might be time to pull the plug.

Contrast: The plant that I stuck in the garage the day of the first snow and have completely ignored for months, is growing well. Maybe it's intercepting the positive thoughts I am sending the hibiscus.

The hibiscus in its prime




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