Sunday, September 18, 2022

Wall Vase Yellow Bamboo

We have had our wall vase for years. Every once in a while we would add fresh flowers to the greens. It has two tiers. At the beginning of the pandemic I ordered some bamboo shoots to put in the top vase. The lower vase now has cut greens that have rooted, a couple of dried flowers, twigs and cuttings from the balcony vines. We have tried a lot of different things - even orchids. But nothing seems to last very long, although the unusual items last longer than any cut flower. So when one of the bamboo sticks started turning yellow I knew it was only a matter of time when it would deteriorate. So I removed the sick bamboo yesterday. Now there is only one bamboo shoot left. Rather than leave it alone the rooted variegated leaves from the balcony flower basket were added, along with a twig and another green that was moved from the bottom vase. The cuttings of another green had rooted elsewhere in the house and it was added to the top vase to give it more volume. I think the bamboo is getting too tall and may need to move it to the lower vase. Right now it’s looking much too green. What’s nice about having the wall vase is that it adds a bit of whimsy to the living room and the greens last for a long time. It’s also a nice spot to appreciate the seasons by adding an appropriate reminder - Christmas ferns, pine cones, and colorful tiny ornaments always look nice. We have even stuffed the vases with small gourds for Halloween and thanksgiving. The sky is the limit for any option. All it takes is a bit of imagination. 












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