So... had to run to the local Home Depot to purchase a lock for a showcase arty the flea. 64,of course... it's that time of year so I had to. check out plants.
Now, as if cactus with fluted on flowers weren't bad enough...
How about echeveriad and mammillarias spray painted florescent colors. .
I firmly believe they do these things so plant lovers will "rescue" them from the idiots at the store. and of course they're right at the front so you can't get in without experiencing rhe joy ...
Now this is darn well freaking me out! I have not seen this before! I have to admit that that fuscia echeveria is quite lovely, I wonder if they can live like that! Doesn't the paint block the sun??? WOW!!!!!
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ReplyDeleteSeriously??? I have not been in a retail chain store in for ever and with the warning of your post I may not for some time more. – gary
I firmly believe they do these things so plant lovers will "rescue" them from the idiots at the store. and of course they're right at the front so you can't get in without experiencing rhe joy ...
ReplyDeleteNow this is darn well freaking me out! I have not seen this before! I have to admit that that fuscia echeveria is quite lovely, I wonder if they can live like that! Doesn't the paint block the sun??? WOW!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh dear lord. That's just cruel.
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