Monday, February 16, 2009

My Valentine present

I dropped a hint to DH that I'd like to have an orchid for Valentine's Day instead of something more traditional. He couldn't find one (and now I'm glad since I now know they can be difficult to care for), so he got me this really cool plant instead. Its leaves are a deep purple that looks black in some light. They also look like butterflies.

And it has these pretty little light purple flowers with kind of wavy stems:
Here's a (crappy) photo of the whole thing in its pretty midnight blue ceramic pot. I need Pat (or Lauren or anyone else please!) to identify it for me because DH forgot to save the info thingie. I could Google or call the florist shop, but I like it when Pat identifies plants.
The other part of DH's gift is taking care of it for me so I don't kill it. Yay!
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17 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    I think that plant is really cool! I think you will be happier with that than the orchid - those things are hard to keep alive and if you do keep them alive it's tough to get them to bloom again!

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  2. biankettiFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    Wow, I've never seen such a plant! Great taste on your husbands part and pretty pics on yours!

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  3. patFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    Becky, I'm pretty sure this is a variety of Oxalis, or wood sorrel. Some people call it false shamrock. It also comes with green leaves that look more like shamrocks. Love these dark purple leaves!

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  4. robinFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    Yes, I think it is a purple leaf shamrock. Hope it will last through St. Patty's Day! I sometimes get the green variety but I like the dark leaves and the little purple flowers on this one.

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  5. JasonFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    Great flower shots Becky!

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  6. Becky AndersonFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    That is so pretty! I think it is so sweet when they give the non-traditional! And what better present than to have him keep it alive for you :) Now that is great!

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  7. Lauren HartmanFebruary 16, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    Dang, Pat beat me to it, I actually (kind of) knew this one, but I thought it was a type of clover, not "fake" clover ;) Love that soft pink against the maroon. Fingers crossed that it's easy to keep alive!

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  8. SuzyFebruary 16, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    Well it sure is a pretty plant! I love those dark leaves. Your hubby did good picking it out.

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  9. Angela2932February 16, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    Wow! As impressed as I am with this plant, I'm also totally blown away by Pat encyclopedic plant knowledge! Your husband did good with this one!

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  10. MeaghanFebruary 16, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    I love the dark purple. It's so pretty!

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  11. JoFebruary 17, 2009 at 3:17 AM

    Pat is amazing! This is such a pretty plant, I can't wait to get some flowers in my garden, my pots are all prepared and my beds are popping up with daffodils, but still no color.

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  12. DianaFebruary 17, 2009 at 4:34 AM

    sorry i am no help here but i did want to tell you that i think is a very pretty plant

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    Wow...that is gorgeous. I love the little flowers. I wonder if it blooms all year. I just love the purple clover leaves too...that just rocks.

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  14. RedsFebruary 17, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Beautiful plant - hubby is no nice to buy it... and take care of it!! ;)

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  15. S.KremerFebruary 17, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    WOW! Very pretty:) What a great gift:)

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  16. AmyFebruary 17, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    What pretty leaves and such delicate flowers, I thought the leaf was a butterfly at first glance. :)

    And you know, I know what you saw on that tree...my dad and I saw the same thing!

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  17. MargaretFebruary 17, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    That's a beautiful plant! I like that he agreed to take care of it for you so you don't kill it. ;)

    And that's great that Pat knew what it was...I knew she would, though!

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