Tuesday 9 November 2010

The rose of Jericho



I got this little treasure from a friend, the Rose of Jericho, native to deserts of North Africa. A resurrection plant. It is beautiful just as it is but you are supposed to put it in water (I'm waiting until Christmas) and it will get alive and green, then you can dry it again and use it over and over again. See the process here.

21 comments:

  1. carina9 November 2010 at 07:09

    I have one too and I love it - they - and the story behind them - are so beautiful.

    I can't wait for Christmas!

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  2. pRiyA9 November 2010 at 07:10

    I didn't know it was called The Rose of Jericho. They sell them on the streets here and I had no idea they could be dried and used over and over again. How enchanting!

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  3. Luise9 November 2010 at 07:44

    i have one, too, since like 4 years now... it really doesn't die. i think it's so fascinating how quick it opens up and turns green once you water it. And it smells good, too :)

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  4. ana ventura9 November 2010 at 07:48

    :-O

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  5. Unknown9 November 2010 at 08:41

    I have it, every time I woke it up (because it is like sleeping) is a great satisfaction...definetly love it!

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  6. Ameesha Lee9 November 2010 at 10:08

    Wow, that's amazing! So pretty too.

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  7. starcakeastrology.blogspot.com9 November 2010 at 13:16

    i had one of these! i loved it! i had to leave it behind when i moved! just don't forget to change the water often so it doesn't become a little scum pond!

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  8. Anonymous9 November 2010 at 13:30

    simply amazing!!!

    Good luck with your show!!!

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  9. maria, milly o molly9 November 2010 at 13:37

    Jag såg en sådan på marknad första gången nu i höst, visst är det en märklig och fascinerande växt?!

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  10. Ulicam9 November 2010 at 14:03

    Jag ska genast iväg och få tag på en själv :) Vad vacker!

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  11. Elizabeth Fay9 November 2010 at 20:39

    This is amazing. I've never heard of this plant before. So cool!

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  12. emma10 November 2010 at 03:23

    wow! supersnygg!

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  13. by Jp10 November 2010 at 04:36

    wow it's very nice.

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  14. Baita10 November 2010 at 07:41

    I love it!! I have one too. (Don't forget to change the water often).
    Congratulations for your blog!

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  15. Studio Duermevela11 November 2010 at 03:32

    yes, I know it. It's strange but beautiful...

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  16. Katarina14 November 2010 at 02:42

    Sååå häftig! Men var får man tag på en sådan?

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  17. laura tj14 November 2010 at 04:21

    oh this is amazing, i want one!! does anyone know where to get it in australia (or sydney in particular)? if so please do let me know and drop me a line at my blog?

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  18. Unknown16 November 2010 at 12:55

    so poetic!

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  19. Jane19 November 2010 at 02:22

    wow amazing!

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  20. Halle21 November 2010 at 15:02

    That's beautiful! Living art. Can't believe it will still come back to life.....looking forward to the next set of pictures.

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  21. panoptica28 November 2010 at 16:30

    I was hiking today in Mexico and found something that looks like it... I instantly knew I had seen something like it. I brought it home and am so excited to see it bloom.

    Thanks!!

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