It was Christmas Eve, and a woman named Maxine won a contest at a call-in radio show.
As a reward for her success, she received a small poinsettia. This is a classic plant used to celebrate the holiday season.
However, only three days later, Maxine died from a heart attack, leaving her husband – and her plant – behind. Her husband was heartbroken, but the last thing he was thinking about was the plant that she had just received. He actually had decided to get rid of the plant, but the next thing he knew, it began to transform right before his eyes.
The plant started growing at a surprising rate.
These types of plants do not usually grow for that long. They tend to be more of a seasonal plant, and most of them do not last longer than the holiday season. However, this one kept growing and growing for years to come – for 19 years, to be exact. And it didn’t just stay alive. It actually kept growing that whole time. So, over time, it grew into an absolutely massive plant.
Now, the poinsettia is so huge that her husband no longer even needs a Christmas tree.
Instead, he simply strings the poinsettia with lights. But he doesn’t just take care of it during the holiday season. He takes care of it all year long, making sure it continues to grow as a tribute to his late wife’s memory. He believes that her spirit is what keeps the plant growing so long and strong, especially since she had received it just days before she passed away. He feels like it is his responsibility to make sure it continues to survive.
Now, her husband waters the plant twice a week (that’s all it needs).
He also regularly gives it fertilizer. And while it looks amazing all year long, it is most magical during the holiday season. Not only is that the time it’s most appropriate for, but it’s also when his beloved wife passed away, and he wants to keep her in his memories for as long as possible. While he may not be able to spend time with his wife anymore, he can still enjoy this beautiful reminder of her life and her presence.
The plant is now absolutely huge.
It’s over 5 feet tall and weighs over 100 pounds. That’s all from the very small plant it started out as. It wasn’t large at all when Maxine got it, but now it’s bigger than her husband could have ever thought possible.
And the strangest part? Poinsettias are only supposed to last a few months growing inside. That’s why they are mostly used around the holiday season instead of appearing in people’s houses year-round. But this plant has lasted almost 20 years – that’s a very long time. Maxine’s husband takes this to mean that his late wife is still looking down on him and taking care of him in her own way.
Plant specialists say that they have never seen anything like it. It’s quite unusual for this sort of plant to grow so tall, strong, and sturdy.
While Maxine’s husband was not too keen on keeping the plant at first, he now plans on keeping it for years to come.
He wants to see how much it will grow and if it will continue to get bigger. Plus, he doesn’t want to get rid of his wife’s memory just yet.
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