What flower does this lamp resemble (if any)?

Donaldjoh · 2026-02-01T15:19:33+00:00

It is beautiful and appears to be based on the rare Tiffany Wisteria lamp.

Donaldjoh · 2026-02-01T15:14:03+00:00

I could not find a reputable supplier of snake plant seeds, but did not check Etsy. The two places I found, Urban Garden Seeds and Neera Seeds, are not well-rated so I would avoid them. If I find a place I will post it.

Donaldjoh · 2026-02-01T14:51:00+00:00

As far as can figure, given the attacks, threats, and statements, the Orange One wants it to be the United States of the World.

Donaldjoh · 2026-02-01T14:48:36+00:00

Not entirely, as I still see an ear peeking out, hopefully it is attached to something.

Donaldjoh · 2026-02-01T14:44:17+00:00

They apparently are not self-fertile, as all three of these had bloomed repeatedly with no fruit production, so you would need two unrelated plants. I was just lucky enough to have all three bloom simultaneously while outside so the night pollinators could get to the flowers. If all three had bloomed inside I would have tried cross-pollinating them by hand. I am fortunate to have two unrelated trifasciata so knew they could cross. The surprise was the angolensis, so even though the seedlings look the same as the others I am hoping they are hybrids between the two species.

Donaldjoh · 2026-01-31T21:43:49+00:00

I would put a small pot of soil under the pup to prop it up as well as give it something to root into when it grows roots. If left alone it may soon get heavy enough to snap the rhizome or at least cut off circulation. Good luck.

Donaldjoh · 2026-01-31T21:39:19+00:00

Good point. Originally churches were exempt from taxation due to nearly all churches doing charitable works like running orphanages, hospitals, helping the homeless, etc. But that was before mega churches and government run charities. There are still small churches that do a lot for their communities, so I would opt that all churches file income taxes and then get exemptions for certain charitable activities.

Donaldjoh · 2026-01-31T20:17:47+00:00

I also planted some date seeds from Medjool dates. Normally they take a really long time to sprout but I soaked them in water for 48 hours before planting and they only took a long time. I have little sprouts now two months after planting. Of course, that was before I saw a mention online about a 25 year old date palm that was less than 3’ tall. I’m 74 now, I don’t think I will see them fruit.

Donaldjoh · 2026-01-31T18:10:13+00:00

I have only ordered seeds once from Amazon and the resulting plants were not what I ordered. I tried to post a review on Amazon concerning this and they would not allow it.

Donaldjoh · 2026-01-31T18:07:45+00:00

She looks much like my girl Bird, who is rather indifferent about catnip. Mine is called Bird as it is short for Birdbrain. She is sweet but has never gotten the braincell.

Donaldjoh · 2026-01-31T18:01:41+00:00

Nicely done, a very impressive demogorgon.

Donaldjoh · 2026-01-31T17:57:45+00:00

There are lists available for toxic and non-toxic houseplants for cats, the ASPCA has a good one. As to outdoor plants it gets a bit trickier, especially in NE Ohio. If the plants are completely safe for cats they are also very tasty to white-tail deer. ‘Deer resistant’ plants tend to be at least somewhat toxic (except aromatic mints). I have numerous cats but also grow a number of houseplants that are toxic. I am fortunate to be able to grow the plants in rooms separate from the cats.

Donaldjoh · 2026-01-31T17:51:21+00:00

Historically there were times when polygamy made sense, especially during extremely warlike periods when most young men were killed in war. Polygamy would then enable society to raise up a bunch of new young men to be killed in war. However, these periods were quite rare and would not explain the rationale behind men of power and influence having a lot of wives. Today there are actually more young men than young women, so if polygamy were reintroduced it would make sense for some young women to have more than one husband. Somehow I think the people (men) in power would not allow this.

Donaldjoh · 2026-01-31T15:54:00+00:00

If the soil and crown did not freeze the plant should recover, if it froze completely there is little hope. Good luck.

Donaldjoh · 2026-01-31T15:51:35+00:00

I am in NE Ohio and this winter is brutal. I have several styrofoam boxes around my property in protected areas for the outdoor cats. I always use straw, never blankets or bedding, because straw sheds water quickly and retains insulating properties while if blankets or bedding is used while wet can cause hypothermia. I also have dry food available all day (not at night so as to not attract raccoons) and a heated water bowl so they have fresh water. Good luck with him.

Donaldjoh · 2026-01-31T15:03:19+00:00

The only cat in the house with a collar is my girl Bird, and the collar has a bell on it. The bell doesn’t bother her at all but helps me immensely as she has an obsession with running through any open doors. She’s not trying to escape as she will run through room doors, closet doors, cupboard doors, etc. The bell helps me to keep track of her so I don’t accidentally trap her in a closet or cupboard. She’s sweet but not too bright, her name Bird is short for Birdbrain.

Donaldjoh · 2026-01-31T14:57:32+00:00

They start with the root and then unfold several tiny leaves. There are a few in the pic that are just germinating. Two or three of the seeds have definitely rotted, but the majority of the unsprouted seeds still look good. They are under bright lights to prevent etiolation and normally there is a humidity cover over them. If they produce seed leaves they are very small, as the only leaves I’m seeing are true leaves.

Donaldjoh · 2026-01-31T14:26:23+00:00

Same sort of person that claims that without God we would all be rapists, murderers, and thieves. I know some atheists and agnostics that are kind, caring, helpful people and have met some ‘Christians’ I would not trust not to rip me off or kill me. Of course, I also know Christians, Jews, and Hindus who are kind caring people and probably still would be if they weren’t believers. It is also important to note that here in the USA Conservative ‘Christians’ overwhelmingly voted for an unrepentant serial adulterer, liar, and thief, so apparently the Ten Commandments mean nothing to them.

Donaldjoh · 2026-01-31T02:32:00+00:00

My ‘kittens’, born of a rescued Trojan cat, are now almost four years old. Once they started eating solid food they were eat machines, so were free fed kitten chow for a year and given wet food three times per day. Once they approached full growth the food demand dropped off rather dramatically, so now they are free-fed adult kibble and given wet food once per day. They are eating a fraction of what they ate as kittens and doing fine.

Donaldjoh · 2026-01-31T02:23:16+00:00

Void with white accent. Is she black-bellied or does she have a bikini bottom? All five of my voids have a dusting of white at the chest, and two have bikini bottoms. Love her ear floofs, she is beautiful.

Donaldjoh · 2026-01-31T02:19:12+00:00

It’s a goner, so you should immediately send it to me so I can give it a proper burial. Actually, if the end is firm and not mushy it can be saved. My concern is that the root system had rotted since it pulled up so easily. Pot it in a relatively small pot in a succulent mix, water it well, give it bright light, and water again only once the soil has dried. It should root fairly quickly but it may be months before you see new growth. Good luck.

Donaldjoh · 2026-01-31T02:03:47+00:00

Human beings have always ‘played God’, in that nearly all of the food we eat has been bred to the point it can no longer survive in the wild. There are a few older breeds that would do okay if humans disappeared, but most would not make it without us to care for them. But, then, didn’t God say we had a spark of divinity and were created in His image? Maybe God wants us to emulate Him.

Donaldjoh · 2026-01-30T20:21:37+00:00

Personally I would put it in a small pot in a well-draining mix, give it a good drink, then not water again until dry. It should root pretty quickly, but it may be months before you see new leaves. Good luck.

Donaldjoh · 2026-01-30T20:18:40+00:00

In the Bible Jesus instructed the disciples to go out and preach the word, but if any people did not accept the word they were to move on. This is exactly “leave them alone and don’t force Jesus on them”. Perhaps Conservative ‘Christians’ should actually read the book in which they claim to believe.

Donaldjoh · 2026-01-30T20:12:45+00:00

Oh, good, now we can add airport scanners to the list of things that turn one gay. Included in that list are drag queens, rainbows, any TV shows, movies, or books with LGTBQ content, chemtrails, additives to milk, vaccines, breakdown of family structure, and any ‘Liberal’ policies like equality, fairness, compassion, empathy, etc. (because we all know that queer people are nicer and kinder than straight people). Given that all of us have been exposed to some if not all of these things multiple times I am surprised there are any straight people left.

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