Monday, January 19, 2009

The Resurrection

Anastatica hierochuntica or Resurrection Plant or Rose of Jericho 

"This succulent has hygroscopic qualities - it curls up and turns brown when dry, and unfolds into a green leafy fern when moist.  This process of curling up and opening is completely reversible and can be repeated many times.  The seeds can be dormant for years; although it looks dead when dry, it's nearly impossible to kill this plant.  When placed in a few inches of water, it will spring back to life within a few hours."

Dry:
Totally Dry

15 min:
About 15 minutes in the water

30 min:
After 15 minutes

45 min:
After about 45 minutes in the water

60 min:
After about one hour in the water



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