ROSE OF JERICHO

All plant collectors and keen gardeners like a plant with a specialstory, and few plants have a story as special as the Rose of Jericho.Its natural growth-cycle alone is intriguing, and this is what has led tothe many beliefs and superstitions which surround this intriguingplant. The Rose of Jericho goes from seeming death to life somagically, that it’s not surprising to discover that it is believed tohave magical qualities.The Rose of Jericho is a plant that is incredibly hard to kill! It can bekept in a dark cupboard for years and still revive in water. Whenplaced in a bowl of water, it perks up within about four hours. Don’t leave it standing in water for more than a few days, as this will makeit rot. Change the water daily, and give it “rests” without water.