Money plant gone crazy
Posted: July 28, 2023 Filed under: Uncategorized 21 CommentsA few years ago, I received a gift of a Chinese money plant. At the time, it had three or four leaves on it, and the instructions that came with the gift were: when baby plants grow, remove them and then replant them in a new pot. And of course gift them to someone else. These plants are fairly easy to care for and are supposed to bring luck and fortune to their owners.
I followed the instructions about dividing them once a few years ago, but I’ve been neglectful ever since. But I love what’s happened to the plant. It just keeps growing, I keep feeding and watering it, and I love the unruliness of it.
For this painting of my money plant gone crazy, I used hot press paper and all the greens in my paint drawer — Olive Green, Hooker’s Green, Terre Verte, Green Gold, and Sap Green. It was fun to watch all the pigments swirl around on the smooth paper.
Cannot say I blame you for enjoying it so much! Greens and growth, delightful shapes, and fond memories to boot.
All of that!! Thanks for having a look Naomi!!
Hermoso, hermoso, hermosooo!!
Gracias!
All those greens made a beautiful healthy painting! I’m impressed that all those greens worked in harmony or maybe that was your talents that helped them blend so well. Thanks so much for all your sharing, Shari!
And thank YOU for having a look De!
Astounding and beautiful as usual dear friend.
Bravo xx
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Thanks Karim. And you are the only one to have a tiny baby from this plant. Although it’s probably a lot bigger now and maybe you have given babies to others!
Lovely…enjoying the green variations. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Bernadette!!
I love all the greens, so many different shades!
Wow, turned that money tree into a precious gem!!
Looks great!
My plant is nothing like that! Think I need to read the instructions 😂
Mine loves the sunny window in my kitchen.
Lovely painting. And all those greens! I think there is a freshness with hot press or smooth paper. I’ve been trying to like Arches cotton CP and a few others but prefer a hot press or at least a mix. And I do like that plant.
Thanks Judy!
I ordered a small plant. Hasn’t arrived yet. Looking forward to watching it grow and painting it.
Love the Money Plant. Am in St. Andrews painting sailboats.
Susie, I hope you’re having a wonderful time!!
Lovely painting, great example of green varieties. Also thanks for lesson on the plant. As always love your paintings ❤️
Donna, thanks so much.