succulents. what are they? they have leaves that seem
unapologetically (too much?) weighted down with water. but then there are
cacti. i just looked them up – they’re succulents. either way, i
cannot seem to keep one. most do not, at first glance, look like they need much
upkeep. but now i keep thinking of those plants that seem just water-
laden leaves. i think i’ve kept plants like that for many years. or
else i’m imagining the green thumb i supposedly inherited. have i
not told you
that story? from my great grandmother. she grew a banana plant (with bananas) in arkansas!
