why did my mom’s desert rose ghost the flower show like a diva?

My mom had her heart set on showing off her desert rose at the local flower show, but the plant had other plans. It just sat there, all green and leafy, refusing to bloom when it mattered most. We were both a little bummed, but I started paying closer attention to what it needed—more sunlight, less water, and a little patience. A few weeks later, out of nowhere, it exploded with the brightest pink flowers. It felt like the plant was waiting for its own perfect moment. That’s the wild thing about gardening: sometimes, you just have to let nature do its thing. Now, every time I see those blooms, I remember that a little care and a lot of waiting can lead to something amazing. #gardening #desertrose #plantstories