Being a frugal gardener, I’m always on the lookout for plants that can be easily propagated.  Why pay top dollar for a plant when one can be easily started with a seed or cutting?  On my very first trip, I noticed that the tropical plants we buy and keep indoors grow all over the place in Puerto Rico.  Of course, there are weeds and plants that are not appreciated but if you look closely you will see desirable plants. I always have shears and plastics bags with me in the car for such opportunities.

In many cases, if you see a home with nice plants, these plants will self propagate and grow outside their property.  What is the harm in a little plant foraging? As you can see from these pictures, Supriya and I have brought home some nice varieties.  Unfortunately, since we do not stay in Puerto Rico for more than a few weeks, these newcomers may not receive all the care that they need.   I say a prayer in my garden before we leave, leaving my plants in God’s care.  And many do survive.