I've been watering a fake plant

I have two plants in my apartment. They were both here when I got here, the only bit of personality the place had. I like having them around, little flags of life.

I've always been pretty impressed because they have lived quite well despite my inattention. Even if I forget to water them for a month, they survive. My kind of plants.

Still, their longevity was getting kind of suspicious. I finally took a good look at them. I know the little one is real, because I have pulled dead leaves off it numerous times. The other one has passed my cursory inspection several times, but yesterday, with nothing better to do, I gave it a thorough inspection.

The truth is, I honestly can't tell if this is a real plant. However, I have a sneaking suspicion I have been watering a fake plant for 8 months.

Hell, I think even my mother watered it when she was visiting (are you reading this, Mom?).

...honestly, I feel like I should keep watering it. I wouldn't want to kill it if it really isn't fake.

...

how ridiculous is that?!

What a riot.

the culprit

Cheers,

dense and confused Baer

P.S. I know I owe an entry on Okinawa. I am typing it up, so look for it soon.

P.P.S. By the way, if you want to watch the news clip from when my friends and I were on Gunma TV in January, I've uploaded the file for download online. You can find a link in my Gunma TV post.