Have yet to meet Ocotillo, but she reminds me of Devil's Club, a plant I consider a dear friend. Vastly different environments (dry spiny desert versus moist mossy forest), but both protective, spine-full and worthy of reverence. Enjoyed reading this bit of writing, as when Ocotillo appears for me, I'll be able to recognize with certainty. Thanks for sharing your Plant stories John!
I have experienced both your ocotillo tincture and your ocotillo flower tincture. Would you please compare the difference between the two in effect and application? I have used the ocotillo tincture more often than the flower tincture, and I do think there is an “opening of the heart”, a return to allowing the flow of compassion in difficult situations that this plant facilitates.
Although I live in northern Canada, we have hiked in your Bioregion and experienced the ocotillo plant blooming in person. It has a stark beauty, and a delightful presence when it suddenly blooms.
Ocotillos are amazing! They sit there, pretending to be dead or asleep maybe, for months at a time, then a sprinkle comes and wallah! Beautiful leaves and bright flowers magically appear. Simply amazing. I can't think of the words to describe it. Awe inspiring even. But then most of the desert plants have their own magical characteristics. Ocotillo, however, is truly magical. Thanks, John, for the reminders of my former desert.
Have yet to meet Ocotillo, but she reminds me of Devil's Club, a plant I consider a dear friend. Vastly different environments (dry spiny desert versus moist mossy forest), but both protective, spine-full and worthy of reverence. Enjoyed reading this bit of writing, as when Ocotillo appears for me, I'll be able to recognize with certainty. Thanks for sharing your Plant stories John!
I have experienced both your ocotillo tincture and your ocotillo flower tincture. Would you please compare the difference between the two in effect and application? I have used the ocotillo tincture more often than the flower tincture, and I do think there is an “opening of the heart”, a return to allowing the flow of compassion in difficult situations that this plant facilitates.
Although I live in northern Canada, we have hiked in your Bioregion and experienced the ocotillo plant blooming in person. It has a stark beauty, and a delightful presence when it suddenly blooms.
Ocotillos are amazing! They sit there, pretending to be dead or asleep maybe, for months at a time, then a sprinkle comes and wallah! Beautiful leaves and bright flowers magically appear. Simply amazing. I can't think of the words to describe it. Awe inspiring even. But then most of the desert plants have their own magical characteristics. Ocotillo, however, is truly magical. Thanks, John, for the reminders of my former desert.