plantyhamchuk:

January 2017 – Spartacus in the sun

Spartacus looks jet black, except when he’s in the sunlight, and becomes dark, dark brown. Possibly the most brilliant and quirkiest cat I’ve ever known. He is a heavy sleeper, even then, I’m rarely able to get this close before he wakes. The sunny edge of the futon is his favorite place; the cats have generally claimed the futon for themselves.

On the right is part of our mess of indoor plants. Spartacus loves to climb into the large pot that the Ficus lyrata is in, and to lounge and generally make messes. He is spastic and messy, and – based on how the other cats interact with him – he is very socially awkward.

Also visible: 

• branch of a tropical hibiscus, which looks much better than the rest of the larger, braided tropical hibiscus
• night blooming cereus
• aloe plant gone wild

Just out of sight: the Christmas tree, which I’m not sure when to take down. I’m convinced I haven’t fully appreciated it, and will miss it during the rough month of February. Yet, I might be over it??