As spring continues to roll into Shanghai, I’m glad that in lieu of real nature, there are peddlers selling potted plants. I am proud to announce the newest edition of the Alex Sciuto family, Hua:

I’m not sure what species my new plant is, but I am guessing it is related to the Mulberry bush. The guy who sold it to me said I should water it every three or four days. More evidence that I should never have children, when he told me that I should water it regularly, the first thing I thought was, how will I ever remember how many days have elapsed since last watering!? I hope it doesn’t die!