Mystical, spiritual? I don't know the ways of the universe, but it's a wonderful way to be reminded of your mother. Enjoy the beauty and memories.

It is scary but when my mother moved into her nursing home I took a nice bromeliad which she owned for many years and it always flowered. But it never flowered for me. Last week my Mum died, and when I arrived home from the funeral her Bromeliad was flowering.

It's not sappy. It's human. Dismiss anyone who ridicules your humanity.

Irises are beautiful.

Keeping the memory of your mother alive and feeling close to her is beautiful and natural. It in no way makes you a bad atheist.

That's neither mystical nor spiritual. The flowers remind you of your dead mother and that sets you off. There's plenty of room in an atheist's universe for reminiscing.

I think it is very sweet. Reminders are comforting. ❤❤❤

be it 'mystikal' or 'spiritual', they bring her memory to your mind. That is BEAUTIFUL, and invaluable. You never need make apologies for that - just love every moment, and every breath of the fragrance that brings her into your heart so fully.

One does NOT need there to be a GOD to appreciate the poetry of life, or the possibility of what comes after, as we live only in the hearts of those we leave behind. Make no apologies when love brings you joy.

I have some irises from my Mom's yard too, with similar effect.

I have a similar thing. After my grandfather died, we planted some flowers from a basket at the service. One little vine comes back every year. It always reminds me of my tough, resilient grandpap.

Sappy is good and it’s a nice remembrance.

That is why I like pass along plants.

It isn't sappy at all. It is nice to see the beautiful flowers and feel your mom's essence.