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Ten best fruit trees to grow in Florida and Southern landscapes

Malpighia glabra - Barbados Cherry, Acerola

Malpighia glabra - Barbados Cherry, Acerola

🏆 Ten best fruit trees to grow in Florida and Southern landscapes.
# 4: Barbados Cherry.
  • 🍒 Malpighia glabra - Barbados Cherry, or Acerola is yet another tropical cherry!
  • 🍒 A Vitamin C Powerhouse. Barbados Cherry is renowned for having the highest vitamin C content of any fruit. It is used in jellies and jams and freezes well without losing its vitamin C.
  • 🍒 Fast-Growing and Abundant. This dense shrub grows quickly and fruits several times a year, providing abundant crops. If you want fast results and fruit quickly, this is the plant for you!
  • 🍒 Easy to Grow and Tolerant. It tolerates alkaline soil, which is rare for tropical plants. It is also drought-tolerant, easy to grow, and relatively cold-hardy, with the ability to withstand light freezes.
  • 🍒 Wildlife-Friendly. Birds love the fruit, making it a great addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.
  • 🍒 Dwarf Variety: Nana. The dwarf Nana variety has tiny leaves and smaller fruit, making it highly ornamental. It's perfect for containers, as a border plant, or even as a bonsai.


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What is the most rare and unique plant of your collection?

Anthurium Black Dragon

🍸 What is the most rare and unique plant of your collection?

😈 Anthurium Black Dragon is a super exotic gem that brings a dash of dramatic flair to your rare plant collection!
  • 🖖Under bright filtered light, its bold, upright leaves turn a stunning black, while in shadier spots, they shift to a sultry dark-green with a reddish-black tint. With more light, they transform back to black, creating an ever-changing display.
  • 🖖This rare, herbaceous rosette also sports a brown spadix and dark-brown spathe, making it an unforgettable centerpiece and add a little magic to your indoor jungle.


🤡 What rare plants do you have in your collection? Share pictures with us!

🛒 Get your own Black Dragon

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Cat with mango on a tree

"He who plants a tree plants hope." - Lucy Larcom

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Cat Horoscope - Aquarius Cats 1/20 - 2/18

Cat Horoscope - Aquarius Cats 1/20 - 2/18 Cat Horoscope - Aquarius Cats 1/20 - 2/18
♒️ 😵 What is your cat's Zodiac sign?
Cat Horoscope - Aquarius Cats 1/20 - 2/18

❓ How to know the astrological sign of your cat? It can be determined by either their date of birth or adoption, as adoption is often considered a second birth for cats.
  • ✨ You can discover the astrological traits that describe the cat, such as their independence, diva-like tendencies, sense of humor, intelligence, and more.
  • ✨ It's also important to consider the astrological relationship between cats and plants...


♒️ Aquarius Zodiac Cats are:
  • ▪️most popular, central figure in their community
  • ▪️friendly, social networkers among various species
  • ▪️intelligent, creative, and playful
  • ▪️loyal but sometimes aloof for emotional self-care
  • ▪️finds peace in secluded, grassy, fragrant spots
  • ▪️forgivable mischief and crumpled flowers
  • ▪️prefers herbaceous perennials, mild-scented shrubs, and soft-leaved plants


🌟 Learn more about Aquarius Zodiac Cats and their lucky plants

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Do you forget to water houseplants? Its your perfect plant!

Chlorophytum orchidanteroides - Mandarin Plant

❤️ Do you forget to water houseplants? It's your perfect plant!
  • 🍊 Chlorophytum orchidanteroides - Mandarin Plant - is one of the most popular and colorful house plants and a shade garden favorite.
  • 🍊 It forms a gorgeous rosette of shiny, dark green pointed leaves with a glowing orange center. Sometimes the rich hues shift to pink or orange up the leaf's midrib, giving this plant a truly eye-catching look.
  • 🍊 A colorful cousin of the familiar Spider Plant, it can be grown in pots, mixed containers, or as a specimen shrub in shady tropical landscapes, tolerating similar indoor conditions as a Spider Plant.
  • 🍊 For the brightest colors, remove any basal sprouts that appear, so they don't crowd out the vivid growth.
  • 🍊 This plant doesn't like full sun, and prefers its soil to dry slightly before watering, making it an easy-care and stunning choice for anyone looking to add a splash of color to their indoor collection.


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The first pictures ever! The rarest Ginger Borneo Pink (New Guinea)

Riedelia coralina - Coral Ginger Borneo Pink (New Guinea)

Riedelia coralina - Coral Ginger Borneo Pink (New Guinea)

Riedelia coralina - Coral Ginger Borneo Pink (New Guinea)

Riedelia coralina - Coral Ginger Borneo Pink (New Guinea)

Riedelia coralina - Coral Ginger Borneo Pink (New Guinea)

Riedelia coralina - Coral Ginger Borneo Pink (New Guinea)

Riedelia coralina - Coral Ginger Borneo Pink (New Guinea)

Riedelia coralina - Coral Ginger Borneo Pink (New Guinea)

Riedelia coralina - Coral Ginger Borneo Pink (New Guinea)

Riedelia coralina - Coral Ginger Borneo Pink (New Guinea)

Riedelia coralina - Coral Ginger Borneo Pink (New Guinea)

Riedelia coralina - Coral Ginger Borneo Pink (New Guinea)

☄️ The first pictures ever! The rarest Ginger Borneo Pink (New Guinea)

👆 For the previous post: more pictures of the rarest ginger - Riedelia coralina - Coral Ginger Borneo Pink (New Guinea)

🔥 This variety is virtually unknown in mainstream horticulture, making it a prized collector's item. Any plants in cultivation likely come from very limited nursery sources or specialty plant imports.

🛒 Only a few plants available: Coral Ginger Borneo Pink

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Finally - the first image on Internet: rare ginger Borneo Pink (New Guinea)

Riedelia coralina - Coral Ginger Borneo Pink (New Guinea)

😱 Finally - the first image on Internet: rare ginger Borneo Pink (New Guinea)
  • ❤️ Riedelia coralina - Coral Ginger Borneo Pink (New Guinea)
  • ❤️ This super rare ginger finally bloomed for us! We grew this rare specimen from seeds form the collection of Mark Hooten, S. Florida horticulturist. The species close related to Burbidgea. Riedelia coralina is so rare that published information about this exact species is extremely hard to find. Most references to it appear in specialized collector circles rather than in widely available horticultural or botanical literature.
  • ❤️ We have only a few plants, ginger collectors, hurry up!

It is so rare you can't even find images on Internet. This will be the first one!

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🛒 Get collectible Coral Ginger Borneo Pink

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Six most desired perfume plants

Cananga fruticosa - Dwarf Ylang-Ylang, Chanel No 5 Tree

Cananga fruticosa - Dwarf Ylang-Ylang, Chanel No 5 Tree

Magnolia (Michelia) champaca - Joy Perfume Tree, Champaka

Magnolia (Michelia) champaca - Joy Perfume Tree, Champaka

Artabotrys - Ylang Ylang vine

Artabotrys - Ylang Ylang vine

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis - Parijat

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis - Parijat

Jasminum sambac Grand Duke

Jasminum sambac Grand Duke

Jasminum officinale - French Perfume Jasmine

Jasminum officinale - French Perfume Jasmine

🥰 Six most desired perfume plants
  • 🕊 Cananga fruticosa - Dwarf Ylang-Ylang, Chanel No 5 Tree. One of the most desired and sought after rare fragrant plants. Elegant flowers are responsible for creation Chanel #5 perfume. Perfect small tree for a container.
  • 🕊 Magnolia (Michelia) champaca - Joy Perfume Tree, Champaka. The most sacred tree of India and tropical Asia. Divine fragrance exceedingly pleasing to the Gods... The flowers are used to make the world's most expensive perfume 'Joy' and smell like fruity bubble gum, you can't stop sticking your nose in this flower!
  • 🕊 Artabotrys - Ylang Ylang vine - Woody climber with strong fragrance of flowers resembling lemon candy and melon.
  • 🕊 Nyctanthes arbor-tristis - Parijat. Small tree or shrub from India with highly perfumed flowers, one of the most desired fragrant plants. Mythology says the plant came to earth with God Krishna, shedding flowers like tears before dawn.
  • 🕊 Jasminum sambac - the most popular and the most fragrant Jasmine for both indoor or outdoor culture. Varieties: Arabian Nights, Belle of India, Mangalore Malli, Grand Duke, Grand Duke Supreme, Gundu Malli, Maid of Orleans, Mali Chat, Mysore Mulli, Little Duke Supreme - Baby Duke.
  • 🕊 Jasminum officinale - French Perfume Jasmine - Essential oil of this jasmine is one of the most important components in perfumery.


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How to protect tropical plants in Winter

How to protect tropical plants in Winter How to protect tropical plants in Winter How to protect tropical plants in Winter
🥶 How to protect tropical plants in Winter
  • 🧤 Winter Care Tips for Tropical Plants

  • · Cut watering: Reduce watering to prevent root rot. Cold + wet = dead roots.
  • · Water before frost: Thirsty plants are more vulnerable. Water them before a cold night to prevent damage.
  • · Wind protection: Wind is more harmful than temperature drops. Plant near structures like houses or trees for shelter.
  • · Prepare for long cold periods: If cold weather lasts for hours, use all available protection, including Christmas lights and propane heaters.
  • · Don't use dry fertilizer in winter: Heavy fertilizing encourages tender growth, which is more susceptible to cold damage. Sunshine Boosters liquid fertilizers are safe to use year around as their intake is controlled by reduced watering.
  • · Use fabric covers, not plastic: Plastic can cook plants in the sun, while fabric allows better ventilation.

  • 🧤 Prepare for Cold Nights:

  • · Wrap plants: On cold nights, cover individual plants or trees with sheets or blankets to shield them from wind chill.
  • · Use Christmas lights: A simple string of lights can add extra warmth, protecting your plants during frosty nights.
  • · Use propane heaters: For added warmth in a larger area, place a propane heater near your plants. Make sure to follow safety guidelines and keep the heater at a safe distance from flammable materials. This can help maintain a few extra degrees of warmth, especially in more open garden spaces or temporary greenhouses. Always ensure proper ventilation to avoid harmful gas buildup.
  • · Affordable winter greenhouse: For large plant collections, you don't need an expensive greenhouse. A mobile carport with plastic or fabric covering, costing around $200, can house up to 100 plants!

  • 🧤 Key Factors for Survival:

  • · Cold duration: Tropical plants can survive brief cold spells but long durations, even above freezing, can be deadly.
  • · Wind-chill: Wind chill can be harsher than the temperature itself.
  • · Exposure: Southern-facing slopes hold heat longer, making them ideal for your plants.
  • · Humidity: Proximity to lakes or oceans can create a milder micro-climate.
  • · Gradual temperature Drops are safer. Plants adjust better to slow temperature changes than sudden cold blasts. Gradual cooling allows plants to prepare, reducing the risk of damage.


🧤 Strengthen Plant Hardiness:

  • · Health and maturity: Well-established, healthy plants are more cold-hardy.
  • · Boost plant immunity: Use products like SUNSHINE-Epi to improve cold resistance. Apply it before and during cold snaps to protect your plants.
  • · Healthy plant is hardy. Make sure to fertilize your plants on regular basis - healthier and stronger plants are more cold hardy


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How to increase libido?

Cinnamon - Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Cinnamon - Cinnamomum zeylanicum

💋 How to increase libido?
  • 🥰 Cinnamon helps increase libido and reduce anxiety, - says the Nutritionist.
  • 🥰 This spice also has antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, it is widely used in cosmetology for hair care, enhancing shine and radiance while adding elasticity.


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What is Cinnamon made of?
About Cinnamon
Plants of Love: Aphrodisiacs of the plant world

🛒Grow your own Cinnamon tree

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