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Botanical names: Randia formosa, Mussaenda formosa, Randia mussaenda, Rosenbergiodendron formosum

Common names: Blackberry Jam Fruit, Jasmin de rosa

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: Central and South America

It is a bushy evergreen tree or shrub, with star shaped, very fragrant, large tubular white flowers that attract nocturnal moths. Fruits look like small feijoas, and are 1 inch long and 1/2 inch wide. They really do taste like a blackberry jam! This Gardenia relative will bear fruit in a container.

Blackberry jam fruit, Jasmin de rosa - fragrant white flowers and edible fruit that tastes like blackberry jam! Rare exotic that will fruit in a container. Kids love the fruit!

This unique compact plant, perfect for container culture, combines features of a fragrant flower and tasty desert fruit. Originally from Central and South America, this rare tropical small evergreen tree bears fruit which tastes like fresh Blackberry jam. Many claim that it's even better than preserves. Closely related to the gardenia, its flowers are sweetly fragrant. This relatively hardy tropical has attractive foliage and can be grown in a container as well as in the ground. Produces as many as 25 to 30 fruits at a time. Since it blooms for a few months in the fall and winter, fruiting and flowering can be enjoyed when many other plants are dormant. Large tubular white flowers that attract nocturnal moths...

Long fruit variety "Lady Fingers" has long 2" fruit and larger flowers with long whiskers. It also blooms more profusely than regular round fruit variety.

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Botanical names: Syzygium jambos, Eugenia jambos, Jambosa jambos

Common names: Rose apple, Malabar Plum, Pomme rosa

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: East Indies and Malaya

Rose Apple is a popular fruit native to Southeast Asia. The beautiful blossoms contain hundreds of showy stamens. The crisp and juicy fruits are very distinctly rose scented and highly prized for jellies and confections. The plant is easy to grow, moderately cold hardy and tolerates poor soils. Makes an attractive, wide-spreading shade tree as well as compact and bushy container fruiting plant.

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Botanical name: Abrus precatorius

Common names: Buddhist rosary bead, Rosary pea vine, Carolina muida, Deadly crab's eye, Lucky bean, Prayer beads, Weather plant, Wild liquorice

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: India, Sri Lanka, Thailand

Abrus precatorius has small pretty purple flowers located at the end of the stalks. Fruits are short, inflated pods, splitting open when mature to reveal the round; hard and shiny seeds which are scarlet, but black at the base. Seeds contain abrin, one of the most toxic plant poisons known.

Botanical name: Calliandra parvifolia

Common names: Powderpuff, Pink Calliandra, Plumerillo Rosado

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: The Americas

Calliandra parvifolia, commonly known as Powderpuff, is a large shrub that produces pink flowers and can grow to be 5-10 feet tall. The small leaves on this species are white and off-white, and it blooms almost year round with clouds of pink-white powderpuffs. It is native to the Americas and is often grown in USDA Zone 9-11.

When growing Calliandra parvifolia, it should be placed in an area with full sun or semi-shade and should receive regular water. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. In cold regions, the plant should be grown in a pot to ensure it is insulated from any cold weather and can easily be moved indoors during extreme cold. During the warmer months, it can then be moved back outdoors.

When planting this species, the soil should be well-draining, and the roots should be spread out in the hole. After that, give the plant a thorough watering, and make sure to check the soil moisture regularly. Once the plant is established, mulch can be applied, and it should receive regular feeding with a fertilizer.

Calliandra parvifolia is an attractive and hardy shrub that can provide many years of beauty in the garden. With its pink flowers and white-off-white leaves, this species can bring a splash of color to any garden.

The genus Calliandra contains more than 100 species, most of which are endemic to the Americas. Most species are shrubs or small trees, although a few are large trees or herbs.

Botanical name: Ceropegia linearis subsp. debilis

Common names: String of Needles, Rosary Vine

Family: Apocynaceae    (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)

Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae

Origin: Southeastern Africa

Ceropegia linearis subsp. debilis is a delicate trailing succulent native to southern Africa, with thread-like stems and tiny narrow leaves. It produces small tubular flowers with a dark, cage-like tip. Ideal for hanging baskets in bright indirect light, it prefers well-drained soil and infrequent watering.

Botanical names: Ceropegia woodii, Ceropegia linearis subsp. woodii

Common names: Rosary Vine, Chain of hearts

Family: Apocynaceae    (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)

Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae

Origin: Southeastern Africa

The Rosary Vine (Ceropegia woodii) is an exceptionally unique and beautiful plant, featuring thin and wire-like vines with marbled, heart-shaped leaves and ornamental foliage. This plant is best suited for hanging or being placed atop a pedestal, in a spot that receives bright light for the majority of the day. During the summer months, it prefers temperatures of around 70-75°F and in winter, should be kept in a cooler room with temperatures at 60-65°F.

Since the Rosary Vine is somewhat succulent, it's important to pay careful attention to watering, so as not to overdo it or let it sit in water. It should be thoroughly watered, and then allowed to dry out completely before watering again. In addition, when repotting in early spring, a porous potting soil with coarse sand added is ideal to ensure adequate drainage. During the plant's growing season in spring and summer, an all-purpose liquid houseplant food diluted to half strength should be applied once a month.

Another special feature of the Rosary Vine are its delicate purple-barred, inverted-vase flowers. These draw in hummingbirds when placed outdoors during the summer months. Furthermore, 'beads' form along the stem at the leaf base, which can be planted and uprooted to create new plants. When planting it's best to keep the tubers moist (but not wet). In colder regions, the plant should be kept indoors, in a bright and well-ventilated area, free of drafts. When temperatures are cooler, water sparingly every 5 to 7 days, allowing the soil to dry out fully between waterings. During the summer, it can be grown outdoors in warmer climates but will benefit from being placed in a semi-shaded spot or filtered sun to prevent sunburn. With consistent care, this unique and striking plant will bring beauty and energy to any home.

Botanical name: Crassula rupestris

Common names: Kebab Bush, Concertina Bush, Bead Vine, Rosary Vine

Family: Crassulaceae

Origin: South Africa

Crassula rupestris is a much-branched, succulent, perennial subshru. The stems are thin, fleshy near the growing tip, but rather woody lower down. Leaves are small, thick, opposite, ovate and lanceolate in shape, up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) long and grayish in color (during the summer months the leaf margins turn a brilliant red or yellow). Flowers are grouped in clusters, deep pink to pale pink, star-shaped and up to 0.25 inch (6 mm) across.

Botanical name: Melaleuca ericifolia

Common names: Swamp Paperbark, Australian Rosalina

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: Australia

Yellow or creamy white flowers that look like small bottle brushes. Dark green linear (needle-like) leaves. White bark that peels off in strips as the tree grows. Tolerances: Drought; poor drainage; any soil; salt air; gusty winds; fog. Special Considerations: Prefers sun. When planting, handle rootball with care or tree will go into transplant shock. Do not let rootball dry out during establishment period. Needs extra water in hot or windy conditions. Melaleuca ericifola - An essential oil with antiseptic and calming properties. This variety of melaleuca oil is exceptionally gentle and non-irritating to the skin and is used by the well-known essential oil.