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😈 Fun Fact: Voodoo Lily

👹 Amorphophallus konjak - Voodoo Lily, blooms from a single corm and releases an unforgettable scent, often compared to rotting meat. Despite its bizarre appearance and smell (that only lasts one day!), it's a showstopper that can easily be grown as a houseplant.

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What trees will fruit quickly? Top 10 fast-fruiting trees

Q: I would like to plant several fruit trees... I am 85 years old and hope to see them fruiting soon. What fruit trees can you recommend that will fruit quickly?

A: Most grafted fruit trees, such as Mango, Avocado, and Peaches, will fruit quickly - often within the same year or the next. There are also many wonderful tropical fruits that will produce for you within a year or two, even without the need for grafting.

⚠️ In our next posts we will introduce to you the top 10 of most popular, most rewarding and easy to grow fast fruiting tropical trees...

📚 Discover 10 fast-fruiting trees in the following posts:
1. Annona - Sugar Apple, Custard Apple
2. Guava (Psidium sp.): Cattley and Tropical guava
3. Eugenias - Tropical Cherries
4. Barbados Cherry (Malpighia glabra)
5. Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica)
6. Papaya (Carica papaya)
7. Mulberry (Morus hybrids)
8. Carambola - Starfruit (Averrhoa carambola)
9. Blackberry Jam Fruit (Randia formosa)
10. Peanut Butter Tree (Bunchosia argentea)

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Fun Fact: Bulls-Horn Acacia

🐜 Acacia collinsii (sphaerocephala) - Bulls-Horn Acacia, named for its bull-horn-shaped thorns, has a unique partnership with ants! The plant provides shelter in its hollow thorns, and in return, the ants fiercely protect it from herbivores. Nature’s ultimate bodyguards!

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🍋 What fruit is more sour and has more vitamin C than a lemon

• 🍸Costa Rican Guava, Cas Guava (Psidium friedrichsthalianum) is native to Central America and known for its intensely sour taste, which makes it perfect for flavorful juices and beverages rather than eating fresh.
• 🍸Cas Guava fruit is used in traditional Costa Rican drink "Agua de Cas," a refreshing blend of cas juice, water, and sugar.
• 🍸Cas Guava fruit is packed with vitamin C: about four times more vitamin C than a lemon, making it an excellent immune booster. It's also rich in antioxidants, which help combat oxidative stress and reduce inflammation.
• 🍸Cas guava tree is pretty hardy, thriving in poor soils and resisting pests and diseases.

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• •  Refreshing drink Fresco de Cas
• •  Costa Rican Guava

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💑 What is the best flowering bush that everyone loves?

Calliandras, commonly known as powderpuffs, are vibrant and delightful additions to any garden. Their distinctive, fluffy flower heads and ease of care make them a favorite among gardeners. Calliandras are an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their garden with minimal effort while enjoying the beauty and benefits they bring.

• 💖 Striking Blooms: Calliandra's unique, powderpuff-like flowers come in shades of red, pink, and white, adding a splash of color.
• 💖 Attracts Wildlife: These flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
• 💖 Low Maintenance: Calliandras are tough plants that require minimal care. Once established, they are quite drought-tolerant, ideal for water-wise gardening.
• 💖 Year-Round blooms: Many varieties bloom multiple times a year.
• 💖 Planting Options: Suitable for hedges, borders, or container planting, offering flexibility in garden design.
• 💖 Pest Resistant: Generally resistant to common pests and diseases.

🎥 Calliandra schultzii - Dwarf Powderpuff
📚 More Calliandras from previous posts:

• · Tree Calliandra
• · How to get a big flowering bush quickly? Calliandra - Powderpuff for blocking the unwanted view

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