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How big does Paraiso Verde grow?
Philodendron x Paraiso Verde
👍 How big does Paraiso Verde grow?
👍 Create your tropical paradise indoors in no time!
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Rare showy plant that thrives indoors
🛒 Get your own Philodendron x Paraiso Verde
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- ✅ Philodendron x Paraiso Verde is our favorite philodendron with striking leaves!
- ✅ This large-leaf plant is perfect for growing indoors and is virtually care-free! It has long, beautifully variegated leaves with a mix of green, cream, and sometimes pinkish hues. Each leaf has a unique pattern, just like fingerprints! 💅
- ✅ It grows fast and pretty big, so it needs some space. Each leaf is over a foot long. The plant can be trimmed as needed. Great solution for those who want to create some green paradise quickly.
- ✅This variety is highly sought after by plant collectors due to its rarity and exotic appearance, and may be pretty expensive in trade.
- ✅ As a bonus, Paraiso Verde helps purify the air by removing toxins, making it great for indoor environments - home or office.
👍 Create your tropical paradise indoors in no time!
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Rare showy plant that thrives indoors
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When Brunfelsia is in bloom? Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
🌸 When Brunfelsia is in bloom? Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow!
📚 Learn more about purple Brunfelsias:
The number one flower for shady spots
Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Brunfelsia from Brazil
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🅱️ Purple-flowered Brunfelsias are at the peak of their bloom right now!
🅱️ Known as Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow for their magical color transformation from purple to lavender to white over three days: B. grandiflora, B. paucifolia, B. australis.
🅱️ Brunfelsias are wonderfully fragrant winter bloomers
🅱️ Perfect flowering shrub for shaded areas
🅱️ Ideal for growing in containers. Compact and graceful growers.
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The number one flower for shady spots
Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Brunfelsia from Brazil
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When Brunfelsia is in bloom? Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
🌸 When Brunfelsia is in bloom? Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow!
📚 Learn more about purple Brunfelsias:
The number one flower for shady spots
Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Brunfelsia from Brazil
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🅱️ Purple-flowered Brunfelsias are at the peak of their bloom right now!
🅱️ Known as Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow for their magical color transformation from purple to lavender to white over three days: B. grandiflora, B. paucifolia, B. australis.
🅱️ Brunfelsias are wonderfully fragrant winter bloomers
🅱️ Perfect flowering shrub for shaded areas
🅱️ Ideal for growing in containers. Compact and graceful growers.
📚 Learn more about purple Brunfelsias:
The number one flower for shady spots
Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Brunfelsia from Brazil
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What is the Secret of how to Make Vanilla Orchid bloom?
Vanilla Bean Orchid climbing a tree
😱 What is the Secret of how to Make Vanilla Orchid bloom? Let it climb!
✨ Here's the scoop: Vanilla orchids won't bloom until they start climbing and feel securely attached to something strong.
✨ If you are growing Vanilla in a pot, no worries - just add a small log or a burlap-covered board. This clever hack gives your vanilla the "solid ground" it craves, and soon enough, it'll reward you with blooms and vanilla beans!
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Where does Vanilla come from? How to grow your own Vanilla Beans.
Vanilla - The Most Versatile Orchid
📱 How to produce my own vanilla: secrets of Vanilla pollination
Vanilla dillioniana - The Biggest Vanilla Orchid in 100 Gal Pot
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Where does Vanilla come from? How to grow your own Vanilla Beans.
Vanilla - The Most Versatile Orchid
📱 How to produce my own vanilla: secrets of Vanilla pollination
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How to take care of house plants in Winter
Indoor House plants
🎩 How to take care of house plants in Winter
💡 Let There Be (Enough) Light!
Shorter days mean less light. Move plants closer to windows but avoid freezing drafts.
🚽 Water, but Sparingly
Overwatering is a winter no-no. Check soil dryness before watering—your plants won’t mind a little thirst.
🌈 Humidity is Happiness
Dry air isn't their friend. Use a humidifier or group plants together for a moisture boost.
👀 Wise Snacks
Use only amindo-acid based liquid Fertilizer in winter, like Sunshine Boosters. Let plants take their seasonal nap from dry plant food.
Keep It Cozy
Protect plants from cold windows and heat vents - consistent warmth is key.
🍀 Dust Those Leaves
Clean leaves help plants soak in the limited light. They'll thank you with a brighter look!
🌱 Your plants may slow down for winter, but with a little care, they’ll thrive until spring!
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💡 Let There Be (Enough) Light!
Shorter days mean less light. Move plants closer to windows but avoid freezing drafts.
🚽 Water, but Sparingly
Overwatering is a winter no-no. Check soil dryness before watering—your plants won’t mind a little thirst.
🌈 Humidity is Happiness
Dry air isn't their friend. Use a humidifier or group plants together for a moisture boost.
👀 Wise Snacks
Use only amindo-acid based liquid Fertilizer in winter, like Sunshine Boosters. Let plants take their seasonal nap from dry plant food.
Keep It Cozy
Protect plants from cold windows and heat vents - consistent warmth is key.
🍀 Dust Those Leaves
Clean leaves help plants soak in the limited light. They'll thank you with a brighter look!
🌱 Your plants may slow down for winter, but with a little care, they’ll thrive until spring!
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Are you tired of boring office plants?
ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
🏕 Are you tired of boring office plants?
📚 Check out the black leaf variety Zamioculcas x Black Dragon - Black ZZ Plant that we mentioned earlier:
Black-black-black plant! It's totally black, that's right!
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- 💤 Tired of boring office plants? Try the ZZ Plant! This ancient beauty, nicknamed the Aroid Palm, is anything but ordinary. Its thick glossy leaves make it a bold statement piece, miles ahead of a common Ficus or Dieffenbachia.
- 💤 The ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) isn't just stylish - it's tough. This drought-tolerant wonder thrives on negleform new plants all on their own, a quirky trick unique to this ancient relic. And its very shade-tolerant, so you can place it in pretty much any spot except a closet...
- 💤 Easy care, jaw-dropping looks, and an air of mystery - the ZZ Plant is the ultimate pick to upgrade your workspace vibe!
📚 Check out the black leaf variety Zamioculcas x Black Dragon - Black ZZ Plant that we mentioned earlier:
Black-black-black plant! It's totally black, that's right!
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How to harvest and eat Monstera Ice Cream
Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit
Monstera deliciosa - Variegated Swiss Cheese Plant leaves
Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit
Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit
Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit
Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit and flower
🍨How to harvest and eat Monstera Ice Cream
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- 🍀 Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant - is a stunning jungle climber from Mexico and Guatemala celebrated for its dramatic, perforated leaves and delectable tropical fruit.
- 🍀 Known for its large, fenestrated leaves with oblong or oval perforations, giving it the nickname "Swiss Cheese Plant."
- 🍀 In its natural habitat, seedlings grow toward darkness until they locate a tree, then climb toward the light.
- 🍀 Fruits begin appearing about three years after planting. The 9-inch, green, cone-like fruit ripens over a year, its scales separating to reveal sweet, creamy white pulp.
- 🍀 Tastes like a mix of pineapple, sugar apple and ice cream with a strong tropical aroma.
- 🍀 The fruit must be ripe to eat, as unripe pulp contains oxalic acid, which irritates the mouth and throat. To ripen, pick when the base wrinkles slightly, then wrap in a bag. When the scales loosen, it’s ready to eat. Rinse off black specks before eating.
- 🍀 Spectacular variety Thai Constellation is a stunning variegated form with cream-and-green marbled leaves, has become a collector's dream. Specimens can sell for thousands of dollars, making it one of the most sought-after houseplants.
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How to get an unusual showy foliage plant for tropical look
Osmoxylon lineare, or variegated Miagos bush (Golden Feather)
🌴 How to get an unusual showy foliage plant for tropical look
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- 🍀 Osmoxylon lineare, or variegated Miagos bush (Golden Feather), is a small, ornamental shrub native to Southeast Asia and the Philippines.
- 🍀 This rare variegated variety from Thailand has beautiful unusual foliage: dark green variegated with gold.
- 🍀 Growing to about 2-4 feet tall, it features striking foliage with an exotic, bamboo-like appearance, making it an eye-catching addition to a Southern garden or indoor space.
- 🍀 This hardy plant requires little care but thrives with regular moisture and warmth. It tolerates a range of light conditions from full sun to semi-shade and prefers frost-free temperatures. Although frost may cause some damage, it can tolerate brief exposures to temperatures in the 30s F.
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Does Red flowering banana produce fruit?
Musa coccinea - Scarlet Red Flowering Banana
💄 Does Red flowering banana produce fruit?
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- 🌷 Musa coccinea - Scarlet Red Flowering Banana - is a rare, small size tropical banana tree native to China and Vietnam, known for its vibrant red flower bracts that surround delicate yellow blooms.
- 🌷 With glossy, dark green leaves resembling classic banana foliage, this plant makes a striking addition to a rare plant collection.
- 🌷 Although it doesn't produce edible bananas, it grows small orange fruits that enhance its ornamental appeal.
- 🌷 The plant's pseudostems die back after flowering, but new shoots (banana pups) emerge from the roots, ensuring its continued growth.
- 🌷 Compact and easy to grow, it's perfect for small gardens, pots, or as a colorful indoor arrangement.
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Is Sapphire Gem really a ginger?
Dichorisandra thyrsiflora - Blue Ginger, Sapphire Gem
Dichorisandra thyrsiflora - Blue Ginger, Sapphire Gem
Dichorisandra thyrsiflora - Blue Ginger, Sapphire Gem
Dichorisandra thyrsiflora - Blue Ginger, Sapphire Gem
Dichorisandra thyrsiflora - Blue Ginger, Sapphire Gem
💎 Is Sapphire Gem really a ginger?
🛒 Plant exotic Blue Ginger
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- 💎 Despite its name, Blue Ginger is not a true ginger but a member of the Commelinaceae family, closely related to the well-known Tradescantia houseplants.
- 💎 Dichorisandra thyrsiflora - Blue Ginger, Sapphire Gem is a clump-forming perennial enchants with its deep sapphire-blue blooms - a rare and striking color for the tropics.
- 💎 Growing 2-5 feet tall, it features dark green stems with leopard-like spots at the leaf axils and shiny, horizontally held foliage.
- 💎 Native to Brazil and Peru, Blue Ginger thrives in semi-shade or partial shade with moist, well-draining soil, making it an ideal addition to shade gardens, patios, or indoor collections.
- 💎 Its vibrant blue, lavender, or purple flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators, creating a lively display.
- 💎 In warm climates it remains evergreen and can tolerate brief dips into the low 30s. In cooler regions, it grows beautifully in pots and can be overwintered indoors in a cool, bright location. For best results, keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, maintain good air circulation, and fertilize moderately during the growing season.
- 💎 In warm environment, the plant is evergreen and doesn't go dormant (unlike true gingers). Close relative - Dichorisandra pendula - Weeping Blue Ginger
🛒 Plant exotic Blue Ginger
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