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What is this spiny Hedgehog fruit and how does it taste?

Annona montana - Mountain Soursop, Hedgehog Annona

Annona montana - Mountain Soursop, Hedgehog Annona

Annona montana - Mountain Soursop, Hedgehog Annona

Annona montana - Mountain Soursop, Hedgehog Annona

Annona montana - Mountain Soursop, Hedgehog Annona

๐Ÿฆ” What is this spiny Hedgehog fruit and how does it taste?

๐Ÿ‘€ This is one of the coolest looking tropical fruit!

Annona montana - Mountain Soursop or Hedgehog Annona. It is also called Wild Custard Apple, Guanabana de Monte, or Wild Soursop.
  • ๐Ÿ“ This fruit is prized for its deliciously sweet and tangy fruit, reminiscent of a blend between pineapple and strawberry. It tastes similar to regular Soursop (or Guanabana), with slightly milder flavor. The pulp is highly scented.
  • ๐Ÿ“ The fruit, up to a pound, has the most unusual looks! Just look at these curious Hedgehog spines! ๐Ÿฆ”
  • ๐Ÿ“ The tree is medium sized, with beautiful, large, leathery dark green leaves that emit a strong aroma when crushed.
  • ๐Ÿ“ Mountain Soursop is much more cold hardy than the Soursop, established trees can take some frost, down to 24F when full grown.
  • ๐Ÿ“ Trees produce within just 2-3 years from seed, like many Annonas, and can happily grow and produce in a large container.


๐Ÿ‘จ๏ฟฝโ€๐Ÿ‘ง We guarantee that everyone who sees this fruit in your garden will ask for seeds even before they taste the fruit! And you will have lots of seeds to share because Mountain Soursop is very reliable producer with many seeds in each fruit.

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What is the most spectacular flowering shrub?

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โ™ฅ๏ธ What is the most spectacular flowering shrub?

๐Ÿ”ฅ Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, or Bird of Paradise - is one of the most beautiful flowering shrubs. It is a low-maintenance yet visually striking plant to enhance outdoor spaces.

  • โ™ฆ๏ธ Prized for its stunning, vibrant flowers that resemble miniature versions of tropical flamboyant blooms.
  • โ™ฆ๏ธ Compact size
  • โ™ฆ๏ธ Easy to care of
  • โ™ฆ๏ธ Prolific blooming period
  • โ™ฆ๏ธ Resilience to heat and drought
  • โ™ฆ๏ธ Red, Yellow, and Pink flowering varieties available.


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What is the most spectacular flowering shrub?

Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, or Bird of Paradise

Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, or Bird of Paradise

Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, or Bird of Paradise

Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, or Bird of Paradise

Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, or Bird of Paradise

Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, or Bird of Paradise

Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, or Bird of Paradise

โ™ฅ๏ธ What is the most spectacular flowering shrub?

๐Ÿ”ฅ Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, or Bird of Paradise - is one of the most beautiful flowering shrubs. It is a low-maintenance yet visually striking plant to enhance outdoor spaces.
  • โ™ฆ๏ธ Prized for its stunning, vibrant flowers that resemble miniature versions of tropical flamboyant blooms.
  • โ™ฆ๏ธ Compact size
  • โ™ฆ๏ธ Easy to care of
  • โ™ฆ๏ธ Prolific blooming period
  • โ™ฆ๏ธ Resilience to heat and drought
  • โ™ฆ๏ธ Red, Yellow, and Pink flowering varieties available.


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The fragrance no one can resist!

Lonicera japonica - Japanese Honeysuckle

Lonicera japonica - Japanese Honeysuckle

Lonicera japonica - Japanese Honeysuckle

Lonicera japonica - Japanese Honeysuckle

Lonicera japonica - Japanese Honeysuckle

๐Ÿ’— The fragrance no one can resist!
  • ๐ŸŸ  The enchanting fragrance of the Honeysuckle is sweet and captivating, it has a universal appeal that everyone loves.
  • ๐ŸŸ  The alluring scent can evoke nostalgic memories and create a sense of tranquility, making it irresistible to anyone.
  • ๐ŸŸ  Honeysuckle is cherished for its fragrant, tubular flowers that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding vibrancy to gardens. ๐Ÿž๐Ÿฆ‹๐Ÿ
  • ๐ŸŸ  Its vigorous growth and ability to climb make it ideal for covering walls, fences, or arbors, providing both beauty and privacy.
  • ๐ŸŸ  One of the garden favorites! Its resilience and adaptability to various climates make it a versatile and enduring choice for gardeners worldwide.


๐ŸŒก This is a cold hardy tropical, can take some freeze once established.

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If you are missing Northern fruit that dont tolerate hot climate, here is the answer -

Tropical Raspberry Mysore (Rubus albescens x niveus)

Tropical Raspberry Mysore (Rubus albescens x niveus)

Tropical Raspberry Mysore (Rubus albescens x niveus)

Tropical Raspberry Mysore (Rubus albescens x niveus)

Tropical Raspberry Mysore (Rubus albescens x niveus)

Tropical Raspberry Mysore (Rubus albescens x niveus)

Tropical Raspberry Mysore (Rubus albescens x niveus)

๐Ÿ‡ If you are missing Northern fruit that don't tolerate hot climate, here is the answer - Mysore Raspberry thrives in heat!

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Tropical Raspberry Mysore (Rubus albescens x niveus) is from India.
  • ๐Ÿ”น Unlike common raspberries from up North that can not tolerate heat, Mysore Raspberry grows very well in hot humid climates.
  • ๐Ÿ”น Grows very fast into a scrambling shrub with flexible stems.
  • ๐Ÿ”น Blooms and fruits throughout the year.
  • ๐Ÿ”น The fruit turns purple black when ripe, it is very juicy and sweet.
  • ๐Ÿ”น One cluster may contain as many as couple dozen fruit.
  • ๐Ÿ”น Great for large containers and will produce large amounts of fruit.
  • ๐Ÿ”น Cold hardy to upper 20s F.


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Number one Sweet Raspberry for your dessert! For the previous post

Tropical Raspberry Mysore (Rubus albescens x niveus)

๐Ÿ‡ Number one Sweet Raspberry for your dessert! For the previous post๐Ÿ‘†

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What are the health benefits of Gardening?

 What are the health benefits of Gardening?
๐Ÿฅฆ What are the health benefits of Gardening?

Therapeutic effect of gardening is not just a modern discovery. Throughout history, various cultures have recognized the mental and physical benefits of gardening...

๐Ÿบ In ancient Egypt, physicians prescribed walks through gardens for patients struggling with mental health issues.

๐Ÿ•ฏ During the Middle Ages in Europe, monastery gardens were designed not only for sustenance but also for meditation and relaxation.

๐Ÿ”ฎ Gardening has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression while promoting relaxation and a sense of well-being.

๐Ÿ˜… The physical activity involved in gardening also provides exercise, contributing to overall health.

๐ŸŒณ So, whether you're tending to a small indoor herb garden or cultivating a vast outdoor plot, the act of gardening can be a powerful tool for both mental and physical wellness.

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What is it, Jasmine, Carnation, or Gardenia?

Tabernaemontana Flore Pleno - Crape Jasmine, Carnation of India, Florida Gardenia

Tabernaemontana Flore Pleno - Crape Jasmine, Carnation of India, Florida Gardenia

Tabernaemontana Flore Pleno - Crape Jasmine, Carnation of India, Florida Gardenia

Tabernaemontana Flore Pleno - Crape Jasmine, Carnation of India, Florida Gardenia

Tabernaemontana Flore Pleno - Crape Jasmine, Carnation of India, Florida Gardenia

Tabernaemontana Flore Pleno - Crape Jasmine, Carnation of India, Florida Gardenia

๐Ÿคท What is it, Jasmine, Carnation, or Gardenia?

๐Ÿ’ฎ Tabernaemontana Flore Pleno is also called Crape Jasmine, Carnation of India, or Florida Gardenia. Although it is not related to Jasmine, Carnation, or Gardenia! It is in fact in the same family with Plumeria and Desert Roses!

This lovely bush or small tree with waxy leaves and beautiful fragrant flowers is a must in every tropical garden. Because:
  • ๐Ÿ’  it is easy to grow and undemanding
  • ๐Ÿ’  it is very fast growing and bushy
  • ๐Ÿ’  it is free flowering throughout the year


๐Ÿ›’ Get one for your garden

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Best picks of the Season

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Hibiscus schizopetalus - Coral Hibiscus

Hibiscus schizopetalus - Coral Hibiscus. Spectacular weeping tree hibiscus, rare and hard to find. Grows rapidly and blooms freely. Flowers look like parachutes and can be recognized by the fringed and lacy petals which are bent backward. It has slender and gracefully curved stems. Can be trained into a showy standard.


Cestrum nocturnum - Night blooming jasmine

Cestrum nocturnum - Night blooming jasmine. Garden favorite - the sweetest fragrance at night is intoxicating. One of the most famous and desirable fragrant plants. Flowers are pale yellow to white, open at night and stay extremely fragrant until sunrise. These flowers are widely used in India and other countries of South Asia for perfumery, medicinal applications and in religious ceremonies. Best location will be near driveway, window or entrance, where the magic fragrance can be appreciated.


Juanulloa aurantiaca - Gold Finger plant, Mexican Spoon Flower

Juanulloa aurantiaca - Gold Finger plant, Mexican Spoon Flower - this one is soooo pretty! Unusual looking vine or shrub with yellow-orange fleshy flowers, everblooming and a VERY fast growing. Rare, collectible plant.


Tabernaemontana Flore Pleno, Crape Jasmine

Tabernaemontana Flore Pleno - Crape Jasmine, Carnation of India, Florida Gardenia - this fast growing bush with waxy leaves and beautiful fragrant flowers is a must in tropical garden. Easy to grow and free flowering, dense bush.


Microsorum musifolium - Alligator (Crocodile) Fern

Microsorum musifolium - Alligator Fern, Crocodile Fern from Australasia. Perfect for shade! An epiphytic fern with cool alligator-skin looking leaves. The strikingly shaped, light green fronds of the fern form a lovely backdrop to its stunning stiff, leathery, dark green alligator-skin foliage. Perfect as a houseplant, or planted under a tree. Grows to 2-3 ft in height and likes a sheltered, semi-shaded location, no direct sunlight.

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Fun Fact: Bleeding Heart Vine

Bleeding Heart Vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae)

 Bleeding Heart Vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae)

Bleeding Heart Vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae)

 Bleeding Heart Vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae)

Bleeding Heart Vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae)

๐Ÿ“– Fun Fact: Bleeding Heart Vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) is named for its unique red and white flowers that resemble... bleeding hearts! ๐Ÿ˜
  • โฃ๏ธNative to tropical West Africa
  • โฃ๏ธ Spectacular, dramatic flowers look like a line of dangling hearts, each emerging from the other.
  • โฃ๏ธ It's a climbing vine often grown as a houseplant or in gardens with a trellis for support.
  • โฃ๏ธWinder heavy bloomer, but as long as you provide lots of light to it, it'll bloom most of the time.


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