🐈 What was not on cat's diet... but now it is.

🥑 Philemon loves Avocado, and Bob loves corn 🌽

Tastes differ. Good night.🌜

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🌺 Did you know that you can eat and drink Hibiscus plants?

Who doesn't adore hibiscus flowers? But guess what? Some hibiscus species are not only gorgeous but also surprisingly practical. They can jazz up your garden and your dinner plate!

🥗 Hibiscus cannabinus - Salad Hibiscus - flowers and leaves used in tasty healthy salads and teas.

🧉 Hibiscus sabdariffa - Flor de Jamaica, Karkade Sorrel, Roselle - flowers and used for famous beverage "Agua de Flor de Jamaica" and Karkade Tea.

🫐 Hibiscus acetosella - Cranberry hibiscus - cranberry-colored flowers and leaves are also tasty and healthy in salads and teas.

Grow your edible flower landscape in no time!

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‼️ This is not AI...
It's a real plant, called Wood Chip Flower - Strophanthus bovinii - blooming now in our garden.

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💩 💃 Why did she say it's a dog poo? It's a beauty from Argentina!

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  🌸 This remarkable caudiciform Morning Glory - Ipomoea platensis - is native to arid regions of Argentina.
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  🌸 This is a showy flowering vine growing from a large caudex! The caudex can be of some weird shapes and forms. Some old lady once said "it's a dog poo plant!"
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  🌸 Similar to Desert roses (Adeniums), it grows caudex for water storage to survive extended drought periods.
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  🌸 Caudex grows over 2 ft! Vines reach over 12 ft, covered with beautiful bell-shaped pink flowers.
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  🌸 Can be kept as a bonsai in a pot, easy to control as a container specimen with trellis or pruning.
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  🌸 Although it doesn't mind dry conditions, the plant benefits from regular watering and good drainage, then it grows fast.
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  🌸 This is one of our favorite plants, easy to grow, makes a great conversation piece. It is a perfect for bonsai

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🌱 How to get rid of weeds quickly? Just hire this crew! 😺

🌱 Why food and water is not enough for cats? They need their greenies!

Think of all the needs of your #PeopleCats and don't forget to get them some green grass tomorrow. They need their vitamins and fiber for digestion, too!

Good night.🌜

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🍯 Who wants a cold hardy, dramatic looking tropical fruit tree with a sweet fruit? Or, who doesn't?

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  🍑 Persimmon (Diospyros sp.) is a graceful, small, subtropical fruit tree from China, with multitrunked or single-stemmed structure and drooping leaves and branches, turning dramatic shades in autumn.
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  🍑 People love Persimmon fruit for its sweet and unique flavor, often described as a blend of honey and apricot.
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  🍑 The tree thrives in deep, well-drained loam soil, tolerating alkaline conditions.
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  🍑 The fruit classified into astringent (soft, sweeter pulp) and non-astringent (crunchy) cultivars.
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  🍑 Best Varieties for Container Culture:

Non-Astringent: Fuyu, Giant Fuyu, Matsumoto-Wase, Jiro, Maekawa, Izu.
Astringent: Chocolate, Guang Yang, Hachiya, Meader, Saijo, Tanenashi, Winterset.
• 🍑 Hardy to USDA zones 7-10, may need protection in colder regions.

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🦜 Why is it called Parrot Beak Flower?

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  🔸 Gmelina philippensis, also known as Parrot's Beak, is a unique round shrub with whimsical pendant branches and leaves.
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  🔸 Leaves and flowers unmistakably resemble a parrot's beak, adding endless whimsy to the garden.
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  🔸 Vibrant yellow blossoms hang upside-down, creating a perpetual garden carnival all year long.
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  🔸 It is a butterfly magnet! 🦋
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  🔸 The leaves, in their comical way, mimic a parrot doing a joyful handstand. Vibrant and green, they bring smiles effortlessly.
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  🔸 Low-maintenance, sun-loving plant, it grows fast, making it suitable for garden centerpieces or live hedges.
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  🔸 Water-wise and tolerant of dry spells, it adds a touch of the tropics to any garden while requiring minimal care.

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🥂 What fruit can you drink? Costa Rican Cas is the Guava for Drinking, yet with a bonus of health benefits!

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  🥝 The fruit of Cas Guava (Psidium friedrichsthalianum) has unusual tart flavor with passionfruit and pineapple tones, more pronounced than common Guava🍍
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  🥝 Cas Guava used in pies, salads, fresh juices, ice-cream, jams, and as a base for the refreshing drink Fresco de Cas!🍹
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  🥝 High pectin content makes firm jellies.
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  🥝 Hydrating and low glycemic index, suitable for those mindful of sugar consumption.
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  🥝 Rich source of fiber, vitamin C, antioxidants, phosphorus, potassium, copper, vitamin A, and folic acid.
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  🥝 This small tree or bush is very fast growing and undemanding, usually pest free (unlike most Guavas that can be very bugsy).
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  🥝 Tolerates hot summers and short frosts, appreciates well-drained soils.
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  🥝 Easy to grow, drought-tolerant once established, suitable for container cultivation.
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  🥝 Seedlings start flowering and fruiting at a young age, typically 2-3 years old from seed.

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What plant has fragrant leaves and flowers? Soft and fuzzy Tropical Lilac!

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  🟣 Cornutia grandifolia, also known as African lilac, Jamaican lilac, or Tropical Lilac, is a fast-growing, large shrub with astonishing fragrant velvet leaves.
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  🟣 Tall stalks shoot out multiple lavender blue flowers, creating an outstanding display.
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  🟣 Attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, it adds life to any garden with its lively inflorescence 🦋
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  🟣 Leaves can grow very large, up to 10" wide. They are fuzzy, very soft to touch, and aromatic, emitting pleasant tobacco-like scent when rubbed.
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  🟣 Relatively cold hardy, Tropical Lilac thrives in full sun or semi-shade positions, bringing joy with its pleasant aroma and beautiful blooms.

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🐈 Why Bob got his nickname "Hamas"

It's for his urge to dig tunnels everywhere - from laundry to pillows. This terrorist secures his position and starts looking for his next target. Then he attacks other #PeopleCats from his tunnel... without declaring a war!..

Be safe and have a peaceful sleep. Good night.🌜

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