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Researchers discover what a perfume from Ancient Rome was made of: Patchouli!

Pogostemon cablin - Patchouli

Pogostemon cablin - Patchouli

Pogostemon cablin - Patchouli

Pogostemon cablin - Patchouli

🧑 Researchers discover what a perfume from Ancient Rome was made of: Patchouli!
  • ⚡️ A research team at the University of Cordoba has identified the composition of a Roman perfume more than 2,000 years old thanks to the discovery of a small vessel of ointment in Carmona, Spain.
  • ⚡️ The mausoleum held the remains of six individuals in six urns, one of which was made of glass and contained the remains of a woman who died between 30 and 40 years of age. Her cloth bag held a rock crystal flask sealed with a stone and bitumen and three amber beads...
  • ⚡️The well-preserved material inside the flask was examined with X-ray diffraction, gas chromatography, and mass spectrometry. The study determined that the scent was derived from Pogostemon cablin, a plant from India used to produce the scent Patchouli.
  • ⚡️Patchouli only grows in the tropical climates of southern and southeastern Asia. This means it would have been imported into Roman territory and sold in products crafted for wealthy patrons who craved access to exotic ingredients.
  • ⚡️ The high quality of the flask holding the scent suggests that it was a valuable product.


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Summer Plant Market Extravaganza!

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Reminder: Father's Day June 16

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This cant be real! But it is

Strongylodon macrobotrys - Jade vine

👀 This can't be real! But it is.

🎥 Strongylodon macrobotrys - Jade vine, the flower you need to see to appreciate! Its beautiful seagreen/turquoise color is beyond description and is the rarest in the world of flowers.
Discover more breathtaking flowers, unusual plants and rare fruit - in TopTropicals channel.

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#Nature_Wonders

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This is not AI

Wood Chip Flower - Strophanthus bovinii

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

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🏵 Breathtaking flowers and perfume plants
🥭 Rare fruit trees from around the world
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Yearning for Jungle Vibes? Discover the Giant Birds Nest Anthurium - look at the size of this monster!

Anthurium x hookeri - Giant Bird's Nest

Anthurium x hookeri - Giant Bird's Nest

Anthurium x hookeri - Giant Bird's Nest

Anthurium x hookeri - Giant Bird's Nest

Anthurium x hookeri - Giant Bird's Nest

Anthurium x hookeri - Giant Bird's Nest

Anthurium x hookeri - Giant Bird's Nest fruit

Anthurium x hookeri - Giant Bird's Nest fruit

Anthurium x hookeri - Giant Bird's Nest fruit

Anthurium x hookeri - Giant Bird's Nest fruit

🦅 Yearning for Jungle Vibes? Discover the Giant Bird’s Nest Anthurium - look at the size of this monster!
  • 🪺 Anthurium x hookeri - Giant Bird's Nest - is one of the most wanted tropical jungle plants. It has impressive foliage: enormous, wrinkly leaves with a unique cardboard-like texture that can grow up to 7 feet long! The bright red berries add to the show.
  • 🪺 Jungle allure: perfect for creating a lush, tropical atmosphere with its striking and bold presence.
  • 🪺 Ideal for spacious areas: thrives in places with good natural light and ample space, making it a standout feature.
  • 🪺 Easy care: low-maintenance epiphyte, requires very little water.
  • 🪺 Tolerates low light conditions, perfect for a shade garden.
  • 🪺 Conversation piece: eye-catching texture adds visual interest and depth to your plant collection with its distinctive leaf surface. The size of the leaves is unbelievable!
  • 🪺 Suitable for indoor and outdoor settings.
  • 🪺 Air purifying: helps improve air quality, making it a functional and beautiful addition to your home.
  • 🪺 Tropical statement: brings a piece of the jungle into your environment, transforming it into a green oasis.


🛒 Order Giant Birdnest

#Nature_Wonders #Container_Garden #Shade_Garden

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The Contest Prize - Joy Perfume Tree - arrived to the Winner!

Champaka Tree

Champaka Tree

Lotus flower

Lotus flower

🏆 The Contest Prize - Joy Perfume Tree - arrived to the Winner!

"...Thank you so much for the beautiful healthy "
The Champaka tree looks just happy by the Winner Lotus plant 🪷

🎁 Stay with us, and discover our new contest and exciting prize - it is coming soon!

#Win

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What is a perfect shade tree with flower benefits? Discover the sunny Kassod Tree

Cassia siamea - Kassod Tree (Siamese Senna)

Cassia siamea - Kassod Tree (Siamese Senna)

Cassia siamea - Kassod Tree (Siamese Senna)

Cassia siamea - Kassod Tree (Siamese Senna)

Cassia siamea - Kassod Tree (Siamese Senna)

Cassia siamea - Kassod Tree (Siamese Senna)

🌻 What is a perfect shade tree with flower benefits? Discover the sunny Kassod Tree...
  • 🟡 Cassia siamea - Kassod Tree (Siamese Senna) is a remarkable subtropical tree known for several special features:
  • 🟡 Fast Growing, making it an excellent choice for quick shade and ornamental use.
  • 🟡 Bright yellow flowers that bloom in clusters, adding a vibrant splash of color.
  • 🟡 Evergreen foliage: lush green leaves year-round, providing continuous beauty and shade.
  • 🟡 Hardy: highly resilient and can thrive in a variety of soil types and conditions, including poor soils and dry climates. Tolerates both light frost and summer heat.
  • 🟡 Low maintenance, easy care, not messy, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
  • 🟡 Nitrogen fixation: Improves soil fertility by fixing nitrogen, benefiting surrounding plants and enhancing garden productivity.
  • 🟡 Medicinal use: herbal medicine (laxative properties and to treat various ailments).
  • 🟡 Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, supporting local biodiversity and ecosystem health 🐞🦋🐝
  • 🟡 Shade provider: Ideal for creating shaded areas in gardens and landscapes, contributing to a cooler environment during hot weather.


🛒 Add shade and color to your garden with Kassod Tree

#Butterfly_Plants #Trees

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The Winner of the Tropical Flowering Plant contest will get the Joy Perfume Tree - Champaka

 The Winner of the Tropical Flowering Plant contest will get the Joy Perfume Tree - Champaka  The Winner of the Tropical Flowering Plant contest will get the Joy Perfume Tree - Champaka
🏆 The Winner of the Tropical Flowering Plant contest will get the Joy Perfume Tree - Champaka!

22 participants posted their plant photos. We counted the votes. The biggest number of likes:

🪷 The Lotus Flower by Harita Nair
This plant received 20 likes! ❤️

Congratulations! Your Joy Perfume Tree will be on the way as soon as we confirm your shipping info.

💰$69.95 Value + FREE shipping 🚚
yes, delivered to your door absolutely FREE!


Thank you all participants!

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What is your cats Zodiac sign?

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♊️ 😸 What is your cat's Zodiac sign?
Cat Horoscope: Gemini Cats 5/21-6/20


❓ How to know the astrological sign of your cat? It can be determined by either their date of birth or adoption, as adoption is often considered a second birth for cats.

  • ✨ You can discover the astrological traits that describe the cat, such as their independence, diva-like tendencies, sense of humor, intelligence, and more.

  • ✨ It's also important to consider the astrological relationship between cats and plants...


♊️ Gemini Cats are:
  • ▪️social
  • ▪️chatty
  • ▪️intelligent
  • ▪️enthusiastic
  • ▪️"computer cats". One of their favorite pastimes is watching other cats on the internet and attempting to engage with them. They are natural communicators, friendly companions, and technologically savvy.


🌟 Learn more about Gemini Cats and their lucky plants

#PeopleCats #Horoscope

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This is not AI

Wood Chip Flower - Strophanthus bovinii

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

@TopTropicals you will discover exotic plants you've never seen before:
🏵 Breathtaking flowers and perfume plants
🥭 Rare fruit trees from around the world
🌿 Ethnomedical herbs

✅ All you need to know about rare tropical plants, how to grow and use them, where to get them - in one TopTropicals channel.
We have them all.

👉 Subscribe and share:
TopTropicals - We Grow Happiness