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What plant you need if your kid is afraid of chickens

Neea psychotrioides - Pigeon Plum, Hoja de Salat, Saltwood

🐓 What plant you need if your kid is afraid of chickens
  • 🐣 Neea psychotrioides - Pigeon Plum, Hoja de Salat, Saltwood - from Central America is rare in cultivation. This small tree or bush should get more attention from tropical plant collectors.
  • 🐣 Neea is very nice, easy growing and make those "jelly beans" like berries. The flowers are almost unnoticeable. The berries are very showy and come right after. It fruits for several months non stop.
  • 🐣 Mature fruit is edible. In its native countries, this plant is widely used medicinally.
  • 🐣 From the book "Messages from the Gods. A Guide to the useful plants of Belize": "It is used to treat babies who can not sleep, often accompanied with crying, especially when they have been frightened by chickens..." So the plant is very useful especially for those who are afraid of chickens!


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How Turks Cap can be full of snow in Summer

Malvaviscus x penduliflorus Variegata -

Malvaviscus x penduliflorus Variegata - "Summer Snow"

Malvaviscus x penduliflorus Variegata -

Malvaviscus x penduliflorus Variegata - "Summer Snow"

Malvaviscus x penduliflorus Variegata - "Summer Snow"

❄️ How Turk's Cap can be full of snow in Summer
  • ⛄️ Malvaviscus x penduliflorus Variegata - "Summer Snow"- is very rare variegated variety Turk's Cap, or Firecracker Hibiscus.
  • ⛄️ Almost ever-blooming, this shrub looks much like a hibiscus (to which it is closely related) which flowers are ready to open. In fact, the flowers never open much, hence the common name of Sleepy Hibiscus.
  • ⛄️ It blooms often, and the flowers attract hummingbirds. The 2 inch long tubular flowers appear to be constructed of crimson crepe paper as they nod against the large variegated leaves.
  • ⛄️ Some leaves can be completely white! The little tree looks like a decorated Christmas tree!
  • ⛄️ Can be kept compact shape and is good for container culture and bonsai.


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Is purple your favorite color? This is your plant!

Tibouchina

💜 Is purple your favorite color? This is your plant!
  • 🟪 Tibouchinas are tropical gems famous for their vibrant purple flowers, which feature unique, eyelash-like stamens that give them an enchanting look.
  • 🟪 Their soft, velvety leaves add another layer of charm, making these plants a delight for both the eyes and the touch.


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Fun Fact: Giant Pelican Flower

Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis - Giant Pelican Flower

Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis - Giant Pelican Flower

Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis - Giant Pelican Flower

Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis - Giant Pelican Flower

Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis - Giant Pelican Flower

Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis - Giant Pelican Flower

😱 Fun Fact: Giant Pelican Flower

🦉 Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis - Giant Pelican Flower - boasts flowers over 10 inches long, with a zany pelican-like shape and a lemony scent🍋
Its striking pattern of white and reddish-brown makes it a rare and fascinating collectible that thrives on a stake, trellis, or even in a hanging basket! Great butterfly attractor.
More info: previous post.

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How to have the Blue Sky in just one season and forever

Thunbergia laurifolia - Blue Sky vine, Blue Trumpet Vine, Scrambling sky flower

💙 How to have the Blue Sky in just one season and forever
  • 🔵 Thunbergia laurifolia - Blue Sky vine, Blue Trumpet Vine, Scrambling sky flower - is a super-fast growing climber that will cover your fence in just one season.
  • 🔵 Scrambling sky flower is the most striking blue flowered vine in the world, with a robust and twining habit producing long hanging clusters of 3" sky blue funnel shaped flowers from fall through spring, displayed throughout it's dense deep green foliage.
  • 🔵 White flowering variety is Thunbergia grandiflora Alba.


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Fun Fact: what Bougainvillea is thornless and grows as a tree

Bougainvillea arborea

Bougainvillea arborea

Bougainvillea arborea

Bougainvillea arborea

😳 Fun Fact: what Bougainvillea is thornless and grows as a tree

💜 Bougainvillea arborea is a rare gem with fragrant lavender-pink blooms and no thorns! Its slow, compact growth naturally forms a charming tree shape, and best of all, it doesn’t need pruning—perfect for low-maintenance gardens.
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Fun Fact: Lemon-Scented Climbing Ylang-Ylang

Artabotrys siamensis - Climbing Ylang-Ylang Vine

Artabotrys siamensis - Climbing Ylang-Ylang Vine

Artabotrys siamensis - Climbing Ylang-Ylang Vine

Artabotrys siamensis - Climbing Ylang-Ylang Vine

🍋 Fun Fact: Lemon-Scented Climbing Ylang-Ylang

✨ Artabotrys siamensis - Climbing Ylang-Ylang, is a fragrant beauty that can either climb as a woody vine or be trimmed into a lush shrub. Its lemon-scented flowers are a delightful aromatic treat, making it a versatile and enchanting addition to your garden.

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What is the best flowering bush that everyone loves?

Calliandra schultzii - Dwarf Powderpuff

💑 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
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Why the shamans call Ayahuasca vine of the soul

Banisteriopsis caapi - Ayahuasca

Banisteriopsis caapi - Ayahuasca

Banisteriopsis caapi - Ayahuasca

Banisteriopsis caapi - Ayahuasca

🧙‍♀️ Why the shamans call Ayahuasca "vine of the soul"

🥃 Banisteriopsis caapi, known as Ayahuasca, is the key ingredient in the traditional Amazonian brew revered as the "vine of the soul." Used in sacred rituals for its hallucinogenic and healing properties, it cleanses the body and spirit while serving as a profound teacher in indigenous ceremonies.

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Why this Tibouchina is so popular: giant leaves

Glory bush, Quaresmeira - Tibouchina multiflora (grandifolia)

💜 Why this Tibouchina is so popular: giant leaves & bold purple flowers
  • 🟣 Glory bush, Quaresmeira - Tibouchina multiflora (grandifolia) - is truly a showstopper!
  • 🟣 Fuzzy, Giant Leaves: We're talking huge velvety leaves, up to 10" across (or even 12" in shade!) - perfect for giving a gentle touch.
  • 🟣 Colorful Surprise: As the plant matures, its lower leaves shift to fiery shades of orange and red—adding a pop of color.
  • 🟣 Purple Majesty: When in bloom, it graces you with spikes of stunning purple flowers. It’s a real head-turner!
  • 🟣 Sun or Shade? No problem! This beauty thrives in either, so it’s pretty flexible for your garden.


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