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How to add flowering vines to the landscape

Urechites lutea (Pentalinon luteum) - Yellow Mandevilla

๐Ÿ” How to add flowering vines to the landscape
  • ๐Ÿ€ Vines, by their nature, are almost always climbers. There are also some that make good hanging flower vines for your baskets hanging under trees or on the front porch.
  • ๐Ÿ€ Some vines are also in the fruit category. The Passiflora is a beautiful perennial climbing vine that has very showy flowers and then a fruit that can be eaten off the vine or made into a wonderful juice. It would make a nice fast growing vine for a fence or trellis. The Barbados Gooseberry also falls into this category.
  • ๐Ÿ€ One of the most popular fast growing flowering vines is the trumpet vine - Allamanda. It is an evergreen vine and will take some cold without damage, although it is still considered a tropical flowering vine. It can be grown as a large shrub or small tree and makes a beautiful focal point in the landscape.
  • ๐Ÿ€ If you have some large trees in your yard, a great climbing vine for shade that also produces a usable product is the Pepper family. Yes, they flower and yes some of them produce pepper that you can use in your kitchen. If you like to know what is in your food, grow your own!
  • ๐Ÿ€ Another perennial, fast growing and evergreen climbing vine is the Monstera. Monsteras will climb the side of a large tree and can produce an edible fruit after a few years. It is very tropical looking, but will take some cool nights as it is protected under the canopy of the tree.


๐ŸŽฅ Urechites lutea (Pentalinon luteum) - Yellow Mandevilla

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Some bunny loves you, and that bunny is me

Some bunny loves you, and that bunny is me
๐Ÿ˜ Some bunny loves you, and that bunny is me.

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How to make sour taste sweet and what causes the miracle?

Miracle Fruit, Synsepalum dulcificum

Miracle Fruit, Synsepalum dulcificum

Miracle Fruit, Synsepalum dulcificum

Miracle Fruit, Synsepalum dulcificum

Miracle Fruit, Synsepalum dulcificum

Miracle Fruit, Synsepalum dulcificum

๐Ÿ‹ ๐ŸŽ‚ How to make sour taste sweet and what causes the miracle?
  • ๐ŸญMiracle Fruit, Synsepalum dulcificum - is one of the strangest tropical fruit that makes sour taste sweet!
  • ๐Ÿญ The miracle is that if lemon or other sour food is eaten after the miracle fruit, the sour tastes sweet, as if sugar has been added. That kind of magical experience is unforgettable!
  • ๐Ÿญ A natural chemical in the fruit masks the tongue sour taste buds so that lemons taste like lemonade or lemon pie, or lemon candy! The sweet sensation lasts for half an hour to a few hours.
  • ๐Ÿญ Miracle fruit berries are valued as a food supplement for chemo-therapy patients to improve the taste of food.
  • ๐Ÿญ This small, evergreen shrub grows very slowly to a height of 4-6 ft in container, and 6-10 ft in natural habitat. A 10 years old plant might be easily only 4-5 feet tall. It forms an oval to pyramidal shaped bush or small tree.
  • ๐Ÿญ Miracle fruit is a small compact bush, and can be a rewarding indoor plant. It can be grown in a 1-3 gal pot and produce most of the year. Seed to fruit in 2 to 3 years. Flower to fruit in 30 to 45 days.


๐Ÿ“š Learn more about Miracle fruit, its history, and how to grow it:
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Why do we love Ground Orchids?

Ground orchids collage

Q: I need your expert advice on a low growing perennial with pretty flowers that I can plant in semi-shade close to my house. What is your favorite perennial?

A: Our most favorite bright flowering perennials are ground orchids!

Ground orchids are the easiest and most rewarding flowers for a tropical garden. They thrive in regular garden soil or potting mix, tolerate both sun and shade, and bloom nearly year-round.

Their adaptability makes them a perfect choice for any spot in the garden, whether you need to fill a sunny patch or a shaded area under trees. And look at these colors! From vibrant purples to soft pinks and yellows, ground orchids bring a splash of tropical beauty with minimal effort. Their consistent blooming makes them a must-have for gardeners seeking color all year.

Kittens with Ground 
orchids

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What is the most aromatic medicinal herb

Lippia alba - Poleo, Pitiona

Lippia alba - Poleo, Pitiona

What is the most aromatic medicinal herb
  • ๐Ÿ’ฎ Lippia alba - Poleo, Pitiona: this medicinal plant related to Lantana is widely cultivated in Mexico as an ornamental for its aromatic foliage and pretty white flowers.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฎ The essential oil composition is unique to each plant!
  • ๐Ÿ’ฎ The leaves are used for flavoring foods, such as mole sauces from Oaxaca, Mexico.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฎ The plant is used medicinally for its somatic, sedative, antidepressant, and analgesic properties.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฎ Leaves and roots are used to make tea or syrup for cough relief and are said to relieve symptoms from anxiety to flatulence and hypertension.


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Cats are like music

Cats are like music
๐ŸŽถ Cats are like music.

โ€œCats are like music. Itโ€™s foolish to try to explain their worth to those who donโ€™t appreciate them.โ€

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Earrings for your Princess!

Dichrostachys cinerea - Princess Earrings, Sickle bush

๐Ÿ’Ž Earrings for your Princess!

โญ๏ธ Dichrostachys cinerea - Princess Earrings, Sickle bush from West Africa is one of the most unusual and unforgettable flowers of cheerful color combination... They bring hope, joy and sunshine into your day!

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A fish tank is just interactive television for cats

 A fish tank is just interactive television for cats
๐Ÿ "A fish tank is just interactive television for cats." - Oliver Gaspirtz
  • ๐ŸŸ Do you have a cat and a fish tank at home? Share in comments! ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ‘‡


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How to get Live Fireworks in Winter

Clerodendrum quadriloculare - Winter Starburst, Fireworks

Clerodendrum quadriloculare - Winter Starburst, Fireworks

Clerodendrum quadriloculare - Winter Starburst, Fireworks

Clerodendrum quadriloculare - Winter Starburst, Fireworks

๐Ÿงจ How to get Live Fireworks in Winter
  • ๐ŸŽ† Clerodendrum quadriloculare - Winter Starburst, Fireworks - is a large bush or small tree with showy dark green leaves with a striking purple underside, adding visual interest even when not in bloom.
  • ๐ŸŽ† Spectacular winter blooms are slightly fragrant. Clusters of long, tubular flowers in shades of pink and white that resemble a burst of fireworks - spectacular show!
  • ๐ŸŽ† Fast growing, grows well in full sun to partial shade and thrives in warm climates, reaching heights of 8-15 feet.


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A black cat crossing your path signifies that the animal is going somewhere

 A black cat crossing your path signifies that the animal is going somewhere
๐Ÿˆ "A black cat crossing your path signifies that the animal is going somewhere." - Groucho Marx

๐Ÿ˜ It's a lucky black cat night! Share your black cats in comments.
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