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How to grow Jackfruit in a pot:
the biggest fruit in the world

Jackfruit - Artocarpus heterophyllus

Q: Can I grow Jackfruit in a pot?

A: Yes, you can! Jackfruit trees, despite producing the largest tree-borne fruit in the world - up to 80 pounds and 36 inches long - can thrive and fruit in containers. The tree has a clever feature: it grows fruit only at the base of the trunk, allowing you to manage its height and size. With regular pruning, the tree can stay compact at just 6-7 feet tall, making it perfect for pot culture.

1. Getting started: pot sizes and growth tips

Start with: A 3-7 gallon container.
As it grows: Gradually increase to a 15-25 gallon pot by the time it reaches fruiting size (2-4 years).
Pruning is key: Keep the tree topped at 6-7 feet to focus its energy on fruit production.
Fertilize regularly: Use high-quality plant food like Sunshine Boosters C-Cibus to promote healthy growth and fruit development. C-Cibus is the best natural plant food for fruit and edibles.

2. Fun facts about Jackfruit - Artocarpus heterophyllus

Jackfruit - Artocarpus heterophyllus

A mature Jackfruit tree can produce 200 pounds of fruit per year.
The fruit consists of large, sweet, yellow bulbs with a banana-like aroma.
Seedlings start fruiting within 3-4 years, with fruits ripening in just 4-6 months after flowering.

3. Cold tolerance of Jackfruit trees

Though often thought of as ultra-tropical, mature trees can withstand light frost for short periods without major damage. Keeping Jackfruit in pots also offers an easy way to move them indoors during cold spells if you're in a cooler climate.

4. Secrets for successful Jackfruit production

- Frost-free temperatures are essential.
- Use rich, organic soil with compost, manure, or peat moss.
- Maintain moist soil with regular watering.
- Constant pruning to keep the tree under 7 feet promotes healthy fruiting.
- Apply fertilizer and microelements regularly for better fruit quality.

By following these tips, you'll be able to enjoy the world's biggest fruit right from your patio!

Jackfruit - Artocarpus heterophyllus

Learn more:
About Jackfruit
How to grow the biggest fruit on Earth
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Jackfruit Tree. The Biggest fruit on the Planet Earth!
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Jackfruit - Artocarpus heterophyllus

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How to make your Hibiscus plants thrive and bloom

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🌷 How to make your Hibiscus plants thrive and bloom

"If your plant isn't flowering, feed it." - Winn Soldani (Fancy Hibiscus)

💬 Among gardeners, Hibiscus plants have a reputation to have couple maintenance issues:
  1. they can get bugsy (because they must be so tasty!)
  2. they can get leggy, especially fancy grafted cultivars, and after a while they don't look as perfect as when they came from a nursery.


    3. ‼️ Tips for healthy and pretty hibiscus plants (can be applied to other flowering shrubs)
    • 🟡Full sun. Essential for profuse flowering and keeps away diseases.
    • 🟡Pruning. Keep it pruned and it will get bushy and produce more blooms.
    • 🟡Well-drained soil. Hibiscus likes regular watering but hates wet feet.
    • 🟡Nutrition program. Hibiscus plants are heavy feeders. But keep in mind that if you just keep pushing granulated plant food, you can over-fertilize the plant. Excessive salts will accumulate in soil and you will end up with a sickly looking plant.


    ⚠️ Keys to balanced plant food and bloom booster
    • 💋Use liquid fertilizer, preferably amino acid based, it won't create nutrients lock up
    • 💋Fertilize on regular basis, it's better dilute concentration and add food with every watering
    • 💋Always add micro-elements - they are essential for plant health


    🌞 If you do this right, the result will be:
    • ⏺healthy, green plants, like they just came from a nursery
    • ⏺reliable blooming circle
    • ⏺better cold tolerance and disease resistance. Remember that a strong plant will be less ⏺stressed and less "bugged" by bugs!


    😎 We suggest Sunshine Boosters Megaflor - scientifically balanced liquid fertilizer that is amino acid based = natural and organic, can be used for both flowers and edibles, and what's most important - year around. It is safe to use virtually with every watering, all year around!

    🔥 This is all you need for healthy plants and lots of flowers!

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Why my plant turned yellow? And why plants need Micronutrients? The answer is:

Why my plant turned yellow? And why plants need Micronutrients? The answer is: Why my plant turned yellow? And why plants need Micronutrients? The answer is: Why my plant turned yellow? And why plants need Micronutrients? The answer is: Why my plant turned yellow? And why plants need Micronutrients? The answer is:
🍴 Why my plant turned yellow? And why plants need Micronutrients? The answer is: they need Superfood!

Nothing is more disappointing than when your plant’s bright green leaves begin to turn yellow. Too often gardeners blame pests for these issues, but at the root of the problem is almost always a nutrient deficiency.

Plants need both macronutrients and micronutrients.
Macronutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) help plants grow big and strong.
Micronutrients (like iron, zinc, copper, and manganese) are just like vitamins, needed in small amounts but are just as important for plant health.

Why are micronutrients important?

  • 📌 They help plants with vital processes like making food (photosynthesis) and building strong roots.
  • 📌 Without enough micronutrients, plants can look weak, turn yellow, or grow poorly.


🥢 Why use Sunshine Superfood for micronutrients?

  • 📌 Effective and fast: plants get the right amount of micronutrients quickly and efficiently.
  • 📌 Balanced formula: your plants get everything they need in the right proportions.
  • 📌 Sunshine Superfood is the ultimate micro-element supplement that can fix all deficiencies.
  • 📌 Easy to apply - just mix with water and feed your plants.
  • 📌 The quick absorption helps prevent nutrient deficiencies.


👍 Even if your soil is lacking in certain micronutrients, Sunshine Superfood ensures your plants get exactly what they need.

📚 Learn in details:
Micronutrients Delivery Systems
Element Deficiencies in Your Garden

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Why Should I Use Sunshine Boosters?

Southern Landscape

Southern Landscape

Sunshine Boosters

Sunshine Boosters

😎 Why Should I Use Sunshine Boosters?

⚠️ Plants need nutrients to grow strong and healthy. Nutrients help plants develop roots, leaves, flowers, and fruits. Sunshine Boosters fertilizers provide all key nutrients.

Sunshine Boosters are specially made to give plants everything they need to thrive. They work for both indoor and outdoor plants.

😼 Why Sunshine Boosters are better than other fertilizers?
  • 🟡Easy to use: Just mix with water and feed your plants.
  • 🟡Balanced nutrients: They contain the right mix of essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, as well as trace minerals.
  • 🟡No harmful chemicals: Sunshine Boosters are safe for your plants, pets, and the environment.


😎 Benefits of using Sunshine Boosters:
  • 🟡Plants grow faster and produce more flowers and fruits.
  • 🟡Stronger plants can resist diseases, pests, and tough weather.
  • 🟡Sunshine Boosters help plants recover from stress, like after being moved or pruned.
  • 🟡For all types of plants: whether you have tropical plants, vegetables, fruit trees, or flowers, Sunshine Boosters help them grow better.


Sunshine Boosters make your plants stronger, healthier, and more beautiful. By using Sunshine Boosters, you’re giving your plants everything they need to grow fast, resist stress, and produce lots of flowers or fruits. It’s the best way to keep your plants happy and thriving!

📚 Learn in more details from the article:
Why should you use Sunshine Boosters

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Sunshine Mango Tango for previous post

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Sunshine Boosters "Mango Tango"

🥭 Sunshine Mango Tango for previous post 👆

⬆️ Sunshine Boosters "Mango Tango" - all you need for a healthy Mango tree to produce lots of fruit for you!

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How to protect Mango Trees from Cold Weather

Small Mango tree with fruit

🥶 How to protect Mango Trees from Cold Weather

🌞 Mango trees love warm weather. They grow best in temperatures between 70F to 100F.

📍 Cold weather can be harmful to mango trees: when the temperature drops below freezing, trees can get damaged. Frost can hurt young leaves and flowers, reducing the amount of fruit.

💬 Ways to protect mango trees from cold
  • 🔹 Right location: Plant in sunny areas with protection from cold winds.
  • 🔹 Cover them up: Use blankets or frost cloth to protect young trees.
  • 🔹 Add mulch: Helps keep the roots warm during cold weather.
  • 🔹 Move potted trees: Bring them inside when it gets too cold.
  • 🔹 Use Sunshine Boosters to improve tree hardiness

➡ Fertilized mango trees are stronger and more resilient.
  • ➡ They grow faster and have better root systems, making them more hardy against cold weather.
  • ➡ Sunshine Boosters provide the essential nutrients needed for strength and vigor, helping plants recover faster from cold damage.


🥭 Sunshine Boosters "Mango Tango" makes mango trees stronger and more resistant to cold. A well-fed tree can survive cold better and produce more fruit. With Sunshine Boosters, you ensure your mango trees stay healthy, even in chilly weather!

📚 Learn more from the articles:
Mango trees and how to deal with cold weather
How to fertilize your Mango trees

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Which fertilizer to use: Organic or Inorganic?

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Inorganic fertilizers

Inorganic fertilizers

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💩 Which fertilizer to use: Organic or Inorganic?

ℹ️ Fertilizers help plants grow. They give plants nutrients they need. There are two types of fertilizers:

🐮 Organic Fertilizers:
  • · Made from natural materials: compost, manure, plant waste.
  • · Good for the soil and environment.
  • · Release nutrients slowly, which helps plants over time.


🧪 Inorganic Fertilizers:
  • · Made from chemicals in factories.
  • · Can give plants quick nutrients.
  • · Might harm the soil and environment over time.


⏺Pros of Organic Fertilizers:
  • · Better for the health of the soil.
  • · Helps good microorganisms live in the soil.
  • · Safer for pets and kids.

  • 🔴Cons of Inorganic Fertilizers:

· Can cause pollution.
· Might make soil unhealthy if used too much.

🟢 Sunshine Boosters is your ultimate solution:
  • ➡ based on organic fertilizers (organic amino-acids).
  • ➡ help plants grow strong and healthy without harming the environment.
  • ➡ make the soil better, support friendly bugs, and are safe for everyone.
  • ➡Using Sunshine Boosters means you’re taking care of your plants and the planet!


📚 Learn more, with charts:
Organic or inorganic fertilizers, which is best?

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Why do we love Ground Orchids?

Ground Orchids

Ground Orchids

❔ Why do we love Ground Orchids?

❓ 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.
  • 💋 For profuse blooming, apply Sunshine Orchidasm - Orchid TotalFeed Booster.
  • 💋Watch the video in next post 👇


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Earrings for your Princess!

Dichrostachys cinerea - Princess Earrings, Sickle bush

💎 Earrings for your Princess!

⭐️ 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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We remember 9/11, and we always will

Two kittens, black and white, with American Flag

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Martin Luther King Jr.

As this day approaches, the weight of its memories fills our hearts - honoring the lives lost, the bravery of the heroes, and the resilience that carried us through such a difficult time.

In our journey of healing, let us stand united, supporting one another with love, kindness, and understanding. In times like these, tolerance and mutual respect, regardless of our differences, become gifts we share with the world.

Take a moment to appreciate what we have today, the people who surround us, and the ones who love us. Cherish them while they are here - today. Give a hug to those you love while you have the chance.

Nature offers us healing power in its quiet way. Fragrant flowers calm the mind, young fruiting trees represent renewal, every plant reminds us of life's resilience. As we reflect, may the beauty and growth around us help us find peace, and remind us of the strength that comes from standing together.

Dichrostachys cinerea - Princess Earrings, Sickle bush

In the photo above: Dichrostachys cinerea - Princess Earrings, Sickle bush from West Africa is one of the most unusual and unforgettable flowers of cheerful color combination... Let them bring hope, joy and sunshine into your day.

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