😏 What fruit smells like roses? Rose apple!

• 🌹 If you liked the Java Plum (Jambolan) from our earlier post, its close relative is even more exciting, because the fruit smells like roses!
• 🌹 Syzygium jambos - Rose Apple - is a fragrant delight fruit! Also known as Malabar Plum or Pomme Rosa, the Rose Apple produces crisp, juicy fruits with a distinct rose scent, highly prized for jellies and confections.
• 🌹 This easy-to-grow plant is moderately cold-hardy and can tolerate poor soils.
• 🌹 Rose Apple trees are versatile – they make attractive, wide-spreading shade trees and can also thrive as compact, bushy fruiting plants in containers. Whether in the ground or a pot, this charming tree brings beauty and fragrance to any space!

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🌳 How to get a large, bushy, exotic fruit tree in no time

*Meet the Divine Berry - Syzygium cumini - Jambolan, Java Plum

*Jambolan boasts fragrant white flowers in clusters at stem tips and produces purplish-black berries with sweet or mildly tangy flavors.

*These versatile fruits can be enjoyed raw or turned into tarts, sauces, and jams.

*Beyond its culinary use, Jambolan plays a role in folk medicine, with seeds, leaves, and bark used in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine.

*According to Hindu tradition, Rama survived on this fruit during his 14-year exile, earning it the title "fruit of the gods." Hindu mythology even describes Lord Krishna’s skin as the color of Jambul. The leaves are commonly used to decorate marriage pendals in India.

*This fast-growing, bushy tree isn't just for fruit lovers – it also makes a beautiful ornamental, forming dense privacy screens. The tree grows super fast - becoming a large, bushy screen in just two seasons, making it perfect for privacy or creating a dense ornamental barrier.

🎥 The tree on the video is only 3 years old!

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😮 Spooktacular Halloween Sale!

• 😀 Halloween is creeping in, and it's time to treat your garden to some tropical magic! No tricks - just bold, exotic beauties ready to boo-st your outdoor space. Our plants have flourished all summer, growing large and vibrant, and are now ready to keep your garden bursting with life year-round.
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📸 Clinacanthus nutans - Snake plant 🐍

Celebrate Halloween with this exotic Thai plant that marries beauty and folklore!
Its striking blooms resemble the open mouths of snakes, adding a mysterious allure to your garden. Traditionally used in Thailand for snake bite relief, this captivating specimen not only enhances your space but also sparks conversation among guests. Don't miss the chance to impress with this enchanting plant during the spooky season!

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🌷 Did you know that Tea has Camellia flowers?

• 🍃 Camellia sinensis - the Tea Leaf Tree - is used to make all true teas: green, black, white, and oolong.

🌱 Tea facts:

• · Tea is the world’s second most consumed drink, after water.
• · Green tea is packed with antioxidants that protect your cells.
• · Drinking tea boosts immunity, fights infections, and promotes oral health.
• · Regular tea drinking supports bone health, aids weight loss, and lowers heart disease risk.
• · Tea contains caffeine for focus and L-theanine to reduce stress.

🍃 The plant grows slowly and can thrive in containers or frost-free gardens with sun to semi-shade.

📚Learn more from previous posts:
How to grow your own tea?
Where does the tea come from?

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❓ What is Curry made of? 🍛

• 🌿 Murraya koenigii - Curry Leaf - is the Flavor Powerhouse!
• 🌿 Curry leaf, also known as curry patta, is a beloved ingredient in Indian kitchens, prized for its aromatic, oil-rich leaves.
• 🌿 These tiny green leaves bring a burst of flavor to dishes, often used fresh or quickly fried in butter or oil to unlock their full potential. In some recipes, they are toasted or oven-dried just before use for an extra punch.
• 🌿 Traditionally, curry leaves are enjoyed by diabetics in southern India for their health benefits.
• 🌿 The plant also graces you with small, fragrant white flowers, followed by showy purple fruit - making it as delightful to the nose as it is to the taste buds!

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✨ Why should you grow Chinese keys ginger in your garden?

• 🟡If you're looking for a plant that offers both culinary versatility and health benefits, Boesenbergia rotunda, or Chinese Keys Ginger, or Fingerroot, is a fantastic choice.
• 🟡This Southeast Asian herb is known not just for its ability to spice up soups and seafood dishes, but also for its role in traditional medicine. From aiding digestion to boosting vitality and longevity, this plant brings more than just flavor to the table.
• 🟡Whether you're a foodie exploring new tastes or someone seeking natural wellness solutions, this unique ginger might just be the perfect addition to your garden and kitchen!

📚 Learn also from previous post:
Most interesting edible gingers

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😼 10 Health Benefits of Canistel Fruit

Pouteria campechiana, Canistel Tree, or Eggfruit, is very popular heart-shaped fruit in the tropics and subtropics. In addition to its excellent taste of an eggnog, it is also a very useful plant.

• 💛 Heart Health: Rich in potassium, helping regulate blood pressure.
• 💛 Lowers Diabetes Risk: Contains niacin, which improves blood sugar control.
• 💛 Eye Health: High in beta-carotene, reducing the risk of cataracts.
• 💛 Relieves Arthritis: Niacin improves joint mobility and reduces inflammation.
• 💛 Cancer Prevention: Packed with antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and beta-carotene.
• 💛 Boosts Immunity: Vitamin C strengthens the immune system.
• 💛 Aids Digestion: High fiber supports bowel regularity.
• 💛 Prevents Anemia: Iron promotes hemoglobin production.
• 💛 Strengthens Bones: Calcium and phosphorus enhance bone health.
• 💛 Improves Brain Health: Iron supports oxygen flow, lowering Alzheimer's risk.

📚 Learn more about Canistel Egg Fruit
Pouteria campechiana - Canistel, the curious heart-shaped Egg Super-Fruit

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😼 Top 10 fruit you'll ever need for your health benefits:
#10 Loquat 🍑

• 🟡Loquat are very popular and are eaten fresh or used in making jams, jellies, pies, and fruit salads.
• 🟡Loquat is rich in vitamin A, supporting eye health. It contains antioxidants that help fight inflammation and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
• 🟡The fiber in loquats aids digestion and helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

📚 More about Nescafe from previous posts:

• 💋Loquat Liquor recipe
• 💋Top 10 fast-fruiting trees:#5. Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica)
• 💋Golden Loquat – the Symbol of Prosperity, and it tastes like apricots

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😼 Top 10 fruit you'll ever need for your health benefits:
#9 Nescafe 🫘

• 🟡Nescafe - Mucuna pruriens - is used in herbal supplements or ground into powder for teas and health drinks.
• 🟡It is known for its potential to boost dopamine levels, improving mood and reducing stress.
• 🟡It supports cognitive function, muscle growth and increases energy levels.

📚 More about Nescafe from previous posts:

• 💋How to make Nescafe from Mucuna beans
• 💋What is Nescafe Coffee made from?

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😼 Top 10 fruit you'll ever need for your health benefits:
#8 Loilita (Surinam) Cherry 🍒

• 🟡Surinam cherry is rich in vitamin C, boosting the immune system and skin health.
• 🟡Its antioxidants reduce inflammation and protect against free radical damage.
• 🟡It contains fiber, which supports healthy digestion.
• 🟡Surinam cherries are used in jams, sauces, and desserts or eaten fresh.

Variety Lolita has dark, almost black fruit that is large, super sweet, and has no aftertaste unlike regular red fruit variety.

📚 More about Surinam Cherry from previous posts:

• 💋Who is that Sweet Black Lolita from Surinam?
• 💋Top 10 fast-fruiting trees: #3. Eugenias - Tropical Cherries
• 💋How to make a jam with Surinam Cherry

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