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What is Pepper Made From? Black, white, green, and red

Black Pepper - Piper nigrum

Black Pepper - Piper nigrum

Black Pepper - Piper nigrum

Black Pepper - Piper nigrum

🔥 What is Pepper Made From? Black, white, green, and red...
  • ♨️ Pepper comes from the dried berries (peppercorns) of the vine Piper nigrum, a plant native to South India and now widely cultivated in tropical regions.
  • ♨️ Pepper has been a prized spice for millennia, with black and white varieties known in ancient times. The modern discovery of green and red pepper has only added to the allure of this versatile spice!
  • ♨️ The different types of pepper - black, white, green, and red - are all derived from the same plant! Their distinct flavors and colors result from variations in harvest timing and processing methods.
  • ♨️ Secrets of the Pepper Colors:


⚫️ Black Pepper: The most common variety, black pepper is made from unripe, green berries that are cooked briefly and then dried. The drying process darkens the skin, giving it a bold flavor with both pungency and aroma.
🔘 White Pepper: Created by removing the outer skin of fully ripe berries, leaving just the seed inside. White pepper has a stronger heat and less aroma, making it ideal for dishes needing subtle flavor.
🟢 Green Pepper: These are unripe berries that are either dried or pickled to preserve their fresh, herbal flavor. Green pepper is milder and more aromatic.
  • 🔴 Red Pepper: A rare variety, red peppercorns come from fully ripened berries, often dried or brined. They have a unique, fruity sweetness balanced with pungency.


♨️ Growing Pepper Plant:
  • · Piper nigrum is a moderate-growing vine that thrives on a trellis and can even grow in containers.
  • · Care: Prefers partial shade and moderate watering, making it suitable for indoor cultivation.
  • · Fertilize with Sunhine Boosters on regular basis. Miscrolement supplement (Sunshine SuperFood) is essential as Black pepper may be susceptible to leaf chlorosis (iron deficiency).


📚 Learn more from previous post:
How to grow your own Pepper plants. Five most valuable 'Pipers'

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Does Queen of the Night bloom only one night out of the year?

Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night

Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night

Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night

Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night

Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night

Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night

Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night

Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night

🪩 Does Queen of the Night bloom only one night out of the year?
  • 💎 Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night, is a captivating cactus famous for its nocturnal, powerfully fragrant blooms!
  • 💎 Native to tropical rainforests, it thrives as an exotic houseplant with its wide, fleshy leaves.
  • 💎 This plant earns its royal title by producing stunning, large white fragrant flowers that open only at night, creating a spectacular and fleeting display of beauty.
  • 💎 Each flower lasts only one night, but if you missed it - no worries! New blooms will follow from multiple buds. So you actually will have several nights to enjoy it!
  • 💎 A must-have for those who love unique and fragrant indoor plants.


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What is the sweetest Passionfruit?

Passiflora nitida, Bell Apple, Water Lemon fruit

Passiflora nitida, Bell Apple, Water Lemon fruit

Passiflora nitida, Bell Apple, Water Lemon flowers

Passiflora nitida, Bell Apple, Water Lemon flowers

🌸 What is the sweetest Passionfruit?
  • 🍋 Passiflora nitida, also called Bell Apple or Water Lemon, is a rare gem among passion fruits, native to the lush Amazon jungle. Its orange-yellow fruits are much sweeter than typical passion fruits, with succulent, non-acidic pulp that’s irresistibly flavorful.
  • 🍋 This tropical vine thrives in lowland regions from Costa Rica to Brazil, growing rapidly in warm climates.
  • 🍋 Fruits: Small (up to 2 inches), orange-yellow, and incredibly sweet, best enjoyed fresh.
  • 🍋 Flowers: Striking blue and red blooms, resembling those of P. laurifolia and P. quadrangularis.
  • 🍋 Growth: A vigorous, fast-growing vine suited for tropical conditions; frost protection is essential.
  • 🍋 Uses: Often eaten fresh but also a key ingredient in the refreshing drink "Purple Passion."
  • 🍋 #Fun_Facts: Despite its sweet, crowd-pleasing taste, this fruit remains a relatively unknown delight, making it a treasure for tropical fruit enthusiasts.


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Why this cactus is called Blue Flame

Pseudorhipsalis amazonica - Blue Flame Cactus

Pseudorhipsalis amazonica - Blue Flame Cactus

Pseudorhipsalis amazonica - Blue Flame Cactus

Pseudorhipsalis amazonica - Blue Flame Cactus

Pseudorhipsalis amazonica - Blue Flame Cactus

Pseudorhipsalis amazonica - Blue Flame Cactus

⚡ Why this cactus is called Blue Flame 🔥
  • 🔥 Pseudorhipsalis amazonica - Blue Flame Cactus - is a spectacular bloomer!
  • 🔥This is a rare, spineless, epiphytic cactus from the rainforests of the Amazon jungle.
  • 🔥 The flowers emerge along the leaf edges from late spring through early summer. They have a distinctive blue tip on the magenta flower, just like a blue flame!


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The Sound of Shrooms

🍄 The Sound of Silence Shrooms: Sound on! 🥳

It's a Catnip Time! Chief's song of Happiness... He might not have an angel voice but he is sincere in sharing his joy!

Share your cats in comments!
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Is it Cashew nut or Cashew Apple?

Cashew Tree (Anacardium occidentale) fruit

Cashew Tree (Anacardium occidentale) fruit

Cashew Tree (Anacardium occidentale) fruit

Cashew Tree (Anacardium occidentale) fruit

Cashew Tree (Anacardium occidentale) fruit

Cashew Tree (Anacardium occidentale) fruit

Cashew Tree (Anacardium occidentale) fruit

Cashew Tree (Anacardium occidentale) fruit

Cashew Tree (Anacardium occidentale) flowers

Cashew Tree (Anacardium occidentale) flowers

🌰 Is it Cashew nut or Cashew Apple? 🍏
  • 🥨 Cashew Tree (Anacardium occidentale) is a small, fast-growing marvel that gives us both the crunchy cashew nut and the juicy, quirky "cashew apple"
  • 🥨 It's a tropical multitasker, thriving in poor soils, drought, and salty winds, and can even fruit in a pot within two years!
  • 🥨 Cashew #Fun_Facts:

  • ♦️The Fruit Switcheroo: The true fruit is the nut, while the brightly colored "apple" is actually a swollen stem. Talk about a fruit with an identity twist!
  • ♦️The cashew apple has a sweet-astringent flavor and can be eaten fresh, stewed, or turned into delicious fragrant juice. A tangy treat!
  • ♦️Nut Know-How: Raw cashews are caustic and must be roasted outdoors because their fumes are anything but friendly.
  • ♦️Whether in sandy soils or salty winds, this tree keeps thriving, proving it's as tough as it is tasty.
  • ♦️The cashew tree is not just a food source; it's a conversation starter! Perfect for gardeners who love both practicality and personality.


🛒 Get your own Cashew Tree

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Enjoy Black Friday deals!

Enjoy Black Friday deals!
🐈 Enjoy Black Friday deals!

👍 This Holiday week, enjoy the best deals ever and fill your garden with all the plants you always wanted. Check out our instant discounts and deals here, and don't forget about our limited time promotion:

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When Butterfly Bush is in bloom

Butterfly Bush - Odontonema

🦋 When Butterfly Bush is in bloom
  • 🦋 Butterfly Bush - Odontonema is in full bloom again this time of the year! Spectacular Winter bloomer and butterfly attractor.
  • 🦋 Takes both sun and shade, and tolerates light frost. Very easy plant!


📚 From previous posts:

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Wait until they grow up

😵 Wait until they grow up...

"I'm not afraid of growing old, I'm afraid of growing up." - George Bernard Shaw

Share your pets in comments!
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