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🔥 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?

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  💎 Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night, is a captivating cactus famous for its nocturnal, powerfully fragrant blooms!
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  💎 Native to tropical rainforests, it thrives as an exotic houseplant with its wide, fleshy leaves.
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  💎 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.
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  💎 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!
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  💎 A must-have for those who love unique and fragrant indoor plants.

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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.

🛒 Order Queen of the Night

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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.

🛒 Order Queen of the Night

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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, 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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