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Gustavia augusta - Heaven Lotus, flower
Gustavia augusta - Heaven Lotus, tree
Gustavia augusta - Heaven Lotus, flower
Gustavia augusta - Heaven Lotus, flower close-up
Gustavia augusta - Heaven Lotus, fruit
💐 This is why it's called Heaven Lotus Tree - fragrant and edible!
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- Gustavia augusta - Heaven Lotus - is a stunning, small tropical tree from Brazil that looks like it stepped right out of a tropical paradise. The spectacular, perfumed flowers resembling Lotus are as beautiful as they are unique.
- These large, striking blooms with white-and pink petals and a magic sweet fragrance are so eye-catching that the central crown almost looks good enough to eat!
- Straight, often unbranched trunk, with a single cluster of leaves at the top, gives it a palm-like vibe. As it grows older, it may sprout a few large branches, each with its own leafy crown. The leaves are huge - no other tree around has leaves quite as big, except maybe a palm. They're long, narrow at the base, and broad at the top, making them a real showstopper.
- The rounded, pear-shaped fruit grow directly on the trunk (a trait called cauliflory, see earlier post) and contains delicious yellowish-orange pulp that can be boiled and resemble meat in taste. The leaves, when boiled into a decoction, are said to cure intoxication.
- Truly an exciting, one-of-a-kind tree, a gem for collectors! Can be grown in containers.
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"Things are not always what they seem; the first appearance can be deceptive." - Phaedrus
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Dichorisandra thyrsiflora - Blue Ginger, Sapphire Gem
Dichorisandra thyrsiflora - Blue Ginger, Sapphire Gem
Dichorisandra thyrsiflora - Blue Ginger, Sapphire Gem
Dichorisandra thyrsiflora - Blue Ginger, Sapphire Gem
Dichorisandra thyrsiflora - Blue Ginger, Sapphire Gem
🍿 Revelation of James Coconuts
"Everything has its secrets, and the key to discovering them is looking beyond what's visible." - Albert Einstein
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How to grow Ice Cream Bean Tree: Eating the fruit and planting the tree
Ruellia colorata, Colorama
Ruellia colorata, Colorama
Ruellia colorata, Colorama
Ruellia colorata, Colorama
Ruellia colorata, Colorama
🎄 What is the most excusive tropical Christmas flower?
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- 🎅 A festive showstopper, Ruellia colorata, known as Colorama, is a rare and vibrant addition to exotic container plant collection. Its brilliant scarlet bracts color up for Christmas and stay bright carmine for several months.
- 🎅 Native to Brazil, this small plant grows 2-4 feet tall, displaying brilliant scarlet bracts and crimson flowers that stay bright for months, adding a touch of holiday cheer.
- 🎅 One of Colorama's most striking features is its photoperiodic response: the top leaves turn crimson red around Christmas time due to changes in daylight length, much like the beloved Poinsettia. After winter, these leaves return to green, keeping the plant lively and versatile year-round.
- 🎅 Its blooms are a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a favorite for wildlife enthusiasts.
- 🎅 Colorama thrives in shady to semi-shady spots and requires regular watering to stay lush and healthy. It's perfect for USDA zones 9-11 but can also be grown in colder regions if protected from frost. For winter care in cooler climates, move it indoors or to a warm area to keep this stunning beauty happy and blooming.
- 🎅 When grown in pots, ensure good drainage, use rich organic soil, and place the plant in a bright location.
- 🎅 Prune twice a year to maintain its compact, bushy shape, and fertilize with a flowering fertilizer once established.
Photoperiodism is the process where plants respond to the length of day and night, triggering changes such as leaf coloration or flowering.
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