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The Lord of the World
"In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this." - Terry Pratchett
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If you are missing Northern fruit that dont tolerate hot climate, plant this
Tropical Raspberry Mysore (Rubus albescens x niveus)
Tropical Raspberry Mysore (Rubus albescens x niveus) is from India. It thrives in heat!
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What is your cat
Cat Horoscope - Pisces Cats 2/19 - 3/20
❓ How to know the astrological sign of your cat? It can be determined by either their date of birth or adoption, as adoption is often considered a second birth for cats.
✨ You can discover the astrological traits that describe the cat, such as their independence, diva-like tendencies, sense of humor, intelligence, and more.
✨ It's also important to consider the astrological relationship between cats and plants...
♓️ Pisces Zodiac Cats are:
🌟 Learn more about Pisces Zodiac Cats and their lucky plants
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Why you need these pretty bells in your garden
💕 Strobilanthes cusia (flaccidifolius) - Chinese Rain Bell - Very showy, charming little shrub that will bring a touch of elegance and color to your garden.
💕 Impressively statured herbaceous shrub with graceful, arching branches and lovely pink, bell-shaped flowers that bloom from fall to spring, like a natural fountain of beauty.
💕 Not only is it eye-catching, but it also has a fascinating history - used to make the famous Assam Indigo dye and even for treating common ailments in traditional medicine.
💕 This fast-growing, cold-hardy plant is also great for containers
💕 Those delicate bells will attract butterflies. Add some charm and whimsy to your outdoor space!
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Why you need these pretty bells in your garden
Strobilanthes cusia (flaccidifolius) - Chinese Rain Bell
- 💕 Strobilanthes cusia (flaccidifolius) - Chinese Rain Bell - Very showy, charming little shrub that will bring a touch of elegance and color to your garden.
- 💕 Impressively statured herbaceous shrub with graceful, arching branches and lovely pink, bell-shaped flowers that bloom from fall to spring, like a natural fountain of beauty.
- 💕 Not only is it eye-catching, but it also has a fascinating history - used to make the famous Assam Indigo dye and even for treating common ailments in traditional medicine.
- 💕 This fast-growing, cold-hardy plant is also great for containers
- 💕 Those delicate bells will attract butterflies. Add some charm and whimsy to your outdoor space!
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Cat TV - sound on
💻 If your PeopleCats don't have their own Cat TV, what kind of pet owner are you???
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Powderpuff and a Bee
Calliandra haematocephala - Red Powderpuff
🎥 Calliandra haematocephala - Red Powderpuff
📚 Learn about Calliandras from previous posts:
- · The best fast growing flowering bush for a privacy screen
- · Baby-pink fluffy flower for butterflies - Lilian
- · Flowering bush that everyone loves
- · Tree Calliandra
- · How to get a big flowering bush quickly? Calliandra - Powderpuff for blocking the unwanted view
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How many cats in the room?
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A small tree of a pure gold
😊 Earlier we showed the video of Pink Tabebuia Tree 💗
😊 These trees are flowering now in Florida. It's a breathtaking view!
😊 The Dwarf Golden Tabebuia is a small, striking tree ideal for container culture or small gardens. With its sparse crown and compact size, this tree is perfect for patios or yards where space is limited.
😊 In late winter to spring, when the tree is leafless, it bursts into a stunning display of bright yellow flowers that can bloom over several weeks.
😊 It's also impressively cold-hardy, able to withstand temperatures as low as 26F for a few hours.
😊 Whether as a focal point or accent plant, the Dwarf Golden Tabebuia adds a touch of vibrant color to any Southern landscape.
😊 Perfect candidate for container culture.
Here is her golden sister in full bloom: Tabebuia chrysotricha - Dwarf Golden Tabebuia.
📚 More from previous posts:
2 most favorite flowering trees for small yards
It's not a cherry blossom! Video of spectacular Pink Tabebuia
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A small tree of a pure gold
😊 Earlier we showed the video of Pink Tabebuia Tree 💗
😊 These trees are flowering now in Florida. It's a breathtaking view!
😊 The Dwarf Golden Tabebuia is a small, striking tree ideal for container culture or small gardens. With its sparse crown and compact size, this tree is perfect for patios or yards where space is limited.
😊 In late winter to spring, when the tree is leafless, it bursts into a stunning display of bright yellow flowers that can bloom over several weeks.
😊 It's also impressively cold-hardy, able to withstand temperatures as low as 26F for a few hours.
😊 Whether as a focal point or accent plant, the Dwarf Golden Tabebuia adds a touch of vibrant color to any Southern landscape.
😊 Perfect candidate for container culture.
Here is her golden sister in full bloom: Tabebuia chrysotricha - Dwarf Golden Tabebuia.
📚 More from previous posts:
2 most favorite flowering trees for small yards
It's not a cherry blossom! Video of spectacular Pink Tabebuia
🛍 Shop Tabebuia trees
#Trees #Container_Garden
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A small tree of a pure gold
Tabebuia chrysotricha - Dwarf Golden Tabebuia
- 😊 Earlier we showed the video of Pink Tabebuia Tree 💗
- 😊 These trees are flowering now in Florida. It's a breathtaking view!
- 😊 The Dwarf Golden Tabebuia is a small, striking tree ideal for container culture or small gardens. With its sparse crown and compact size, this tree is perfect for patios or yards where space is limited.
- 😊 In late winter to spring, when the tree is leafless, it bursts into a stunning display of bright yellow flowers that can bloom over several weeks.
- 😊 It's also impressively cold-hardy, able to withstand temperatures as low as 26F for a few hours.
- 😊 Whether as a focal point or accent plant, the Dwarf Golden Tabebuia adds a touch of vibrant color to any Southern landscape.
- 😊 Perfect candidate for container culture.
Here is her golden sister in full bloom: Tabebuia chrysotricha - Dwarf Golden Tabebuia.
📚 More from previous posts:
2 most favorite flowering trees for small yards
It's not a cherry blossom! Video of spectacular Pink Tabebuia
🛍 Shop Tabebuia trees
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Smile while you still have teeth
"Life is short. Smile while you still have teeth." - Mallory Hopkins
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What cactus vine produces gooseberries
Q: I've heard about a tropical gooseberry suitable for making jams but don't know its exact name. Do you have it? Gooseberry jam is my husband's favorite, but I can't find gooseberries here in Florida - too hot, maybe?
A: Yes, we do have the plant you're looking for! We've just made some delicious jam from this tropical gooseberry, and it tastes just like the northern varieties but even more flavorful! Florida's winter is the perfect season for this wonderful fruit. Right now, our plant is growing quickly and vigorously over our fence, and it's covered with fruit. Just a couple of months earlier it was full of fragrant, beautiful white flowers!
The plant in question is Perescia aculeata, commonly known as Barbados Gooseberry. It's a unique cactus with both edible leaves and fruit, making it a tropical treasure that offers beauty as well as culinary delights.
The fruit is yellow with a juicy, subacid pulp that tastes remarkably similar to traditional gooseberries. You can enjoy the fruits fresh, stewed, or transformed into jams and jellies.
The young leaves are also edible, adding a nutritious boost to your meals.
This fast-growing vining cactus prefers well-drained soil that remains moist during the summer and drier in winter, and it can be effectively grown in containers on a trellis.
Watch a short video of Barbados Gooseberry fruiting.
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Dragon Fruit, or Pitaya - a striking member of the cactus family known for its spectacular night-blooming flowers and vibrant fruit. This climbing cactus can stretch up to 30 feet, producing fruit with flesh in shades of white, red, or magenta. Rich in antioxidants, it offers health benefits such as reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease. A staple in both traditional and modern cuisine, it's featured in products from major brands like Tropicana and Snapple. According to the legend the fruit was created thousands of years ago by fire breathing dragons.
Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night - exotic cactus from tropical rainforests with large, meaty leaves and spectacular, huge white flowers that bloom nocturnally, filling the night with their powerful fragrance. A truly mesmerizing addition to any Southern or indoor garden.
Starfish Flower (Stapelia gigantea), or Zulu Giant - Large, up to 12" wide flowers in shape of Star Fish. The plant looks like a cactus, but it's really not, belonging to Milkweed family. Makes a stunning container plant and a conversation piece!
What cactus vine produces gooseberries?
Perescia aculeata - Barbados Gooseberry
- 🙂 Perescia aculeata - Barbados Gooseberry - unique cactus with edible leaves and edible fruit, fast-growing vine. It is a tropical treasure that combines beauty with edible delights.
- 🙂 The fruit is yellow with a juicy, subacid pulp, and has a flavor that closely resembles a gooseberry. The fruits can be enjoyed fresh, stewed, or made into jams and jellies.
- 🙂 The young leaves are also edible, making them a nutritious addition to your meals.
- 🙂 A fast growing vining cactus, the Barbados Gooseberry prefers good drainage but likes its soil to remain moist during the summer, while being kept drier in the winter.
- 🙂 Can be grown in container on a trellis.
📚 Learn more from previous posts:
What is Barbados Gooseberry?
A vine, a cactus, a tasty fruit, and a pretty flower
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