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Why is it called Gold Fish Plant? This is what the flower looks like

Nematanthus wettsteinii x fritschii Bijou - Goldfish Plant

🐟Why is it called Gold Fish Plant? This is what the flower looks like...
  • 🐡 Q: I saw this beautiful plant called Gold Fish, with extremely ornamental leaves with bright mauve underneath, really stunning! But what do the flowers look like? What is it about Gold Fish?
  • 🐡 A: Nematanthus wettsteinii x fritschii Bijou - is called Goldfish Plant because its bright orange, tubular flowers look just like tiny, plump goldfish swimming through the foliage!
  • 🐡 The blooms have a rounded, slightly curved shape, with a glossy texture that mimics the shimmer of fish scales. As they dangle gracefully from the stems, they create the illusion of a school of little fish darting among the lush, trailing green leaves.
  • 🐡 Beyond its fun name, this plant is easy to grow, thrives in bright, indirect light, and blooms year-round with proper care. A playful, eye-catching beauty for hanging baskets and indoor gardens!


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Freedom

😳 Freedom

"Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed." - Martin Luther King Jr.

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Cat Puzzle

Cat Puzzle
😨 Cat Puzzle

"A cat is a puzzle for which there is no solution." - Hazel Nicholson

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How to have fruit year around: Everbearing Mulberry

Everbearing Mulberry

😎 How to have fruit year around: Everbearing Mulberry
  • 🍇Mulberry is very cold hardy and can grow in wide range of climate zones, from USDA 5 to 10. Everyone knows this sweet, tasty, juicy fruit.
  • 🍇The fast growing tree or bush will produce right away, you will see fruit the next year after planting, or even the same season!
  • 🍇Mulberry trees take poor soils and grow well in almost any conditions once established.


📚 Mulberries from previous posts:
What are the best Mulberry varieties
Top 10 fast-fruiting trees: #7. Mulberry
How Mulberry fruit helps with diabetes

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How to grow Bird of Paradise

Strelitzia reginae - Bird of Paradise

🦩 How to grow Bird of Paradise
  • ⭐️ Strelitzia reginae - Bird of Paradise (more photos in earlier post) - is incredibly easy to grow, especially in warm climates!
  • ⭐️ This tough, low-maintenance tropical thrives in full sun to partial shade, needs well-draining soil, and can handle drought once established.
  • ⭐️ It's resilient, long-lived, and nearly indestructible - perfect for beginners!
  • ⭐️ To keep it happy, just give it regular watering during growth and occasional fertilizer for best blooms.
  • ⭐️ It loves warm temperatures (zones 9-11), but in cooler areas, grow it in a pot and bring it inside during winter.
  • ⭐️ With minimal care, you'll get stunning, bird-like orange and blue flowers that bloom year after year. A showstopper, a survivor, and a statement plant all in one!


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Fountain of Youth

Fountain of Youth

“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.” - Mark Twain

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This is the Xeriscape Star

Crocosmia - Coppertips Grass, Falling Stars

Crocosmia - Coppertips Grass, Falling Stars

Crocosmia - Coppertips Grass, Falling Stars

Crocosmia - Coppertips Grass, Falling Stars

Crocosmia - Coppertips Grass, Falling Stars

Crocosmia - Coppertips Grass, Falling Stars

Crocosmia - Coppertips Grass, Falling Stars

Crocosmia - Coppertips Grass, Falling Stars

🖕 This is the Xeriscape Star

Crocosmia - Coppertips Grass, Falling Stars from the previous post ⤴️

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What is the easiest flower for dry sunny spots

Crocosmia - Coppertips Grass, Falling Stars

⭐️ What is the easiest flower for dry sunny spots
  • 🔥 Crocosmia - Coppertips Grass, Falling Stars - is a fiery burst of color!
  • 🔥 Crocosmia is perfect for borders, flower beds, and rock gardens. This easy-to-grow perennial boasts sword-like leaves and arching spikes of vivid red, orange, and golden blooms in summer, attracting hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.
  • 🔥 Resilient and long-lasting, it thrives in full sun to semi-shade and well-drained soil. Drought tolerant, great for xeriscaping. With minimal care, this plant delivers breathtaking color and pollinator activity season after season!
  • 🔥 Crocosmia adds drama, movement, and a tropical touch to your garden
  • 🔥 In colder climates, grow in pots and protect corms in winter.


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19 cats? Anyone here has more?

19 cats? Anyone here has more?
🐈 19 cats? Anyone here has more?

"Mark Twain owned up to 19 cats at one time, all of whom he loved and respected far beyond whatever he may have felt about people. His cats all bore fantastical titles, among them: Apollinaris, Beelzebub, Blatherskite, Buffalo Bill, Satan, Sin, Sour Mash, Tammany, Zoroaster, Soapy Sal and Pestilence." - Livius Drusus

🐈 How many cats do you have?

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What is the cutest miniature plant

Haemaria discolor - Jewel Orchid

💎 What is the cutest miniature plant
  • 🥳 Haemaria discolor - Jewel Orchid - is a true gem of the plant world.
  • 🥳 Jewel Orchid stuns with deep green leaves crisscrossed by glowing red veins, making it a showstopper even when not in bloom.
  • 🥳When it does flower, expect delicate, bell-shaped white blooms with golden centers, lightly fragrant and lasting up to three weeks!
  • 🥳This compact, low-growing orchid thrives in shade, perfect for containers or as an underplanting beneath trees. Easy to care for, it enjoys warmth, humidity, but no direct sun!
  • 🥳A must-have for a plant lover looking for drama and elegance in one.


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