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What orchid tree has stunning red and yellow flowers year around?
Bauhinia madagascariensis - Red Butterfly Orchid Tree
We showed you in earlier post one showy red Orchid tree - Bauhinia galpinii; but this one is even more spectacular!
- 🔴 Bauhinia madagascariensis - Red Butterfly Orchid Tree is a very rare plant in cultivation and one of the most spectacular Bauhinia. Rare, collectible species.
- 🔴 Flowers and extremely showy, look like scarlet butterflies with bright yellow stripes at the base of each petal.
- 🔴 It grows into a small tree or tall bush. Fast growing. Attracts butterflies.
- 🔴 Plant in in full sun to get the most of its flowering season - this one literally blooms year around!
📚 More posts about Bauhinias:
- · How to grow Orchid Trees in pots
- · Why Bauhinias are called Orchid Trees: orchid flowers with butterfly wings...
- · What is the best shade tree that is fast growing and beautiful?
- · Why red flowers are so attractive? Bauhinia galpinii - Pride of De Kaap
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In this world of ever rising prices, we've managed to slash our shipping costs to you by up to 50% in certain locations!
As prices have continued to skyrocket over the last 3-4 years, we are all feeling the pinch. At Top Tropicals we've done our very best to keep our plant prices steady and have even reduced some prices! But we don't control shipping costs and fuel surcharges and we have felt your frustration in trying to get our plants to you at reasonable shipping rates.
We've spent the last months working with our packaging and shipping suppliers and partners and have managed to slash your shipping costs by up to 50% depending on your location, on top of existing discounts and shipping specials.
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How to make a zippy Papaya-Citrus Marinade
🍗 🍖 The Papaya enzyme papain makes this fruit especially suitable for tenderizing meat in marinades. Use this zippy marinade for beef or poultry.
✔️ 1 cup papaya puree- ✔️ 1 tbsp lime zest
- ✔️ 1/3 cup grapefruit juice
- ✔️ 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- ✔️ 1 tbsp honey
- ✔️ 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- ✔️ 1 tbsp coarse black pepper
- ✔️ 1/2 tsp basil leaves
- ✔️ 2 tbsp olive oil
🍊 Combine and mix all ingredients except olive oil, then gradually mix in olive oil. Marinade meat for 2-8 hrs and cook over grill.
📚 From previous posts:
- • How to have fresh Papaya fruit year around
- • Top 3 most wanted Papaya varieties
- • The truth about Papaya
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How to get an easy and showy butterfly attracting bush
Tecoma stans - Yellow Elder
Tecoma stans - Yellow Elder, flower
Tecoma stans - Yellow Elder flowering
- 🐝 Tecoma stans - Yellow Elder is a great everblooming bush or a small tree for your butterfly garden.
- 🐝 Golden Blooms: Bright yellow trumpet-shaped flowers that light up your garden with vibrant color.
- 🐝 Pollinator's Delight: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, adding lively visitors to your garden.
- 🐝 Drought-Tolerant: Tough and resilient, perfect for sunny spots and low-water gardens.
- 🐝 Long Blooming: Flowers almost all year round, providing continuous bursts of sunshine.
- 🐝 Compact Size: Ideal for small spaces or containers, fitting nicely into any garden layout.
- 🐝 Easy Care: Low-maintenance and hardy to light freeze, great for gardeners of all experience levels.
- 🐝 Lush Greenery: Rich green foliage that stays beautiful all year, even when not in bloom.
- 🐝 Tropical Charm: Adds a bright, tropical feel, making every day feel like a sunny getaway.
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