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How this breath-taking flowering tree stays so compact
Ceiba hybrid - Dwarf Pink Princess
🌸 How this breath-taking flowering tree stays so compact
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- 🌸 Ceiba hybrid - Dwarf Pink Princess - is one of the #Nature_Wonders that takes your breath away!
- 🌸 A compact marvel of nature that redefines beauty in small spaces, this exquisite hybrid of the Pink Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba speciosa) grows to a manageable height of just 8-12 feet, making it perfect for small yards or container gardening.
- 🌸 Its spreading crown and profusion of blossoms make it a showstopper, proving that you don’t need a giant tree to make a big impact.
In bloom, the tree is a spectacle: nearly leafless, with its crown exploding into tens of thousands of pink flowers, creating a vibrant, colorful mass.
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How cold hardy are palm trees and how to protect them in winter
Coconut palm, Cocos nucifera
Fan palm - Licuala sp.
Areca palm - Areca (Dypsis) lutescens
Windmill palm - Trachycarpus fortunei
Cabbage palm - Sabal palmetto
Queen Palm - Syagrus romanzoffiana
Majestic palm, Royal Palm - Ravenea rivularis
European fan palm - Chamaerops humilis
Date Palm - Phoenix canariensis
🌴 How cold hardy are palm trees and how to protect them in winter
🌴 Most palms are tropical plants and require a frost-free climate to grow outdoors. However, there are a few exceptions. Adjust care depending on your zone and palm species.
🌴 Some cold-hardy species can handle harsher conditions, with proper protection, making them great options for gardeners in zones that experience occasional freezes.
🌴 Mulch generously: Apply a thick layer of mulch around the base to insulate roots. Keep mulch a few inches away from the trunk to prevent rot.
🌴 Water before frost: Water deeply before a freeze to stabilize soil temperature and prevent dehydration.
🌴 Cover young palms: Wrap smaller or sensitive species in burlap, frost cloth, or blankets. Avoid plastic, as it can trap moisture and cause damage.
🌴 Protect the crown: For cold-sensitive palms, bundle fronds upwards and wrap the crown with cloth or burlap to shield the growing point.
🌴 Use heat sources: Place Christmas lights (non-LED) or a heat lamp near the tree, ensuring they’re safe and don't touch the foliage.
🌴 Avoid pruning: Keep fronds intact during winter—they provide natural insulation.
🌴 Species-specific care: Cold-hardy palms need less protection. Delicate types require more attention, including covering and relocating potted ones indoors.
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🌞 Cold sensitive palms:
Coconut palm: Cocos nucifera
Fan palm: Licuala sp.
Areca palm: Areca (Dypsis) lutescens
❄️ Cold hardy palms:
Windmill palm: Trachycarpus fortunei
Cabbage palm: Sabal palmetto
Queen Palm: Syagrus romanzoffiana
Majestic palm: Ravenea rivularis
European fan palm: Chamaerops humilis
Date Palm: Phoenix canariensis
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📷 In the photos:
🌞 Cold sensitive palms:
Coconut palm: Cocos nucifera
Fan palm: Licuala sp.
Areca palm: Areca (Dypsis) lutescens
❄️ Cold hardy palms:
Windmill palm: Trachycarpus fortunei
Cabbage palm: Sabal palmetto
Queen Palm: Syagrus romanzoffiana
Majestic palm: Ravenea rivularis
European fan palm: Chamaerops humilis
Date Palm: Phoenix canariensis
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Charming black flowers of
🌚 Charming black flowers of Sesbania aegyptiaca Bicolor - Egyptian Pea, Black Bud
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Charming black flowers of Egyptian Pea
Sesbania aegyptiaca Bicolor - Egyptian Pea, Black Bud
🌚 Charming black flowers of Sesbania aegyptiaca Bicolor - Egyptian Pea, Black Bud
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Why black flowers are so charming
Why black flowers are so charming
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❣️ Sesbania aegyptiaca Bicolor - Egyptian Pea, Black Bud - is a breathtaking tree that adds mystery and drama to your garden.
❣️ Native to Africa, this enchanting small tree produces unbelievable blooms that start as pure black buds, then gradually reveal an exotic palette of black, red, and orange as they open. These multicolored flowers form in clusters of 2-20 on elegant racemes, creating a striking contrast with the tree's lush green foliage.
❣️ Growing to around 12-15 feet, Egyptian Pea is often multi-stemmed. Its delicate, pinnately compound leaves give it a fine-textured appearance.
❣️ This rare beauty is more than just ornamental - it's a conversation starter! If you're looking for something truly extraordinary, Sesbania aegyptiaca Bicolor brings an alluring charm that's hard to find.
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Why black flowers are so charming
Sesbania aegyptiaca Bicolor - Egyptian Pea, Black Bud
Sesbania aegyptiaca Bicolor - Egyptian Pea, Black Bud
Sesbania aegyptiaca Bicolor - Egyptian Pea, Black Bud
Sesbania aegyptiaca Bicolor - Egyptian Pea, Black Bud
Why black flowers are so charming
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- ❣️ Sesbania aegyptiaca Bicolor - Egyptian Pea, Black Bud - is a breathtaking tree that adds mystery and drama to your garden.
- ❣️ Native to Africa, this enchanting small tree produces unbelievable blooms that start as pure black buds, then gradually reveal an exotic palette of black, red, and orange as they open. These multicolored flowers form in clusters of 2-20 on elegant racemes, creating a striking contrast with the tree's lush green foliage.
- ❣️ Growing to around 12-15 feet, Egyptian Pea is often multi-stemmed. Its delicate, pinnately compound leaves give it a fine-textured appearance.
- ❣️ This rare beauty is more than just ornamental - it's a conversation starter! If you're looking for something truly extraordinary, Sesbania aegyptiaca Bicolor brings an alluring charm that's hard to find.
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Why getting bigger plants in bigger pots are a better choice than smaller ones
🏝 Why getting bigger plants in bigger pots are a better choice than smaller ones
Stronger Roots: Bigger pots give roots more room to spread, making them stronger and healthier.
Easier to Establish: These plants adjust more quickly when planted, making them easier to care for.
Faster Growth: Plants will grow faster once planted in your garden, as their larger root systems help them absorb nutrients and water more effectively.
Better Resilience: Larger plants can handle stress, like temperature changes or less watering, better than smaller ones.
🍀 Choosing a plant in 3-7 gallon pot means a healthier, faster-growing plant with less work needed, than for 1 gal plant.
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Stronger Roots: Bigger pots give roots more room to spread, making them stronger and healthier.
Easier to Establish: These plants adjust more quickly when planted, making them easier to care for.
Faster Growth: Plants will grow faster once planted in your garden, as their larger root systems help them absorb nutrients and water more effectively.
Better Resilience: Larger plants can handle stress, like temperature changes or less watering, better than smaller ones.
🍀 Choosing a plant in 3-7 gallon pot means a healthier, faster-growing plant with less work needed, than for 1 gal plant.
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Did you know that Lipstick plant has pretty flowers?
Bixa orellana - Lipstick Tree, Annatto, Achiote Bixa, flowers
🎨 Did you know that Lipstick plant has pretty flowers?
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- 🌸 Bixa orellana - Lipstick Tree, Annatto, Achiote Bixa flowers are special not just for their beauty but for what comes next - annatto!
- 🌸 These delicate, pinkish-white blooms with soft petals give way to spiky seed pods filled with bright red seeds, which are the source of the natural dye and spice known as annatto.
- 🌸 Often called the “lipstick tree,” Bixa is celebrated for these seeds, used to color and flavor foods and even in cosmetics. So, those pretty flowers aren’t just decorative - they are the start of something vibrant and useful!
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Why some cassias are called Rainbow?
Rainbow cassia - Cassia Marginata
🌈 Why some cassias are called "Rainbow"?
Cassias, besides yellow, can be pink, red, or with a multi-color flower combination.
Rainbow cassias are hybrids between yellow and pink or red cassias.
Some of the most showy cassias are:
Cassia grandis - Red Cassia
Cassia javanica - Apple Blossom Tree
Cassia marginata - Rainbow Shower Tree
Cassia roxburghii - Ceylon Senna
Cassia x nodosa - Pink Shower, Appleblossom.
♦️ Cassia trees are compact, fast growing, tolerant to drought and poor soils, free-flowering and relatively cold hardy. Always a great choice!
❓ What cassias do you have in your garden?
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How to add color to your yard
Rainbow Cassias
🎥 Rainbow cassia - Cassia Marginata.
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Cassias, besides yellow, can be pink, red, or with a multi-color flower combination.
Rainbow cassias are hybrids between yellow and pink or red cassias.
Some of the most showy cassias are:
Cassia grandis - Red Cassia
Cassia javanica - Apple Blossom Tree
Cassia marginata - Rainbow Shower Tree
Cassia roxburghii - Ceylon Senna
Cassia x nodosa - Pink Shower, Appleblossom.
♦️ Cassia trees are compact, fast growing, tolerant to drought and poor soils, free-flowering and relatively cold hardy. Always a great choice!
❓ What cassias do you have in your garden?
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📚 More about cassias from previous posts:
How to add color to your yard
Rainbow Cassias
🎥 Rainbow cassia - Cassia Marginata.
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Ponytail Palm - The Quirky Plant with a Big Personality!
Beaucarnea recurvata, Ponytail Palm, Elephant-Foot Tree, or Nolina
Ponytail Palm - The Quirky Plant with a Big Personality!
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- 🌴 Beaucarnea recurvata, also known as the Ponytail Palm, Elephant-Foot Tree, or Nolina, is the ultimate low-maintenance showstopper!
- 🌴 With its swollen, bottle-like base (for storing water) and long, flowing, ribbon-like leaves, it looks like a palm but behaves like a succulent.
- 🌴 This adorable plant thrives on neglect, tolerating drought and even a bit of frost - making it a carefree plant.
- 🌴 Cute or quirky, it can be grown in a pot as a showy bonsai with a large caudex.
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