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💝 Mother's Day Sale!
Happy Mother's Day to all the plant lovers and their amazing, caring and hard-working moms! Mother is the only one who truly loves you unconditionally - show her your love back this Mothers Day Week - with our special sale. Bring a little more beauty and a smile into her (and your) garden. Celebrate the love and care that mothers bring, just like the nurturing nature of plants.
Don't miss out - use the code below for your 15% OFF Mother's Day discount!
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Min order $150. Excluding S/H. Exp. 5-12-25
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🎁 Mother's Day Gift Shopping
Gift Card with a 15% Bonus!
Searching for the ultimate Mother's Day gift? Look no further - a live plant never fails to brighten a day, and with a Top Tropicals Gift Card, she gets to choose her very own slice of paradise! Allow your mom to select the perfect plants for her garden or home - let her explore our wide selection of tropical plants and create her own green oasis this Mother's Day.
To get 15% bonus value: make sure to mention words Mother's Day in your gift card message.
What Makes It Special?
Bonus Value: For every gift card purchased, we add an extra 15% value at no additional cost. For instance, a $100 gift card transforms into $115 worth of plant magic!
Flexibility: No expiration date means your special someone can pick their dream greenery at their leisure.
Instant Delivery: The gift certificate is emailed directly to you - no hassle, no delays.
Gift Card has no expiration date.
Offer to purchase the card with the BONUS VALUE expires 5-12-25
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Is the Sausage Tree from Africa edible?
Despite the tempting name, the sausages that grow on the Sausage Tree don't actually taste like the sausages you're thinking of, but... in a nutshell, they are still edible! Let's dive into the details...
🌭The Sausage Tree (Kigelia pinnata, also known as Kigelia africana) is a striking tropical tree native to sub-Saharan Africa, renowned for its large, sausage-shaped fruits that can grow up to 2 feet long and weigh up to 15 pounds.
🌭While the Sausage Tree's fruit is technically edible, it is toxic when raw. To safely consume the fruit, it must undergo specific processing methods:
🌭Even with these preparations, caution is advised. It's essential to consult with local experts or traditional practitioners before attempting to consume Sausage Tree fruit.
🌭Various parts of the tree, including the fruit, bark, and leaves, have been used to treat ailments such as ulcers, skin infections.
🌭In some African cultures, the fruit is associated with fertility and is used in rituals. The tree's presence is often considered auspicious.
🌭Although the Sausage Tree might not be winning any awards for your dinner table, it's definitely a showstopper in the yard. Think of it as the ultimate conversation starter and the weirdest, most fascinating collectible you'll ever grow!
Drying: The fruit is dried thoroughly to reduce toxicity.
Roasting or Baking: These methods help neutralize harmful compounds.
Fermentation: In some cultures, the fruit is fermented, often with sugarcane juice or honey, to create traditional beverages like muratina in Kenya.
🛒 Grab your Sausage Tree now - impress your guests!
📚 Learn more about Sausage Tree:
Meet the tree everyone's talking about: sausages growing on a tree!
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Is the Sausage Tree from Africa edible?
Sausage Tree - Kigelia pinnata, fruit
Sausage Tree - Kigelia pinnata, fruit
Sausage Tree - Kigelia pinnata
Sausage Tree - Kigelia pinnata, fruit
Despite the tempting name, the sausages that grow on the Sausage Tree don't actually taste like the sausages you're thinking of, but... in a nutshell, they are still edible! Let's dive into the details...
- 🌭The Sausage Tree (Kigelia pinnata, also known as Kigelia africana) is a striking tropical tree native to sub-Saharan Africa, renowned for its large, sausage-shaped fruits that can grow up to 2 feet long and weigh up to 15 pounds.
- 🌭While the Sausage Tree's fruit is technically edible, it is toxic when raw. To safely consume the fruit, it must undergo specific processing methods:
- 🌭Even with these preparations, caution is advised. It's essential to consult with local experts or traditional practitioners before attempting to consume Sausage Tree fruit.
- 🌭Various parts of the tree, including the fruit, bark, and leaves, have been used to treat ailments such as ulcers, skin infections.
- 🌭In some African cultures, the fruit is associated with fertility and is used in rituals. The tree's presence is often considered auspicious.
- 🌭Although the Sausage Tree might not be winning any awards for your dinner table, it's definitely a showstopper in the yard. Think of it as the ultimate conversation starter and the weirdest, most fascinating collectible you'll ever grow!
Drying: The fruit is dried thoroughly to reduce toxicity.
Roasting or Baking: These methods help neutralize harmful compounds.
Fermentation: In some cultures, the fruit is fermented, often with sugarcane juice or honey, to create traditional beverages like muratina in Kenya.
🛒 Grab your Sausage Tree now - impress your guests!
📚 Learn more about Sausage Tree:
Meet the tree everyone's talking about: sausages growing on a tree!
#Nature_Wonders #Trees #Discover
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How to get a large, lush and fragrant bush in no time
Clerodendrum bungei - Glory Bower, Cashmere bouquet
- 💐 Looking for a fragrant, fast-growing shrub that adds beauty and privacy to your garden? Clerodendrum bungei - Glory Bower, Cashmere bouquet - is an excellent choice.
- 💐 Fragrant Blooms: Enjoy clusters of sweetly scented, pink flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators. They open in terminal panicles up to six inches across.
- 💐 Versatile Growth: Dark green leaves often tinged purple are up to 8 inches long. This plant can be grown as a compact shrub or allowed to spread. This plant is incredibly vigorous and fast-growing, spreading quickly through root suckers. If you don’t want it to take over your yard in just one season, make sure to plant it in a contained corner or a container.
- 💐 Hardy and Resilient: Cashmere Bouquet is hardy to USDA Zones 8-10 and can tolerate light freezes, rejuvenating each spring.
- 💐 Low Maintenance: It thrives in full sun to part shade and is drought-tolerant once established. Keep the soil moist during the growing season. Regular pruning helps maintain its shape and encourages more blooms.
Key Benefits:
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📚 More about Clerodendrums in previous posts:
- 💋 Clerodendrum schmitii and Clerodendrum wallichii
- 💋 Clerodendrum minahasse - Fountain Clerodendrum
- 💋What is the most spectacular Clerodendrum
- 💋How to grow Clerodendrums
- 💋Fireworks of Winter
- 💋Fragrant Cashmere Bouquet
- 💋Fountain Clerodendrum
- 💋What is better - Blue or Pink
- 💋Why is it called Blue Butterfly
- 💋Clerodendrum paniculatum
- 💋Seaside Clerodendrum
- 💋Pink Bleeding Heart
- 💋Why is it called Musical Notes
- 💋Bleeding Heart Vine
- 💋Cashmere Bouquet
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