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You wont believe what glows in the shade: the rare blue ginger
Dichorisandra thyrsiflora - Blue Ginger
💎You won't believe what glows in the shade: the rare blue ginger
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- 💎 If you ever spot a flash of electric blue in the tropical shade, you might think your eyes are playing tricks on you, but that vivid color belongs to a rare Dichorisandra thyrsiflora - Blue Ginger.
- 💎 Despite its name, this isn’t a true ginger at all. It’s actually related to Tradescantia, the same family as familiar houseplants like the Wandering Jew and Spiderwort. Native to Brazil, Blue Ginger thrives in warm, humid shade, making it a perfect choice for patios, screened porches, garden corners, or indoor collections.
- 💎 Its glossy leaves and tall stems topped with clusters of sapphire-blue blooms create a tropical jewel effect. The flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies, adding life and motion to shady areas where few other plants bloom so brightly.
- 💎 Give it rich, well-drained soil, steady moisture, and partial shade - and enjoy one of the rarest colors in the tropical plant world.
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Sweetleaf tea: quick-n-fun exotic recipes
Sweetleaf tea with Mexican Aztec sweet herb (Lippia dulcis)
🍴 Sweetleaf tea: quick-n-fun exotic recipes
🛒 Add sugar-free Mexican Sweetleaf (Lippia dulcis) to your herb garden
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- 🟢Delicious Sweetleaf tea can be made with Mexican Aztec sweet herb (Lippia dulcis).
- 🟢Steep Aztec sweet herb leaves in hot water with lime peel.
- 🟢Naturally sweet, no sugar needed!
- Fresh or dried Aztec sweet herb (Lippia dulcis) leaves
- Hot water
- Lime peel or a slice of lime
- Bring water to a boil and pour over Lippia dulcis leaves.
- Add lime peel or a slice of lime.
- Let steep for 5–10 minutes.
- Enjoy this naturally sweet tea—no sugar needed!
Sweetleaf tea: quick-n-fun
Ingredients
Instructions
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Joyful eyes
James Coconuts the Cat
👏 Joyful eyes
"A flower is a weed seen through joyful eyes." - Jonathan Lockwood Huie
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"A flower is a weed seen through joyful eyes." - Jonathan Lockwood Huie
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What fruit contains an enzyme that is used as a meet tenderizer?
Papaya - Carica papaya
🍊What fruit contains an enzyme that is used as a meet tenderizer?
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- ✔️ Papaya (Carica papaya) is more than just a tropical treat - it's a natural digestive aid packed with powerful enzymes. The most famous one, papain, is so effective at breaking down proteins that it's actually used as a meat tenderizer! That same enzyme helps your body digest food more efficiently, easing bloating and supporting gut health.
- ✔️ Beyond its digestive superpowers, papaya is rich in vitamins A and C, making it a strong ally for your immune system and skin. It’s a fast-growing, space-saving tree that starts producing fruit within a year, and dwarf varieties can fit even in small gardens or containers.
- ✔️ For home gardeners, dwarf papayas are quickly becoming favorites. These compact varieties grow beautifully in containers, making them perfect for patios, greenhouses, or small yards. Even in cooler climates, they can thrive with a bit of protection. This season’s top picks are TR Hovey, Lady Red, and Wang Deng.
- ✔️ Papayas are endlessly versatile in the kitchen - enjoy them fresh as a dessert, blended into smoothies, tossed into salads, or even used in cooking.
- ✔️ Fun fact: the fruit and even the leaves can be used to tenderize meat naturally. Sweet fruit, strong plant, easy to grow - papaya really does it all!
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- 🟡more about #Papaya
- 🟡 Why your gut is begging for papaya
- 🟡 How to grow tons of fruit in limited space - it's incredible!
- 🟡 Carefree Garden: practical Guide to Growing Papaya.
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Why this Elephant Ear is breaking the internet: the hottest houseplant of the year
Alocasia macrorrhiza Variegata - Variegated Elephant Ears
Why this Elephant Ear is breaking the internet: the hottest houseplant of the year
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- 🍀 This is Alocasia macrorrhiza Variegata - Variegated Elephant Ears - the tropical showstopper that collectors can’t stop talking about.
- 🍀 One look at those giant leaves splashed with creamy white and deep green, and you'll see why it's always sold out. Every leaf is different - some half white, some marbled like abstract art. Some leaves can be completely white!
- 🍀 Unlike most elephant ears, this one stays a bit more compact, which makes it perfect for a big decorative pot on a patio or shady corner. It still has that bold, jungle look but behaves better in containers.
- 🍀 Give it bright, filtered light, warmth, and humidity. Keep the soil moist but never soggy. The white parts of the leaves can burn easily, so skip harsh direct sun.
- 🍀 Here's a tip: if you see a solid green shoot, cut it off - it can take over and make the plant lose its variegation. That’s because this plant’s variegation is a chimera, meaning it can shift from leaf to leaf.
- 🍀 Feed it lightly during the growing season. The white parts can’t make food for the plant, so it relies on the green sections to do all the work. A little boost with Sunshine Robusta or Green Magic controlled release fertilizer help it stay balanced without overloading the roots.
- 🍀 This plant’s got everything: beauty, rarity, and a bit of mystery. No wonder it’s the one everyone wants to show off!
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- ▫️How can you use Elephant Ears?
- ▫️Charming Elephant Ears: Alocasia vs. Colocasia - which one is better?
- ▫️A Beautiful and Edible Delight: Colocasia antiquorum Illustris
- ▫️What to plant by the pond?
- ▫️Pharaoh Mask with stunning 3D effect
- ▫️Mojito Elephant Ears
- ▫️Colocasia vs Alocasia - what is the difference?
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