The vine with square stems that heals bones and turns heads

• Cissus quadrangularis - Veld Grape. This plant is anything but ordinary! It has four-winged stems – square, chunky, and unlike anything else in your garden. Each stem looks like a little green sculpture, with ribs running down the sides. It’s technically a vine, but behaves like a succulent, with thick, juicy stems and tiny tendrils that climb or spill from a pot.
• Native to Africa and India, veld grape thrives on sunshine, heat, and a bit of neglect. Perfect for hanging baskets or as a quirky groundcover. Just give it some light and occasional water, and it’ll keep growing strong.
• It’s also famous as a traditional "bone-healing" herb, earning it the nickname Bone setter plant. But even if you don’t use it for that, it’s a total show-stopper for anyone who loves plants with personality.
• A true show-stopper for collectors and anyone who loves the strange and beautiful side of nature.

🛒 Get your own Veld Grape show stopper

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⭐️ You thought you knew Gardenias, until you saw this one!

• ⭐️ Gardenia nitida (Posoqueria), Shooting Star Gardenia, is one of the most unusual gardenias you’ll ever see! Native to tropical Africa, it is a rare and elegant shrub that’s as fascinating as it is fragrant.
• ⭐️ Unlike common gardenias with thick, waxy foliage, this one has large, diamond-shaped leaves that feel soft and delicate. The plant grows slowly into a rounded form, making it perfect for containers or small gardens.
• ⭐️ When it blooms, the show is unforgettable. The long, tubular white flowers burst out in clusters, looking like tiny shooting stars against glossy green leaves. The scent is rich, sweet, and exotic - filling the air even from a distance.
• ⭐️ Blooming several times a year, this gardenia lights up your garden whenever it decides to put on a show. A true collector’s piece for those who love rare, fragrant plants that stand out from the crowd.

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Shooting Star Gardenia: a rare scent from Africa

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🍴 Marinated green olives: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

• 🟢Soak fresh Olives in brine with garlic, lemon peel, and herbs.
• 🟢A zesty snack after curing.

Marinated Green Olives

Ingredients

• Fresh olives
• Garlic
• Lemon peel
• Herbs
• Brine

Instructions

1. Soak fresh olives in brine with garlic, lemon peel, and herbs.
2. Allow to cure until the flavor develops.
3. Serve as a zesty snack.

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▫️How to grow your own Olive Oil

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