Date: 7 Mar 2016
Black Pepper Vine - grow a real spice at home!
Q: What plants are used for commercial production of black pepper, red pepper, and green pepper? I started organic garden and would like to try growing pepper. I live in Georgia, will it survive here?
A: Pungent and aromatic Pepper is grown in Southern India since more than two thousand years, has always been much valued all over the world. Along with other spices from India and lands farther east, it changed the course of world history. Depending on harvest time and processing, peppercorns can be black, white, green and red (reddish-brown). So, the same fruit is also used to produce white pepper, red/pink pepper, and green pepper. The pungency is strongest in white pepper and weakest in green pepper, while black and green pepper are more aromatic than the white one.
The vine can be easily grown in a pot on a trellis, in mild (frost-free) climates it can be grown in the ground providing a tree support. Try growing this legendary plant and taste the real spice!
For more info, see article about Black Pepper.
Date: 2 Nov 2025
Winter flowering trees and shrubs - all you need for winter color in your garden
🌺 Winter flowering trees and shrubs - all you need for winter color in your garden.
Many snowbirds ask what to plant when they’re here just for the season. The answer is simple: go for trees and shrubs that bloom in winter. Fall is the perfect time to plant them, so your garden bursts with flowers once the cool season arrives.
📱 We put everything in one place for you!
Check out this single YouTube Post with all our favorite winter-blooming trees and shrubs - your shortcut to a colorful garden this season:
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Date: 21 Mar 2026
How to start your dream collection: Adenium rainbow
Adenium Amaryllis
Adenium Win
Adenium Butterfly Yellow
Adenium Black Butterfly
Adenium Good Morning
Adenium Good Night
How to start your dream collection: Adenium rainbow 🌈
If you’ve ever seen a tray of different blooming adeniums, you probably had the same thought: "I want them all." And honestly - we get it.
But with hundreds of varieties out there (and only so much space on your patio), the real trick isn’t collecting everything… it’s choosing the right ones and growing them well so they actually bloom like the photos.
Let’s make it simple.
A few basics that make all the difference:
👉 How to grow a happy Adenium
A few standout varieties to start (or expand) your collection:
If you’re just starting, pick a few different styles - light, dark, bold, soft. That contrast is what makes a collection feel alive.
And fair warning… It rarely stops at six! 😀
🛒 Explore Exotic Thai Adeniums
· Adenium varieties in Plant Encyclopedia
· About #Adenium Rainbow - fantastic varieties
· How to grow a happy Adenium
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- 👉 Thinking about adeniums? Read this before you buy one!
If you’ve ever seen a tray of different blooming adeniums, you probably had the same thought: "I want them all." And honestly - we get it.
But with hundreds of varieties out there (and only so much space on your patio), the real trick isn’t collecting everything… it’s choosing the right ones and growing them well so they actually bloom like the photos.
Let’s make it simple.
💡 Before you start your adenium collection
A few basics that make all the difference:
- 🔸 Light. Bright light is key. The more light, the better the blooms.
- 🔸 Water. Water deeply, then let soil dry out. Adeniums hate sitting wet.
- 🔸 Fertilizer. Adeniums prefer liquid food. Light, regular feeding with Sunshine Megaflor Bloom Booster during active growth = stronger growth, bigger caudex, and better flowering.
- 🔸 Trimming. Prune after flowering to shape and encourage branching. More branches = more flowers.
- 🔸 Soil. Fast-draining mix is a must. No heavy, soggy soil. Use Adenium Soilless Mix.
👉 How to grow a happy Adenium
🌸 Today's featured adeniums
A few standout varieties to start (or expand) your collection:
- ✦ Amaryllis: Large, bold blooms with a classic floral shape - one of those that always catches attention.
- ✦ Win: Clean, bright blooms with a balanced form - simple and very satisfying.
- ✦ Butterfly Yellow: Soft yellow tones with a delicate, airy look - light and cheerful.
- ✦ Black Butterfly: Dark, velvety tones with a winged pattern feel - rich and dramatic.
- ✦ Good Morning: Bright, fresh tones that feel clean and uplifting - a nice contrast in any group.
- ✦ Good Night: Dark, moody tones - a completely different vibe from typical bright adeniums.
If you’re just starting, pick a few different styles - light, dark, bold, soft. That contrast is what makes a collection feel alive.
And fair warning… It rarely stops at six! 😀
🛒 Explore Exotic Thai Adeniums
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Date: 17 Feb 2026
Lunar New Year starts today - welcome the Year of the Fire Horse 2026 with Jasmines
Year of the Fire Horse 2026 with its lucky plants Jasmines
🔥 Lunar New Year starts today - welcome the Year of the Fire Horse 2026 with Jasmines
- 💮 One of the luckiest plants for 2026 is Jasmine. Today, February 17, 2026, the Lunar New Year begins, welcoming the energetic and passionate Year of the Fire Horse.
- 💮 If you’ve been feeling restless, ready for movement, or craving something fresh in your life - that’s Horse energy. This year is about action, authenticity, and doing things your way. And in Chinese tradition, certain plants help align your space with that powerful momentum.
💮 Why Jasmine is especially lucky this year
Jasmine symbolizes love, luck, and beauty - three themes closely connected to the Fire Horse’s vibrant spirit. Horses are social, expressive, and affectionate. Jasmine’s sweet fragrance supports harmony, romance, and positive energy in your home.
In Feng Shui traditions, fragrant flowering plants help soften intense Fire energy. Jasmine does exactly that - it balances passion with calm.
💮 How to use Jasmine for good fortune in 2026
· Grow jasmine near entrances or windows to invite good luck into your home
- · Place it in patios or garden walkways where its scent can circulate
- · Use jasmine oil or candles in bedrooms to enhance relaxation and romantic harmony
💮 Ready for momentum?
Ready to feel bold, inspired, and a little unstoppable? The Year of the Fire Horse moves fast - and it rewards those who move with it. Think you need more clarity, more spark, more direction? Jasmine anchors that fire with calm confidence. It keeps the passion high and the chaos low.
If you’re stepping into 2026 with purpose, don’t just make resolutions. Plant something living. Let jasmine bloom beside you - and grow into the year you’ve been waiting for.
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Date: 27 Mar 2026
A few adeniums you dont want to miss: Adenium rainbow
Adenium Beauty
Adenium Chok Sedthee
Adenium Black Dragon
Adenium Red Dragon
Adenium Jasmine
Adenium Marygold
A few adeniums you don’t want to miss: Adenium rainbow 🌈
Some adeniums bring color.
Some bring character.
And some… bring both.
This mix has a bit of everything - strong reds, deep tones, and soft floral shapes that balance it all out.
It’s always hard to cut back a branch… especially when it’s blooming.
But with adeniums, trimming is key.
After flowering, cut back leggy growth. This encourages branching, and more branches mean more flower buds.
It may feel like you’re losing blooms now - but you’re setting up a much bigger show next.
Trim, let it branch, and you’ll be rewarded with multiple blooms instead of just one.
A mix like this gives you contrast right away - dark next to gold, simple next to unusual.
That’s what makes a collection interesting: not just how many you have, but how different they feel side by side.
🛒 Explore Exotic Thai Adeniums
· Adenium varieties in Plant Encyclopedia
· About #Adenium Rainbow - fantastic varieties
· The adenium colors everyone is talking about right now. Light tips for hot climates.
· Adenium rainbow: these 6 will pull you in. Fertilizing tips.
· How to start your dream collection: before you start
· How to grow a happy Adenium
#Container_Garden #Adeniums #How_to #Discover
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Some adeniums bring color.
Some bring character.
And some… bring both.
This mix has a bit of everything - strong reds, deep tones, and soft floral shapes that balance it all out.
💡 Trimming tip
It’s always hard to cut back a branch… especially when it’s blooming.
But with adeniums, trimming is key.
After flowering, cut back leggy growth. This encourages branching, and more branches mean more flower buds.
It may feel like you’re losing blooms now - but you’re setting up a much bigger show next.
Trim, let it branch, and you’ll be rewarded with multiple blooms instead of just one.
🌸 Today's featured adeniums
- ✦ Beauty: Soft, balanced bloom with a clean look - simple and pleasing.
- ✦ Chok Sedthee: Name tied to wealth and success - a strong grower with presence.
- ✦ Black Dragon: Deep, intense tones with a bold, powerful look.
- ✦ Red Dragon: Bright red blooms with strong energy - hard to miss.
- ✦ Jasmine: Light, delicate feel with a more refined floral look.
- ✦ Marygold: Warm golden tones that bring brightness into any mix.
A mix like this gives you contrast right away - dark next to gold, simple next to unusual.
That’s what makes a collection interesting: not just how many you have, but how different they feel side by side.
🛒 Explore Exotic Thai Adeniums
📚 Learn more:
#Container_Garden #Adeniums #How_to #Discover
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