🍴 Surinam cherry skillet glaze: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

🔴Halve ripe Surinam cherries, take the seed out
🔴Cook in a pan with honey and a squeeze of orange. Simmer until syrupy.
🔴Pour over grilled chicken or roasted vegetables.

🌿 About the plant:

Surinam cherry produces bright ribbed fruit that range from sweet to tangy depending on variety and ripeness.

🏡 In the garden:

A tough, adaptable shrub that can be trimmed as a hedge. Fruits multiple times a year in warm climates.

🛒 Plant Surinam Cherry in your garden

📚 Learn more:

💋Surinam cherry, Pinanga - Eugenia uniflora - in Plant Encyclopedia
💋Surinam cherry salsa: quick-n-fun exotic recipes
💋Why you should grow a Pitanga tree. Health benefits of Surinam Cherry
💋What makes Lolita different from regular Surinam Cherry?
💋Top 10 fruit you'll ever need for your health benefits: #8 Lolita Cherry
💋 Who is that Sweet Black Lolita from Surinam?
💋Top 10 fast-fruiting trees: #3. Eugenias - Tropical Cherries
💋How to make a jam with Surinam Cherry

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Rare Night-Blooming Cactus that Glows and Grows Large Edible Fruit 🍅

Did you know this nigh blooming beauty has large edible fruit? Why the Epiphyllum hookeri is the ultimate two-for-one plant for tropical garden lovers.

🌠 The Midnight Spectacle

Most gardeners grow the Epiphyllum hookeri for its "ghostly" white flowers. These massive, fragrant blooms wait until sunset to unfurl, reaching their peak beauty under the moonlight before fading at dawn.

🌠 The Edible Bonus

What many don’t realize is that this specific seed-grown type is a "fruiting" powerhouse. After the dramatic floral display, the plant sets smooth, elongated fruit. The flavor? Mild, sweet, and surprisingly refreshing -think of it as a garden-grown secret.

🌠 How to Grow It

Light: Filtered sun or bright shade (no harsh midday sun!).
Hydration: Regular watering in well-drained soil.
Display: It’s a natural climber/cascader—put it in a hanging basket and let it shine.

🛒 Claim your fruiting night-bloomer

Collect epiphytic jungle cacti:
· Epiphyllum hookeri - Large-Fruiting Night-Blooming Cactus
· Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night
· Pseudorhipsalis (Wittia) amazonica - Blue Flame
· Epiphyllum guatemalense Monstrosa - Orchid Cactus, Curly Locks
· Disocactus ackermanni - Red Orchid Jungle Cactus

📚 Learn more:

Epiphyllum species in Plant Encyclopedia
Moonlight Cactus, the Night Blooming Wonder with a mystical twist: Epiphyllum oxypetalum FAQ
Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night Cactus in Plant Encyclopedia
Does Queen of the Night bloom only one night out of the year?
Weird cactus looks like pasta with Dragon Fruit
This giant red stared right back at me
Red Orchid Cactus puts out the biggest bloom show
Pseudorhipsalis (Wittia) amazonica - Blue Flamу Jungle Cactus
Epiphyllum guatemalense Monstrosa - Orchid Cactus, Curly Locks

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6 variegated, impossible to ignore adeniums that change your collection: Adenium rainbow 🌈

Some adeniums stand out for their flowers, and some for their leaves
Variegated types bring both - unique foliage and colorful blooms, so even when they’re not flowering, they still look interesting.
These are the ones that always get a second look.

💡 Soil tip - a little alkaline helps

Unlike most tropical plants that prefer acidic soil, adeniums actually do better on the slightly alkaline side.
Too much peat-based mix can make the soil too acidic and increase the risk of rot.
A simple trick we use:
Add a few shells on top of the soil. With each watering, they slowly raise the pH a bit.
No need to overdo it - just a small adjustment makes a difference.

🌸 Today's featured adeniums

 ✦ Superbar: Strong, bold blooms paired with eye-catching foliage - a real standout.
 ✦ Wonderful Candy variegated: Soft pink tones with variegated leaves that add extra contrast.
 ✦ Wonderful Pink variegated: Classic pink bloom combined with patterned foliage.
 ✦ Wonderful Purple variegated: Richer tones with a deeper, more dramatic feel.
 ✦ Wonderful Red variegated: Bright red blooms with a clean, strong presence.
 ✦ Wonderful Yellow variegated: Fresh yellow flowers with variegation that keeps it interesting year-round.

Variegated adeniums bring something extra to a collection - not just flowers, but foliage that keeps working for you all season.
And once you notice them - it’s hard not to want more.

🛒 Explore Exotic Thai Adeniums

📚 Learn more:

· Adenium varieties in Plant Encyclopedia
· About #Adenium Rainbow - fantastic varieties
· We picked 6 adeniums - you’ll probably want all 6. Soil and Watering tip.
· A few adeniums you don’t want to miss. Trimming tip.
· 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

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We picked 6 adeniums - you’ll probably want all 6: Adenium rainbow 🌈

Some adeniums go bright. Some go deep.
And some land right in that rich, warm middle.
This set leans into those “dessert” colors - creamy, golden, purple, and everything in between.
And yes, some varieties even come with fruity or “tasty” names!

💡 Soil and watering tip

Adeniums are succulents, so they need excellent drainage and prefer to stay on the dry side.
Water deeply, then let the soil dry out before watering again.
No constant moisture.
The potting mix is just as important. It should be very рыхлый and fast-draining, with plenty of conditioners like perlite, bark, or vermiculite.
We recommend using a Adenium Soilless Mix for best results.

🌸 Today's featured adeniums

 ✦ Caramel: Warm, rich tones with a smooth, creamy look.
 ✦ Bumblebee: Bold contrast with bright yellow and dark patterning - very eye-catching.
 ✦ Purple Plum: Deep purple shades with a deep, velvety feel.
 ✦ Pineapple: Fresh yellow tones that feel light and tropical.
 ✦ Vanilla Gold: Soft golden color with a clean, balanced form.
 ✦ Multi Berry: Blend of pinks and reds that gives it a layered, mixed-fruit look.

This kind of mix makes a collection feel warm and inviting - not just colorful, but full of depth.
And once you dial in soil and watering - everything else gets a lot easier.

🛒 Explore Exotic Thai Adeniums

📚 Learn more:

· Adenium varieties in Plant Encyclopedia
· About #Adenium Rainbow - fantastic varieties
· A few adeniums you don’t want to miss. Trimming tip.
· 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

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