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Date: 2 Jan 2025

Cat Horoscope - Capricorn Cats 12/22-1/19

Cat Horoscope - Capricorn Cats 12/22-1/19 Cat Horoscope - Capricorn Cats 12/22-1/19
♑️ 😵 What is your cat's Zodiac sign?
Cat Horoscope - Capricorn Cats 12/22-1/19

How to know the astrological sign of your cat? It can be determined by either their date of birth or adoption, as adoption is often considered a second birth for cats.
  • ✨ You can discover the astrological traits that describe the cat, such as their independence, diva-like tendencies, sense of humor, intelligence, and more.
  • ✨ It's also important to consider the astrological relationship between cats and plants...


♑️ Capricorn Zodiac Cats are:
  • ▪️busy, adventurous climbers
  • ▪️mature into wise and practical felines
  • ▪️serious about grooming and etiquette
  • ▪️skilled hunters, protectors, and helpers
  • ▪️loves garden trees and woody vines for scratching and napping
  • ▪️prefers large-leafed, mild-scented plants
  • ▪️proud, regal presence with thoughtful insights


🌟 Learn more about Capricorn Zodiac Cats and their lucky plants

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Date: 23 Jan 2025

Just find that song!

🎤 Just find that song! Sound on 🔈

🎙 "Those who wish to sing always find a song."
- Swedish Proverb

🎥 Niki is sharing her song. More: #SingingCats

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Date: 19 Jan 2025

Sing away to feel happy!

🎤 Sing away to feel happy! Sound on

🎵 "When I sing, I feel happy. When I stop singing, I feel like I should have kept going."
- Minnie Mouse

🎥 Bob is singing and feeling happy
More: #SingingCats

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Date: 31 Jan 2025

Why Rosita de Cacao is called the Funeral Tree? For how long does its fragrance last?

Funeral Tree - Quararibea funebris (Rosita de Cacao, Flor de Cacao) - Flower

Funeral Tree - Quararibea funebris (Rosita de Cacao, Flor de Cacao) - Flower

Funeral Tree - Quararibea funebris (Rosita de Cacao, Flor de Cacao) - tree

Funeral Tree - Quararibea funebris (Rosita de Cacao, Flor de Cacao) - tree

Why Rosita de Cacao is called the Funeral Tree? For how long does its fragrance last?

  • 😇 The Legendary Funeral Tree - Quararibea funebris (also called Rosita de Cacao, Flor de Cacao) got its name from the flower's extraordinary ability to retain its spicy, sweet fragrance for centuries.
  • 😇 These flowers were used in ancient funeral ceremonies, placed in crypts to preserve their aroma for generations. Even today, dried Rosita de Cacao flowers can hold their scent for decades, a testament to their remarkable endurance.

  • History and Legends

    Aztec names: Poyomatli, Xochicacaohuatl, Flor Cacahuaxochitl, Cacaoxochitl.
  • 😇 The species was at one time widespread and growing wild throughout the Oaxaca region of Mexico known for plants used in Shamanism.
  • 😇 Cherished by the Aztecs, the Rosita de Cacao was deeply intertwined with their rituals and daily life.
  • 😇 The flowers, known as Cacaoxochitl or "cacao flower," were blended with chocolate drinks like Tejate, a sacred, energy-rich beverage reserved for royalty and religious ceremonies. This frothy drink combined Cacaoxochitl with other ingredients like cacao, vanilla, and chili peppers to create what the Aztecs called the "drink of the gods."
  • 😇 Legend has it that Emperor Montezuma consumed up to 50 cups of xocolatl daily, infused with Rosita de Cacao, to fuel his energy and passion.

  • Medicinal and Spiritual Uses
  • 😇 The flowers of this tree were not just for flavor - they were also prized for their calming and medicinal properties. Natives used them to treat anxiety, fevers, and coughs, often mixing them with cacao for enhanced effects.
  • 😇 Modern studies suggest the flowers contain lactone alkaloids like funebradiol, which are known for their relaxing properties and are now being investigated for potential medicinal applications.
  • 😇 Beyond its rich history, Rosita de Cacao is an evergreen beauty with creamy white, aromatic flowers and large, leathery leaves. It's a perfect addition to any garden for those who want a piece of history, an enduring fragrance, and a touch of ancient legend.


📚 Learn more from previous posts:


Fruit of Money and Love
Fun Facts: Cacao beans

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Date: 6 Feb 2025

How to get mango trees to bloom and set fruit

Mango trees flowering

How to get mango trees to bloom and set fruit

  • 🥭 Our Mango garden in Sebring, FL is in full bloom now! Early spring in Florida started in January this year. Surprisingly, all our mango varieties decided to start blooming: - early, mid- and late- season cultivars. It's a stunning view!
  • 🥭 Mango trees flower from late Winter to Spring, with the peak blooming season varying based on variety. During this time, mango trees produce hundreds of small, fragrant flowers in large panicles. A healthy mango tree can produce anywhere from 500 to 2,000 flowers per panicle. However, only a small fraction of the flowers will be successfully pollinated and develop into fruit, depending on the tree's size and health.
  • 🥭 To support healthy flowering and fruit set, mango trees need dry weather, as excessive moisture can inhibit pollination and fruit development. During flowering period, it's important not to overwater, as the tree is less active in water uptake.
  • 🥭 Avoid dry fertilizers during flowering since the tree is focused on reproduction rather than vegetative growth. You may continue applying Sunshine Boosters Mango Tango liquid fertilizer to support the tree's overall health and vigor. Sunshine Boosters deliver essential nutrients in optimum amounts, proportionally to water intake.
  • 🥭 Ensuring a dry, sunny environment will help the tree set fruit successfully.


📚 Learn more from previous posts about #Mango varieties

🛒 Check out new Mango varieties - just arrived!

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