Date: 22 Jun 2024
Pineapple Season started!
The most luscious Hospitality Fruit
Pineapple plant (Ananas comosus) produces a delicious fruit treat and is a fascinating plant to grow.
King of fruits. Pineapple is often referred to as the "king of fruits" (along with Durian and Mango). It is cherished for its sweet and tangy taste, refreshing qualities, culinary uses, and health benefits, including high vitamin C content and digestive enzymes.
Bromelain for healthy guts: pineapples contain an enzyme called bromelain that can break down proteins and is often used as a meat tenderizer. It's great for digestion; eat 1 slice of pineapple after every meal to maintain healthy digestive system.
Single fruit per plant: each pineapple plant produces just one pineapple per year.
Growth time: It takes about 18-24 months for a pineapple to mature and be ready for harvest.
Symbol of Hospitality: in many cultures, pineapples are a symbol of hospitality and welcome.
Those are berries! A pineapple is formed from many individual single fruit (technically, berries), which fuse together around the core.
Cultivation. Pineapples are easy to grow. They need very little water to thrive, and take full sun, shade, semi-shade. For faster production, fertilize with SUNSHINE boosters Ananas - Pineapple and Bromeliad Booster. Perfect container plant, Pineapple can be grown indoors as a houseplant. Many superior varieties are available in selection.
Learn more: The most luscious Hospitality Fruit - Pineapple.
Date: 9 Jul 2024
How to grow Orchid Trees in pots
Orchid Trees in pots
Everyone loves beautiful Orchid trees with butterfly-like leaves and colorful orchid-like flowers. They are widely used in Southern landscapes. But what if you don't have a room in your garden for another tree? Or what if it gets too cold in winter for a tropical Orchid tree? You can grow it in a pot!
📝 This is how to n enjoy the stunning flowers and foliage of Bauhinia right on your patio or balcony:
- 💠 Choose the right variety. Some species suitable for containers: B. galpinii, B. madagascariensis, B. monandra, B. alba (candida), B. acuminata, B. bidentata, B. blakeana, B. grandidieri and many others.
- 💠 Choose the right pot: Select a large, sturdy pot with good drainage holes. Bauhinia trees have a vigorous root system
- 💠 Use a well-draining potting mix. We recommend a professional soilless mix: Sunshine Abundance.
- 💠 Sunny location: Position the pot in a location that receives full sun to partial shade. Bauhinia plants thrive in warm, sunny conditions.
- 💠 Watering: Keep the soil slightly moist but not waterlogged. Water the plant when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
- 💠 Fertilizing: For the most profuse flowering like in the video, feed the Bauhinia with liquid Sunshine Boosters Megaflor year around, it's safe with every watering.
- 💠 Pruning: Prune the plant to maintain its shape and encourage bushier growth.
- 💠 Winter Care: If you live in a region with cold winters, bring the pot indoors or to a sheltered location to protect the plant from frost.
📸 Bauhinia monandra - Napoleons Plume Orchid Tree, starts flowering when only 2 ft tall and grows well in containers.
📚 Earlier posts on Bauhinias: 1 2 3
Bauhinias: trees with Orchid Flowers and Butterfly Wings
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Date: 25 Jun 2024
Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food, and medicine to the soul
Plumeria
📸 Plumeria (mentioned earlier) is one of the most beautiful and desired perfume flowers. It makes you happy.
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Date: 28 May 2024
Would you like some Scrambled Eggs? Scrambled Egg Bush is a burst of sunshine, this splash of gold blooms on and on
Senna surattensis (Cassia glauca) - Scrambled Egg Bush
Senna surattensis (Cassia glauca) - Scrambled Egg Bush
Senna surattensis (Cassia glauca) - Scrambled Egg Bush
Senna surattensis (Cassia glauca) - Scrambled Egg Bush
🍳 Would you like some Scrambled Eggs? Scrambled Egg Bush is a burst of sunshine, this splash of gold blooms on and on...
- 🌞 Senna surattensis (Cassia glauca) - Scrambled Egg Bush - produces vibrant, sunny yellow flowers that resemble scrambled eggs, adding a cheerful touch to your garden.
- 🌞 Long blooming season: flowers profusely throughout much of the year.
- 🌞 Compact: grows into a manageable, medium-sized shrub, perfect for smaller gardens or as a stunning focal point.
- 🌞 Low maintenance: easy to care for and requires minimal attention, making it ideal for busy gardeners.
- 🌞 Drought tolerant: thrives in dry conditions once established, reducing the need for frequent watering.
- 🌞 Attracts Pollinators: draws bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, enhancing garden biodiversity.
- 🌞 Versatile: can be used as a standalone specimen, hedge, or in mixed borders for added interest.
- 🌞 Soil Improvement: enhances soil quality through nitrogen fixation, benefiting nearby plants.
- 🌞 Hardy and resilient: adapts well to cool winter, heat and poor soil.
- 🌞 Evergreen: retains its green leaves all year round, providing constant coverage and aesthetic appeal.
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Date: 6 Nov 2024
What is your favorite Pineapple variety?
Pineapple Florida Special
🌞 What is your favorite Pineapple variety? A Sunshine State Delight: Florida Special!
- 🍍 One of our favorites here in Sunshine State is Pineapple Florida Special
- 🍍 Bred by the Libby fruit company for Florida's unique climate, the Florida Special Pineapple once thrived across 240 acres in Immokalee before Libby sold to Nestle.
- 🍍 This variety produces medium to large, golden-yellow fruits with a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Known for its resilience, it can withstand temperatures down to the mid-30s without internal damage, making it a great choice for subtropical gardeners.
- 🍍The plant's compact size, reaching 2-3 feet, makes it perfect for containers, patios, or garden beds. Its spiny green leaves form a striking rosette, adding tropical flair to any space. Whether grown for its juicy fruit or ornamental appeal, the Florida Special brings a slice of paradise to your garden!
- 🍍 Enjoy it fresh, in smoothies, or as a tasty addition to tropical dishes.
📚 Learn more about pineapples from previous posts:
Three must-have fruit for every tropical garden
The most luscious Hospitality Fruit
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