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Date: 23 Dec 2025

Watch an Alien by the Christmas Tree!

Alien Cat Pelmen

😈 Watch an Alien by the Christmas Tree!



🐈📸 Alien Cat Pelmen from the Galaxy Ctrl+F1 is claiming his Christmas Tree.
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Date: 22 Dec 2025

Its a Holiday time!

Onika's cats: iTembie and Nandie

Onika's cats: iTembie and Nandie

💡 It's a Holiday time!



🐈📸 Onika's cats: iTembie on the back of the chair, and Nandie arranging the flowers.
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Date: 22 Dec 2025

Center of the world tree that stops traffic in Florida - now fits in a pot

Ceiba Dwarf Pink Princess

🗿 Center of the world tree that stops traffic in Florida - now fits in a pot



🎥 Ceiba Dwarf Pink Princess
  • 🌸 If you’ve ever visited Florida in winter, you’ve probably seen those unbelievable pink trees in full bloom - that’s a Ceiba (Chorisia) speciosa, also known as the Kapok or Pink Silk Floss tree, famous for its hibiscus-like flowers and fluffy silk pods.
  • 🌸 The problem? The classic Ceiba can grow 40 feet tall.
  • This one doesn’t! Ceiba hybrid Dwarf Pink Princess stays compact - about 8-12 feet in the ground and even smaller in a pot.
    And unlike seed-grown trees, this one blooms right away because it’s grafted! No long wait.
  • 🌸 In winter, it drops most of its leaves and explodes into thousands of soft pink flowers. Same wow factor. Just a fraction of the size.
  • Perfect for small yards, patios, balconies, or anyone who wants a show-stopping winter tree without committing to a giant.
  • 🌸 #Fun_facts: the ancient Maya believed the Ceiba was the sacred tree at the center of the world, connecting earth to the sky.
  • 🌸 So yes… You can officially say you’re growing the center of the world in your backyard.


🛒 Plant it now - it fits any garden

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Plant Facts

Ceiba speciosa, Chorisia speciosa
Silk Floss Tree, Bombax
USDA Zone: 9-11
Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterPink flowersThorny or spinyPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
  • Ceiba (chorisia) speciosa in Plant Encyclopedia
  • How this breath-taking flowering tree stays so compact

  • #Trees #Nature_Wonders #Container_Garden

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    Date: 22 Dec 2025

    Chaya Nutritious Omelet: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

    Chaya Nutritious Omelet

    Chaya Nutritious Omelet

    Cnidoscolus aconitifolius (Chaya, Maya Spinach Tree)

    Cnidoscolus aconitifolius (Chaya, Maya Spinach Tree)

    🍴 Chaya Nutritious Omelet: quick-n-fun exotic recipes


    Ingredients

    • Chaya leaves - about 2 cups packed, stems removed
    • Onion - 1 small, sliced
    • Eggs - 2
    • Cooking oil - 1 tablespoon
    • Salt - to taste

    Instructions

    1. Boil chaya leaves in plenty of water for 10 to 15 minutes to remove natural toxins. Drain well and chop.
    2. Heat oil in a pan and saute the onion until soft and lightly golden.
    3. Add eggs and scramble gently.
    4. Fold in the cooked chaya and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until well combined.
    5. Serve warm. Flavor is similar to spinach with a firmer texture.

    🛒 Add Chaya to your tropical Veggie Garden

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    Plant Facts

    Cnidoscolus aconitifolius
    Spinach Tree, Tread Softly, Cabbage Star, Chaya
    USDA Zone: 9-11
    Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeRegular waterOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersEdible plantSpice or herb plantEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Irritating plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
  • Cnidoscolus aconitifolius (Chaya, Maya Spinach Tree) in Plant Encyclopedia
  • Variegated Chaya - beauty meets nutrition
  • Chaya's health benefits: a must-have tropical leafy vegetable for sustainable gardening

  • #Food_Forest #Recipes

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    Date: 21 Dec 2025

    Lilys conspiracy on her first Christmas at B-Farm

    Lilimon the cat

    🔔 Lily's conspiracy on her first Christmas at B-Farm



    "Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.
    " - Hamilton Wright Mabie

    🐈📸 Lilimon the cat has her cozy spots at TopTropicals. This year she is going to have her first Holiday Season at Bfarm PeopleCats.Garden

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