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Date: 8 Aug 2019

Tabernaemontana africana - a bush or a tree?

Q: I received a Tabernaemontana africana, but it is not the compact cultivar, from the photo, this is definitely the tree version, not the compact version?

A: The plant in your picture is Tabernaemontana africana and it is a shrub version, not a tree. The plants we have in stock are smaller size but very vigorous so they can be trained into standards.
We have this plant in our garden in the ground (3 years old) and by now it bushed out and remains under 4 ft without any pruning. Just keep in mind this plant requires regular applications of micro-elements, because the species is very susceptible to iron deficiency. The supplement we use, in case you notice any leaf yellowing, is Sunshine-Superfood.

Date: 28 Apr 2024

How to learn the Truth about fertilizers

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How to learn the Truth about fertilizers.

Spring is here and so is the time to give your plants more food for active growth!

❓ How to decide which fertilizer to chose with so many of them on the market? The basic idea is -

❗️ All fertilizers and good for plants, because it's food!

But like with every food in must be in right time, right kind, and right amount.

Basic types of fertilizers:
  • ❇️ Controlled-release fertilizer is coated and release nutrients slowly and constantly within labeled amount of time (3-6-12 months). Good for stepping-up and transplanting.
  • ❇️ Slow release granulated fertilizer breaks down quickly, especially in the heat, and should be used as a top-dress only occasionally (for example, to green up a plant quickly).
  • ❇️ Liquid fertilizers are the most efficient in a long run. They make plants strong, resistant, healthy and productive, slowly but surely building up energy in their system. This is why all professional food farms, from veggies to hemp, stick to liquid plant food.
    We suggest Sunshine Boosters, they are safe to use with every watering and year around. Their formulas are natural (based on organic amino-acids) and great for edibles.


🛒Get your plants some food

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Date: 25 Jul 2024

How to grow Bougainvillea bonsai

Bougainvillea bonsai

Bougainvillea bonsai

Bougainvillea bonsai

Bougainvillea bonsai

🎍 How to grow Bougainvillea bonsai



🌸 Choose a Variety: Select a dwarf variety or one with smaller leaves and flowers for easier training. The best dwarfs are "Pixie" and "Sunvillea" varieties.

🌸 Potting: Use a small, shallow bonsai pot with good drainage. A bonsai soil mix is ideal as it provides proper aeration and drainage.

🌸 Pruning and Training: Regularly prune to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Use wire to train branches, but be careful not to damage the plant. Prune after flowering to shape and maintain size.

🌸 Watering and Feeding: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry but avoid waterlogging. Use a liquid fertilizer such as Sunshine Megaflor for profuse flowering.

🌸 Light: Place in a sunny location, as bougainvilleas require plenty of light to thrive and bloom.

📚 Learn more: Compact Bonsai and Money Money

🛒 Shop plants for bonsai

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Date: 5 Aug 2024

How to get an easy and showy butterfly attracting bush

Tecoma stans - Yellow Elder

Tecoma stans - Yellow Elder, flower

Tecoma stans - Yellow Elder, flower

Tecoma stans - Yellow Elder flowering

Tecoma stans - Yellow Elder flowering

💛 How to get an easy and showy butterfly attracting bush

🐝 Tecoma stans
- Yellow Elder is a great everblooming bush or a small tree for your butterfly garden.

🐝 Golden Blooms: Bright yellow trumpet-shaped flowers that light up your garden with vibrant color.

🐝 Pollinator's Delight: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, adding lively visitors to your garden.

🐝 Drought-Tolerant: Tough and resilient, perfect for sunny spots and low-water gardens.

🐝 Long Blooming: Flowers almost all year round, providing continuous bursts of sunshine.

🐝 Compact Size: Ideal for small spaces or containers, fitting nicely into any garden layout.

🐝 Easy Care: Low-maintenance and hardy to light freeze, great for gardeners of all experience levels.

🐝 Lush Greenery: Rich green foliage that stays beautiful all year, even when not in bloom.

🐝 Tropical Charm: Adds a bright, tropical feel, making every day feel like a sunny getaway.

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Date: 29 May 2024

How to grow a happy Adenium

Adenium

Adeniums

Adeniums

How to grow a happy Adenium.

What you need for successful growing Adeniums:

1 A small pot with excellent drainage, size of root system.

2 Adenium soil mix. Use only well-drained soil. We suggest this Adenium mix.

3 Lots of light for heavy flowering. However, in super hot climates, they look healthier in filtered bright light.

4 Little water. Adeniums like a neutral to hard water. Acidic water tends to sour the soil too fast and may cause root rot.
Water plants preferably in the early morning, and allow them to drink up throughout the day.
Do not water again until soil dries on surface. Never allow your plants to sit in a saucer of water, but don't let them to dry out too often - this causes adeniums to go into early dormancy. Adeniums do not like both over-watering or drying-out.

5 Fertilizer. To make your plant develop a large swollen base/trunk, you'll need a good quality fertilizer. Sunshine Megaflor provides all the nutrients responsible for both Caudex growth and profuse flowering.

🛒 Shop Adenium colors and hybrids

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