The key question everyone asks is “What is Sampalok?” Sampalok, pronounced Sam-Pal-ook, is Tagalog for Tamarind. There are many different types of Sampalok, and many different tastes. Each tree can be a different taste then another. We will not just talk about the fruit and taste of this beautiful tree; we will also talk about its other uses, as well as its medicinal values. We have even included a Sampalok Candy Recipe for you to enjoy this rare exotic fruit.
Most people see a papaya in the local store and have no clue what it is.Is it a fruit, is it an herb, is it a vegetable?These are just some of the questions they ask.Do you know it has great medicinal value?Lets look at the history of papaya, the different types, its value and of course how anyone in any area can grow this beautiful tropical plant. The papaya is closely related to the passionflower.
What makes a tree and a shrub different?When talking about flowering Shrubs, the difference is Price.Flowering Trees, which are normally shrubs not only look better but generate massive income for the nursery selling the plant.How can you cash in on this savings by making your own Flowering trees?When you see these trees bloom all the time and you will know the effort is worth it, and that it was you that created this plant.Not only are they beautiful, most are also fragrant and will draw respect and awe from your neighbors.
Flowers are red that looks like an orchid flower. Blooms almost all year round. These perinnial plant required only little maintenance. It attracts butterflies.
People frequently want to grow some types of fruit trees in containers, because of poor soil, improper climate or lack of sufficient space. Fortunately, a wide variety of fruit trees can be grown in containers with some degree of success. However, such plants will rarely be as attractive or grow and fruit as well as those grown under optimal conditions in the ground. This document will show you the how and why of Planting in containers.
Tropical Paradise. We often see commercials of Tropical Vacations and dream of better days sitting under the sun with a drink in our hands. What is it about the tropics we so enduring? What lures us to these places? In colder climates during the winter months plants have acclimated to the climate. They can take freezing temperatures and months of snow and ice. However tropical plants are not capable of surviving these climates. But we still long for that Tropical fruit we buy in the store for outrageous prices. What if we could go over to a tropical tree, select a ripe fruit and eat it right then and there, while outside a blizzard is taking place? Our own tropical paradise, right inside out own home. Many tropical plants will grow with the right care and conditions in areas that normally would not permit them. These same plants that grow in abundance in Asia, South America, Africa, can grow right in your own living room, ready to pluck the ripe, sweet fruit grown specifically by you.
Emperor is the largest of the lychee fruits achieving golf ball size. The tree is a slow compact grower, but it is not a mainstream commercial variety.
Longan (Cantonese word which means Dragons eye) It is also called guiyuan in Chinese, mata kucing in Malaysia, nhan in Vietnam, mora in Sri Lanka. Longan is native fruit to Southern China, is now grown in several Asian countries. Longan fruit is round with a brown skin. The flesh inside is white that covers a round brown seed inside.
Sweetheart is the second largest of the lychee fruits achieving almost golf ball size. The tree is a slow compact grower, but it is not a mainstream commercial variety.
Commonly known as Great morinda, Indian mulberry, Noni (from Hawaiian), or Aal (in Hindi), is a shrub or small tree in the family Rubiaceae. Morinda citrifolia is native to Southeast Asia but has been extensively spread by man throughout India and into the Pacific islands as far as the Hawaiian Islands.
Bay leaf (plural bay leaves) also known as laurel refers to the aromatic leaf of the Bay Laurel. It is considered as herb and a spice. Fresh or dried bay leaves are used in cooking such as soups, stews, meat and vegetable dishes for their distinctive flavor and fragrance. The fresh leaves are very mild and do not develop their full flavor until several weeks after picking and drying.
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