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Strongylodon macrobotrys

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  Strongylodon macrobotrys ❀ Strongylodon macrobotrys , commonly known as the  jade vine ,  emerald vine , [ 2 ]  or  turquoise jade vine , [ 3 ]  is a  leguminous   vine   endemic  to the Philippines. It is a popular  ornamental plant  known for its cascading clusters of vibrant turquoise or greenish-blue claw-shaped flowers. Cultivating jade vine requires a tropical environment, making it a popular choice in botanical gardens and conservatories. The plant's striking appearance and  limited distribution contribute to its allure among plant enthusiasts worldwide. Description strongylodon macrobotrays has thick stems up to 2 cm in diameter, which it uses to crawl up tall trees to reach sunlight. [ 6 ]  Its stems can reach up to 18 m in length. [ 7 ]  The vine entwines itself through its host's trunk and branches. Like  kudzu , which also belongs to the papillionaceous subfamily, the Jade Vine can co...
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bleeding hearts

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Bleeding Hearts🌺 The  bleeding heart flower   (Lamprocapnos spectabilis)  gets its name from its puffy, heart shaped pink blossoms that bloom in the spring. Beneath each heart shape sticks out a white petal with a red streak, from which the idea that the heart is bleeding is derived. They dangle from long, arching stems that give the plant a cascading effect.              This plant, which is native to Asia, can reach up to three feet in maturity. In a typical growing season, it will produce around 20 small flowers on its stems and stay in bloom for several weeks throughout the spring. These are perennial plants, which means even if the bleeding heart itself disappears, it will bloom again the next year in either fall or spring.                     Where and When to Plant Bleeding Hearts Within their native range, bleeding heart flowers are most commonly found throughout woodlands, ...
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Turquoise puya

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                                           Turquoise puya ❁🏵 The Blue Puya plant, or Turquoise Puya, is a  bromeliad  and closely related to the  pineapple . What is Turquoise Puya? The plant is a rare specimen that hails from Chile in the Andes Mountains. It is part of several cactus and succulent plant collections but is not found wild in North America. Seeds are available to order or you may be able to get a hold of a division if you are lucky. These are the two main ways of propagating Puya plants and enjoying for yourself the majestic flower spires and classic rosettes of this succulent.  What is Turquoise Puya ? Puya berteroniana  is an arid climate terrestrial bromeliad. The plant is sold under the name Aqua Sapphire Tower which is an appropriate description for the infrequent colossal flower clusters it produces when mature. The Blue Puya plant ...
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