Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Free fruits

Picking up some fresh pineapples and soursop. πŸ’šπŸŒ±πŸ’•





 

Katmon (Dillenia philippinensis)

The fruit fall of Katmon (Dillenia philippinensis). This is endemic in the Philippines from lowland to mid-elevation. Fruit is used as a souring agent in dishes. It can also be cooked into jams and jellies. πŸ’šπŸŒ±πŸŒ³







Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Dalinsoi (Terminalia surigaensis)

A few more seedlings of native flowering tree Dalinsoi (Terminalia surigaensis) are available for disposal. This is endemic in the Philippines. Highly valued by native tree enthusiasts for its distinctive dangling flowers. 😍🌱🌱








Pritchardia pacifica

Pritchardia pacifica is native to Tonga. Commonly known as Fiji fan palm, or piu. This species is sought after by palm enthusiasts for cultivation and is widely grown as an ornamental plant throughout the Pacific and Southeast Asia. The plants tolerate coastal spray. 🌴🌴🌴








Sunday, May 24, 2026

White Torch Ginger

Rainy season beauties. The first batch of flowers last month already wilted. Time to cut and harvest so we can propagate via seeds this White Torch Ginger (Etlingera sp). 😍🌱🌱






 

Peanut Butter Fruit

Bunchosia glandulifera commonly known as peanut butter fruit. Birds feast on this fruit everyday and spread the seeds. The fruit is mostly eaten fresh, but is also used for jellies, jams or preserves. 



 

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Gin Berry (Glycosmis pentaphylla)

Pink citrusy fruits of Gin Berry (Glycosmis pentaphylla) also sometimes known as the Rum Berry. It is a tropical perennial small evergreen fruiting tree/shrub native to Tropical Asia and Australia. This is one of my 6 year old shrub on our food forest. Lots of wildlings. πŸ˜πŸŒ±πŸ’š





 

Hanopol (Poikilospermum suaveolens)

Unripe fruits of Hanopol (Poikilospermum suaveolens). Hanopol is a woody climber, common in forests at low and medium altitudes from northern Luzon to Mindanao. Young leaves and ripe fruits are edible. 






 

Friday, May 22, 2026

Giant Atis

We still have limited planting materials of grafted giant Atis. These are ready to plant. Fruiting as early as 1.5 years old in good growing condition. Until supplies last only. 😍🌱🌳




 

Pelican Flower (Aristolochia gigantea)

Non stop flowering even during the dry period last month. This is the  Pelican Flower (Aristolochia gigantea). Outplanted this last October of 2024. This is one of the largest single flower blooms on Earth. πŸ˜πŸŒ±πŸ’š






Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Aunasin (Ardisia pyramidalis)

Flowering Aunasin (Ardisia pyramidalis) @2.5 years on the ground. It is a shade loving flowering plant. Young shoots, flowers and fruits are edible. 😍🌱🌳




 

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Blue Java Banana

Blue Java also known as the ice cream banana. It gets its nickname from its sweet, creamy, custard-like flesh that tastes and feels remarkably similar to vanilla ice cream. πŸ˜‹πŸŒπŸ’•