Capa de leon or Giant Staghorn Fern (Platycerium grande)

For propagation and to be planted to some of the existing trees here. 

Capa de leon or Giant Staghorn Fern (Platycerium grande) is a species of epiphytic fern in the family Polypodiaceae and is endemic to the island of Mindanao, in the provinces of Zamboanga, Lanao and Davao.

 

Conservation status is "Critically endangered". 💕🌱

Limited planting materials are available at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

Balitbitan (Cynometra ramiflora)

One of the first few species that I successfully germinated from seeds is this Balitbitan (Cynometra ramiflora). This is way back 2019 and outplanted first quarter of 2020. 😍🌱🌳

A young Balitbitan showcasing its unique beauty even at a young age.

Limited seedlings are available at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

Purple Yuen Manggo

After 3 weeks of acclimatization, the double RS Yuen Manggo is finally put to the ground and freeing the roots as early as possible. 💕🌱🌳

For more rare fruits and native tree species you can visit BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

Tiga (Tristaniopsis micrantha)

Tiga (Tristaniopsis micrantha) @15mos on the ground. Slow growing, a typical trait of a hardwood. 😍🌱🌳

This specimen is outplanted February 14th of 2022, under the full sun.

For more rare and endemic hardwood tree species visit BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

Mondo Saba Banana Variety

Harvested a bunch of Golden Mondo Sab-a variety. Best serve if ripe and then boiled. It has a longer shelf life compared to Cardava banana. 

Among the banana that can be boiled this is the tastiest. 😋🍌❤️

Limited suckers are available at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

Gasi-gasi (Tristiropsis acutangula)

Took so long for my Gasi-gasi (Tristiropsis acutangula) seeds to germinate and finally on their individual polybag now. Works effectively for me is the sow and forget method. 😁🌱🌳

Fruits of Gasi-gasi from the mother tree. Very limited info regarding this species and its edibility. 

Outplanted already a single specimen of this species for conservation at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

Pleocnemia irregularis

Pleocnemia irregularis is a sub-erect fern with thick and densely scaly rhizome. Desirable ornamental foliage for landscape purposes.

This is growing in the wild for 3yrs now. BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM will propagate this species for landscape purposes.

Parrot's Beak (Gmelina philippensis)

Flowering time of Bulangan also known as Parrot's Beak (Gmelina philippensis). 😍🌱🌳

Limited planting materials are available at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

White Ginger Lily / Butterfly Lily (Hedychium coronarium)

Splitting the White Ginger Lily / Butterfly Lily (Hedychium coronarium) for addtional propagation. These are successfully grown from seeds couple of years ago. 

In China it is cultivated for use in medicine and production of aromatic oil, due to the strong characteristic fragrance of the flowers, said to be reminiscent of jasmine. 😍🌱❤️

Limited planting materials are available at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

Lipa Tree (Dendrocnide meyeniana)

Sign of flowering to the Lipa Tree (Dendrocnide meyeniana), also known as Alingatong. 

Lipa is a deciduous shrub or small tree, growing to a height of 3 to 5 meters. This is native to the Philippines and Taiwan.

More interesting native tree species at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

Tanguile (Shorea polysperma)

One of my Tanguile (Shorea polysperma) @23mos on the ground. More or less 10ft tall now. This is endemic in the Philippines and is threatened by habitat loss. 💕🌱🌳

Limited seedlings available at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

Mindanao Bleeding Heart Pigeon (Gallicolumba crinigera)

Spotted a nest of Mindanao Bleeding Heart Pigeon (Gallicolumba crinigera) under the canopy of Ardisia squamulosa and my Mulberries. This is a vulnerable species due to habitat loss and illegal hunting in the wild. 

With lots of bird magnet tree species I planted, I will be expecting more of them to visit here at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM in the future. 🌳🌳🐦🐦

Thai-bao Giant Jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana)

Re-bagging my Thai-bao Giant Jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana). For field planting soon, to be added on my rare fruits collection. 😍🌱❤️

The fruit of Thai-bao Jujube is much bigger compare to the Indian Jujube. 

This specimen will be planted soon at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

Igem (Dacrycarpus imbricatus)

My first Igem (Dacrycarpus imbricatus) on the ground. It is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 50 metres tall. A valuable timber tree, it is commonly harvested from the wild and traded internationally. The wood is fine-grained, resistant to termites and insects. It's been a challenge growing this on low altitude along with Almaciga and Tinikaran. 

For highland reforestation species, you can inquire at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM for the availability of this species. 

 

Mangostana (Garcinia kydia)

My Garcinia kydia after 6mos on the ground. 😍🌱🌳

Outplanted from a tiny and barely a foot high seedling last November of 2022.

A great addition on BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM's Garcinia collection. 

Dila-Dila (Cynometra inaequifolia)

Dila-Dila (Cynometra inaequifolia) after 15mos on the ground at approximately 6ft high now. 😍🌱🌳

Outplanted more than 2 years ago from a foot tall seedling. 

Limited seedlings are available at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

Alibangbang (Piliostigma malabaricum)

Alibangbang (Piliostigma malabaricum), grown from seeds last year from the mother tree pic below. As a hedgerow plant, it contributes to soil stabilization and conservation.

Used as a hedge plant in the Philippines. The young leaves have a sour flavour. They are used as a lime-flavoured condiment for soups etc. They can be eaten raw as a side dish with rice. They are cooked in a soup to give a good smell and flavour. 💕🌱🌳

Limited seedlings are available at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.