Thursday, July 31, 2025

Acerola Cherry (Malpighia emarginata)

Fruits of my Acerola Cherry (Malpighia emarginata). It will turn 4 years old on the ground this November. This is native to South America. The berries are loaded with Vitamin C and antioxidants. 😍🌱🌳





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Shorea contorta seeds

Seeds of White (Lauan Shorea contorta). 





Wednesday, July 30, 2025

White Lauan seeds

Latest seedfall of White Lauan (Shorea contorta) seeds. This is endemic in the Philippines. Commercial Uses: Veneer for interior of plywood; fiber or particle boards, interior joinery, furniture or furniture components, glued laminates, sliced venner. Also used for making boxes, crates and molding. πŸ˜πŸŒ±πŸ’š






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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Baobab (Adansonia grandidieri)

My Baobab (Adansonia grandidieri) is slowly but surely having its time to grow after 2 years on the ground. It wasn't even bothered by the El Niño last year. Such an amazing tree species from #Madagascar. 😍🌱🌳










 

Copernicia fallaensis

Rare Copernicia fallaensis is for sale!

It is endemic to the region around Falla, Cuba. It is among the ten largest palm species. Conservation status is "Endangered". 😍🌱🌴





The only lone specimen left. This is for sale!



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Monday, July 28, 2025

J33 Jackfruit

Outplanted additional J33 Malaysian Latexless Sweet. Fruit photo from the harvest of Doc Alexis De Manuel shows the sweetness brix reading of 32.5. 😍🌱🌳






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Sunday, July 27, 2025

Cute birds

Nest hanging on the branch of my Pamitoyen tree.





Pelican Flower (Aristolochia gigantea)

My 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









Saturday, July 26, 2025

Aquilaria crassna

My Aquilaria crassna after almost 15mos. On the ground is now at 6 feet tall. This under partially shaded area. Aquilaria species are sources of agarwood used for luxury perfumes. 😍🌱🌳






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Gugo (Entada phaseoloides )

Gugo, also known as Entada phaseoloides, is a woody vine, specifically a liana, that is native to the Philippines. It's the bark of this vine that is traditionally used to make gugo shampoo. 









Seeds are available at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.



 

Bio-Fertilizer

This is a soil-based bio fertilizer containing spores, infected roots and propagules of beneficial endomycorrhizal fungi. It is eco-friendly, boost crop yield, reduce chemical fertilizer reliance, and enhance plant stress resistance. Each one of your plant can be inoculated by adding a small amount, 1 teaspoon, per plant right near the base. If interested, we can supply you in small pack or in bulk. 







 

Sandpaper vine (Petrea volubilis)

First flowering of my Sandpaper vine (Petrea volubilis), after 2 years in the ground. πŸ˜πŸŒ±πŸ’š





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Friday, July 25, 2025

Bagaaw (Aglaia sp.)

We have available seedlings of Bagaaw (Aglaia sp.) ready for planting. This is a native tree species. Its fruits are edible, perfect for a food forest. πŸ’šπŸŒ±πŸŒ³






Limited seedlings available at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM. First come first serve only.