Soap nut/Soap Berry (Trigonachras cultrata)

Rebagging some Soap nut/Soap Berry (Trigonachras cultrata). 

The drupes (soapnuts) contain saponins, which have surfactant properties, having been used for washing by ancient Asian and American peoples. 

This species has gone viral last September wherein a certain community in Davao accidentally discovered its uses as a replacement for commercial soap in washing their clothes. 

Limited seedlings for planting are available at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

Katmon-Bayani (Dillenia megalantha)

Katmon-Bayani (Dillenia megalantha) @15mos on the ground. 

This is under partly shaded and is at 3ft. tall, it's slower than those in the full sun. It has an extra huge leaf size compared to other Dillenia's I have. 😍🌱🌳

Outplanted from a small seedling roughly 8 inches tall 15 mos ago. 

More Dillenia species at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

Raising Turkey again

First batch of Turkey chicks. 🦃🦃🦃

Hopefully they will survive so I can breed them soon from those of different strains.

Taba (Tristaniopsis littoralis)

My lone Taba (Tristaniopsis littoralis) @ 29mos after outplanting. This is under partly shaded but still growing good. So far this is the tallest of the Tristaniopsis species that I have. The 2 others are Tiga (Tristaniopsis micrantha) and Malabayabas (Tristaniopsis decorticata), all are hardwood. ❤️🌱🌳

The trunk of Taba is finally showing its true colors that is whitish compared to Tiga and Malabayabas that is reddish-brown.

This specimen is approximately at 10ft tall now.

Outplanted July of 2021.

For more rare endemic hardwood species you can check BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

Makopa (Syzygium malaccense)

The fruits of Makopa (Syzygium malaccense) from last October flowers. Harvested 3 times this year — January, June and this month December. 

This species has been praised as one of the most beautiful of the genus Syzygium. It can grow from sea level upto 2,000+ meters above sea level (masl). Fruits can be eaten raw and ripe, make jam and wines. 😍🌱🌳

Limited seedlings for planting are available at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

Aunasin (Ardisia pyramidalis)

Aunasin (Ardisia pyramidalis) on the ground.  

Shade loving and flowering tree. Young shoots, flowers and fruits are edible.

Close-up clustered flowers of Aunasin.

Limited 3 feet seedlings in big pots are still available as shown in the photo below. 😍🌱🌳

Feel free to inquire at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM for orders and reservation of Aunasin.

Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan)

Busy bee enjoying the flowers of Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) or locally known as "Kadyos". 

I have been growing this species for more than 3 years now. 

Pigeon peas are the main ingredient of a very popular dish called "KBL" - an acronym for "Kadyos" (pigeon pea), "Baboy" (pork), and "Langka" (jackfruit). Pigeon peas make a well-balanced meal and hence are favored by nutritionists as an essential ingredient for balanced diets. 😍🌱🌳

More edible collection at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM .

Saraca or Ashoka tree (Saraca asoca)

Flowering Saraca or Ashoka tree (Saraca asoca). Mostly grown for their clustered, upturned flowers in yellow, orange or red. Saraca asoca is believed to be the tree under which Buddha was born. 😍🌱🌳

***Limited seedlings at 4ft tall available at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

Apitong (Dipterocarpus grandiflorus)

This Apitong (Dipterocarpus grandiflorus) will be 1 year on the ground this month. So far so good. 😍🌱🌳

It was outplanted last December 31, 2022 from 1 foot tall seedling. 

Limited seedlings are available for disposal at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

Philippine Maple (Acer laurinum)

This will be my 2nd Phil Maple (Acer laurinum) on the ground, locally called "Kalamagan". The first one I outplanted last year was more than 4ft tall now. ❤️🌱🌳

Limited seedlings are available at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

Langkawas (Alpinia galanga)

Harvest of Langkawas (Alpinia galanga). Alpinia galanga, or Lengkuas, is a large herbaceous plant that can grow up to 3.5 m in height. It’s closely related to ginger and turmeric and has been used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. 

Its rhizome is a versatile ingredient used in Southeast Asian cuisine. It also produces fragrant and edible yellow-white flowers that are eaten as vegetable. 😍🌱💕

Planting materials are available at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

Mussaenda 'Calcutta Sunset'

Very low success rate with 7 out of 50 cuttings remains alive after 30 days. This is a trial propagation of Mussaenda 'Calcutta Sunset' from my 3 year old specimen. 😍🌱🌳

Full bloom of my 3 year old specimen last July of 2023.

Limited planting materials will be release soon at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

Patalsik-Pula (Decaspermum blancoi)

Feedback on our Patalsik-Pula (Decaspermum blancoi). Thanks to all who availed! 😍🌱🌳

Bislig city MENRO took the chance to outplant asap the Patalsik pula seedlings he ordered. 

Delivered to North Cotabato via JRS.

This one arrives in Cebu in excellent condition.

Patalsik pula in full bloom.

Seedlings of Patalsik-Pula ready for disposal.

Limited seedlings for planting are still available in limited quantity. Send a PM at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.

Champak (Magnolia champaca)

Limited seedlings❗❗❗

This is known as Champak (Magnolia champaca) . It was previously classified as Michelia champaca. The tree is native to the Maldives, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. 

It has strongly fragrant flowers in varying shades of cream to yellow-orange which bloom during June to September. ❤️🌱🌳

For inquiries and reservation of Champaca seedlings, just send a PM at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.