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It's also well-suited to grow in containers, easily reaching heights of 4 to 6ft. It is best to plant Job's Tears during the rainy season, in Spring (right now!!).  Grain heads will sprout and be ready for ample harvest as the weather becomes more dry.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJob's Tears has several edible uses, primarily as a cereal grain. In Asia it is commonly used to make grain alcohol that is often sweetened and combined with spices. A milk like drink similar to Horchata can be made from the grains as well.  Medicinally, the bran is known to have cancer fighting properties. The pea-shaped grains of the plant naturally have a hole that easily allows for stringing of the grains. They are moisture resistant, and durable and are often used to make necklaces and rosaries due to the added symbolism of the tear-shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":45360279388204,"sku":"A3-JOB-M","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/0155d9_b8f4ab63a57f4759ba3c31e373268fa0_mv2_d_1869_2800_s_2.jpg?v=1772744130"},{"product_id":"moujean-tea-bahama-berry-nashia-inaguensis","title":"Moujean Tea, Bahama Berry (Nashia inaguensis)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFragrant Shrub with Herbal and Ornamental Appeal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moujean Tea, Bahama Berry, Bahamas Berry, Pineapple Verbena\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verbenaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bahamas, Caribbean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoujean Tea (\u003cem\u003eNashia inaguensis\u003c\/em\u003e), commonly known as Bahama Berry, is a highly aromatic shrub native to the Bahamas and the Caribbean. This evergreen shrub is prized for its fragrant leaves, which emit a sweet, herbal scent reminiscent of pineapple and vanilla, and its small, ornamental berries. The leaves of the Bahama Berry are often used to brew herbal tea, making it a favorite among tea lovers. Beyond its culinary uses, Moujean Tea is also grown as a beautiful ornamental plant, perfect for bonsai, container growing, or as a landscape shrub. Its small white flowers, which bloom throughout the year, attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it a wonderful addition to tropical and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistinctive Features, Uses, and Nutritional Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moujean Tea has small, oval, glossy green leaves that are highly aromatic. When crushed, the leaves release a sweet, citrusy, and herbal fragrance, often described as a blend of pineapple, vanilla, and honey. 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Unlike traditional deep red pomegranates, this variety produces large, pale pink fruits with a milder, less tangy taste, making it ideal for those who prefer a sweeter, less tart pomegranate. Native to Vietnam, this tree is hardy and drought-tolerant, thriving in warm climates and offering both ornamental beauty and delicious fruit. Its vibrant pink arils are perfect for fresh eating, juicing, or adding a splash of color to salads and desserts. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e The Vietnamese Pomegranate tree has a very shrubby habitat and is easily grown in containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistinctive Features, Uses, and Nutritional Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 'Vietnamese Pink' pomegranate produces large, round fruits with pale pink skin and arils. The arils (seeds) are a soft pink color and have a sweet, mildly tangy flavor, offering a lighter alternative to the deep red varieties. 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Water regularly during establishment, then reduce to moderate watering once mature. Fertilize with a balanced fruit tree fertilizer in spring and summer. Prune lightly after harvest to maintain shape and encourage airflow. Protect young trees from frost; mature trees thrive in USDA Zones 9b–11.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"ym7qri\" data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2984\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Cultural Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Tart Mango quickly became a Florida favorite for collectors and backyard growers alike. Its fruit, with golden flesh free of fiber, is bursting with intense tropical sweetness and just enough tang to balance the flavor. Often eaten fresh off the tree, it also shines in smoothies, sorbets, chutneys, and dried snacks. 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Known for its arching, feathery fronds and its delicious, sweet-tart fruit, the Jelly Palm is both an ornamental and a productive fruit-bearing tree. The tree produces clusters of small, orange-yellow fruits that taste like loquats and can be eaten fresh or used to make jellies, jams, and wine, hence its common name. Adaptable to a range of climates, the Jelly Palm is tolerant of cold temperatures, making it a great addition to gardens in temperate regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistinctive Features, Uses, and Nutritional Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Jelly Palm produces clusters of round, orange to yellow fruits that have a sweet and tangy flavor, similar to pineapple and apricot. These fruits can be eaten fresh, used in preserves, or fermented to make wine. 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The petite fruit, range in size from 4-8cm, and have a delicious blend of lemony guava flavor and aroma.  Lemon Guavas are mainly eaten raw but can also be cooked. The pulp is often used in fruit salads, smoothies, or in a marinade.  \u003cspan\u003eLemon guavas, like most guava varieties, contain a high amount of vitamin A and folate. 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The flowers produced in whorls around the upper half of the stems\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand it's toothed foliage are highly ornamental and unique. It makes a showstopping hedge and is beloved by pollinators. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiberian Motherwort grows wild along the coastal regions of Brazil and Mexico, but is native to China, Mongolia, and (surprise!) Siberia. Medicinally, this plant was traditionally used in Chinese medicine to help alleviate some symptoms of menstruation or for ritual smoking purposes. It's purported effects are comparable to cannabis in that they provide a mellow and relaxed sensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant does not tolerate frost and can be overwintered indoors.  Siberian Motherwort is of the \u003cspan\u003eLeonurus (mint)\u003c\/span\u003e family of plants and very closely related to two other Sow Exotic favorites; \u003ca href=\"www.sowexotic.com\/products\/klip-dagga-leonotis-nepetifolia\" title=\"Klip Dagga\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKlip Dagga\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"sowexotic.com\/products\/wild-dagga-leonotis-leonurus\" title=\"Wild Dagga\"\u003eWild Dagga\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":45360281813036,"sku":"A1-SBN-M","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/IMG_1280.jpg?v=1772744136"},{"product_id":"monstera-swiss-cheese-plant-monstera-deliciosa","title":"Monstera, Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera deliciosa)","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMonstera deliciosa, aka Swiss Cheese Plant or Split Leaf Philodendron, is a very ornamental perennial fruiting vine native to tropical Mexico and Central America. It can be grown both indoors and outdoor and regarded as a highly sought after for its exotic fruit and has a unique tropical houseplant. Monstera produces large white showy flowers that yield an amazing tropical fruit that tastes like a combination of mango, banana, and pineapple. The plant is fast-growing and requires very little maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt’s name comes from the latin word for \"abnormal\", because of it's odd, perforated leaves, often punctured through with holes.  This is known as leaf fenestration. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHardy and beautiful, the Monstera vine has large glossy splitting leaves that can reach an incredible 2-4 ft size themselves.  Growers marvel as the impressive new leaf growth unfurls over 1-2 days. Grown outdoors in the shade, the Monstera plant will thrive for many years. Monstera can grow in a somewhat bushy habit but is also happy climbing up large oak trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Eat Monstera Fruit: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot only does this plant make a statement in your home, it also deserves a worthy spot in your food forest! Monstera produces a rare and delicious fruit that's highly coveted for it's unique tropical flavor. Fruit must be allowed to ripen naturally before eating.  Place it upright in a glass for 2-3 days. 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Its essential oils are also used in aromatherapy for relaxation and rejuvenation, as well as in perfumery and cosmetics. 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Jabuticaba fruit grows right off of the trunk and is about the look and size of a large grape, measuring 1-3 inches in size. The fruit has astringent grape-like skin and white sweet rosey flavored pulp. Jabuticaba fruit is typically eaten fresh but can also be used to make juices, desserts, jams, or even fermented into wine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name Jaboticaba (Plinia cauliflora) comes from the Tupi word, jaboti, for turtle, or like turtle fat, descriptive of the fruit pulp. Cauliflora is from cauliflorous, meaning the fruit and flowers grow directly on the bark or under bark along the trunk, limbs, and branches. 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Native variants of passionflower can be found throughout North and South America, but it is cultivated around the world in tropical and subtropical areas for it's unique and highly prized edible fruit, foliage, and flora. The fruit is often made into delicious juice or eaten raw.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis purple passion fruit is a special edible and ornamental variety of the vine plant, which often yields large purple and deep blue fruit. Purple passion fruit has a unique tangy-sweet flavor, and each piece is filled with juicy flesh and soft seeds. 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It's from the Daisy family of plants, Asteraceae, and can be grown as a perennial in warmer climates and an annual in northern zones. The magical effect that the bright flowering heads, commonly referred to as 'Buzz Buttons', has on your senses will shock you both literally and figuratively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToothache Plant is a short leafy exotic herb, with beautiful and attractive gold and red flowering buds that are known for their vibrant numbing and tingling effect when eaten. For herbalists looking for a unique medicinal to add to their apothecary, or for home gardeners looking for a beautiful exotic ornamental, the Electric Daisy Toothache Plant is a must have!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":45360289349676,"sku":"A1-C4-ELE-M","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/spilanthestoothacheplantsowexoticnursery.webp?v=1772845944"},{"product_id":"dragon-fruit-red-tricia-hylocereus-polyrhizus","title":"Dragon Fruit, Red 'Tricia' (Hylocereus polyrhizus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRed 'Tricia' Dragonfruit is a vining, terrestrial fruiting cactus native to Central America, specifically Costa Rica and Nicaragua.  It also goes by Pitaya Roja or Red-Fleshed Pitahaya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has thick fleshy stems reaching from a few inches long to up to 20 feet.  It produces cosmically cool, night-blooming flowers and sweet succulent pitahaya fruit.  The fruit has red skin and sweet, deep red flesh with many soft seeds. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":45360289710124,"sku":"DRA-RED-M","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":45360289742892,"sku":"sku-45556541587654","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/Hylocereus_polyrhizus_red_tricia_dragon_fruit_on_the_vine.webp?v=1772845967"},{"product_id":"wild-dagga-leonotis-leonurus","title":"Wild Dagga (Leonotis leonurus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWild Dagga also known as Lion's Tale or Wild Dagga, is an perennial evergreen herbaceous shrub native to South Africa. 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It is used traditionally in the treatment of tuberculosis, diabetes, and epilepsy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Dagga is of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeonurus (mint)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family of plants and very closely related to two other Sow Exotic favorites; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sowexotic.myshopify.com\/admin\/products\/www.sowexotic.com\/products\/klip-dagga-leonotis-nepetifolia\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Klip Dagga\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKlip Dagga\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003ca href=\"sowexotic.com\/products\/siberian-motherwort-leonurus-sibiricus\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Siberian Motherwort, Sow Exotic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSiberian Motherwort\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":45360290005036,"sku":"A6-WLD-M","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/Wild_Dagga_Leonotis_leonurus.webp?v=1772906440"},{"product_id":"beijing-grass-murdannia-loriformis","title":"Beijing Grass (Murdannia loriformis)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeijing Grass is an exotic medicinal herb that comes from the Spiderwort family of plants.  Although it's rare and hard to find, Beijing Grass actually grows very easily. It's a low-lying grassy perennial ground cover that grows and spreads very quickly. Plant in the ground or in pots! Beijing grass can be overwintered easily indoors. The smooth green leaves are about 3 to 6 inches long, and can be eaten raw, cooked or juiced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeijing Grass has been an important healing herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries. It helps to support and strengthen the immune system, detoxify the body, and aid in respiratory healing. It is an effective anti-inflammatory, is rich in flavonoids, syringic acid,  and glycosphingolipids (G1B) which prevent free radicals and work to inhibit cancerous cells.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":45360290037804,"sku":"C6-BEI-M","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/IMG_8669.jpg?v=1772744151"},{"product_id":"ceylon-gooseberry-ketembilla-dovyalis-hebecarpa","title":"Ceylon Gooseberry, Ketembilla (Dovyalis hebecarpa)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTangy Tropical Fruit for Unique Flavor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceylon Gooseberry, Ketembilla, Kitembilla, Ceylon Gooseberry Tree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salicaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and Southern India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ceylon Gooseberry (\u003cem\u003eDovyalis hebecarpa\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as Ketembilla, is a small, tropical fruit tree native to Sri Lanka and Southern India. It is grown for its small, tart, purple fruits that are similar in size and taste to gooseberries. The fruits are prized for their unique, tangy flavor and are often used to make jams, jellies, juices, and desserts. The tree is highly ornamental, with lush, green foliage and a bushy growth habit, making it a beautiful and productive addition to tropical and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeylon Gooseberry was originally brought to the United States by \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/David_Fairchild\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDr. David Fairchild\u003c\/a\u003e.  It has since been naturalized in Hawaii, Florida, Puerto Rico, Israel, and parts of Central America and South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistinctive Features, Uses, and Nutritional Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceylon Gooseberries are small, round, and turn deep purple when ripe. 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