Speaking of "how can plants see?" you should look up the Boquila trifoliolata that can mimic the shape of the leaves on its host plant. Ends up it can mimic the leaves of a plastic plant when it's introduced to one. I'm thinking maybe they can see the shapes of shadows cast on their leaves of something
Boquila trifoliolata is such a fascinating plant! 🌿 The way it mimics even plastic leaves is just wild. I’ll definitely be looking into it more-it really makes you wonder how plants “see” their surroundings. That was the reason I made that comment but forgot to mention the obvious reason, as many picked up in the comments, this case is probably likely to evolution over many years! 😊 But still completely mindblown about Boquila trifoliolata since I first heard about it.
This thing with the bumblebee orchid started as a coincidence. A flower mutation happened to look a bit similar to a female bumblebee and the dumber male bumblebees landed on it more often. This orchid reproduced a little better as a result. And there were a thousand variations of its offspring and some looked even more like a female, more males came, these plants reproduced better and pushed out the others. If you play this game over a million years, the result can looks very perfect, but the orchids dont need to actually see the bumblebee🙂
Such a fascinating breakdown, Faina! 🌸 It’s amazing how evolution works, creating these incredible plant-pollinator relationships over time. Nature truly has its own way of perfecting things, doesn’t it? Thanks for sharing your insights! 😊
I love weird plant videos. Put on your list for the next video a Welwitschia mirabilis dessert plant that can live for 2000 years and has only 2 leaves for its lifetime. I have one that is over 50 years old.
Welwitschia mirabilis is such an incredible plant! 🌵 A 2000-year lifespan with just 2 leaves-it’s mind-blowing! Having one that’s over 50 years old is an amazing achievement. Definitely adding this one to the list for a future video. Thanks for the suggestion, Gundega! 😊
Thanks for sharing, Linda! 🌱 It’s great to hear that your Corkscrew Rush thrived with more light outside. They definitely seem to love that extra sunshine! ☀️ Glad to hear yours is happy in the summer! 😊
Absolutely, that’s what makes weird plants so special! 🌱 There’s always something out there for everyone. Glad you still enjoyed the video, and who knows, maybe the next batch will have something that’s more your style! 😊
🇦🇺🤦🏻 hi Memo, I've been watching your videos on the run, life *sigh* the Pterostylis (Greenhoods, Greenhood Orchids) are Australian natives, so no humming birds 🤭 they're pollinated by insects. Great video as always, enjoy your holiday, on the beach. Use sunscreen!
I'm lucky enough to have several Pterostylis species native to where I live here in the Blue Mountains of Australia. I even walked past a bunch of flowering Pterostylis nutans this morning. They usually grow in dry scrublands, but I have found P. pendunculata growing in coastal sand dunes. They mostly live in fire effected regions so they have adapted to only have one pair of small prostrate leaves and can 'die' back to an underground rhizome if needed. They mostly flower in the cooler seasons and will only produce one flower per plant each year. They have small flowers usually around one to two centimeters and are pollinated by insects. My favorite is probably the P. nutans because the flower has large transparent windows that give it an alien bird head look.
That’s incredible, CreepyGallery! 🌿 Having several Pterostylis species in your area must be a treat, especially seeing them in their natural habitats. The P. nutans with its alien bird head look sounds so intriguing-nature really knows how to create the coolest designs! Thanks for sharing all this fascinating info! 😊
I have devile's backbone for years. It's currently outside for summer. Have to water every day. 100 degrees here in Texas summer 🌞. It's Hugh and and the colors when it is sun stress gorgeous
Devil’s Backbone sounds stunning when it’s sun-stressed! 🌞 I can imagine those colors must be beautiful. Keeping it hydrated in that Texas heat must be quite the task, but it’s so worth it! Thanks for sharing, Susie! 😊
I love these videos and looking at weird plants ❤ I like this umbrella succulent so much. As for diabetes: I have a friend who needs to take pills, but has done so for almost 20 years. He never had to take up insulin shots, because he changed his whole diet. If it's early stages, you can work on that with dietary changes and pre-diabetic might even heal.
Thank you so much, Silvia! ❤ It’s great to hear that diet changes can make such a difference-I’m hopeful that with the right steps, I can manage this well. The umbrella succulent is a favorite of mine too! So glad you’re enjoying the weird plant series! 🌱😊
I have the dwarf variegated Devil’s backbone. They stay pretty small. I think mine is probably about 10” tall and a couple of years old. I water mine every other week. I also have the Jatropha podagrica. It lives outside in the summer here in Texas. It’s weird because when it makes a seed pod it only has 3 seeds inside. I’ve germinated the seeds and got 100% so I have 3 seedlings about 6” tall. Planted the seeds July 3, they’ve been easy. No caudex yet. The Ficus petiolaris is also mine lol. Thanks for taking all my suggestions. The ficus needs water and so does the Jatropha podagrica unusual for caudex plants. I was warned not to underwater or they will drop all their leaves. The Jatropha has huge leaves and I’m thinking that’s why they need more water than you would think. I water it almost every day here in Texas in the summer outside. Called the rock fig. Just bought a new one yesterday, the clown ficus or Ficus aspera, looks like a variegated money tree. I love love the weirdos as you can tell. So much fun.
Vicky, your plant collection sounds absolutely amazing! 🌱 The dwarf variegated Devil’s Backbone, Jatropha podagrica, and Ficus petiolaris all seem to be thriving under your care. I appreciate all the tips-especially about watering! The Clown Ficus sounds so intriguing too. Thanks for all your suggestions and for sharing your love for these weird and wonderful plants! 😊
Have you ever done the peperomia dolabriformis so unusual and cute. I love your videos you are such a wonderful person to listen to. Your videos are so day changing, they really make me happy to watch
The Shangri-la plant is one in particular my "Plant guy" has recently brought in and of course, brought to my attention. I have to say that I refused because it reminded me of a plant that looks like all the leaves are stuck 🙃 and will remain that way and I would have to fight the urge to help it emerge. Lol
Haha, I totally get that, Turogers! 😄 The Shangri-la does have that look, but that’s part of its charm, I think! Sometimes the weird ones just aren’t for everyone. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 🌿
Great video as always Memo! 🙋🏻♀️ Voting for a video suggestion in the future for plants that look wonky or almost mutated intentionally on plants like their leaves just didn’t quite form right like the Hoya Compactica, Shanghai la, the Orchid Dendrobium Spectible, and etc!
Thanks so much, Plantytotalkabout! 🙋🏻♀️ That’s a fantastic idea-plants with those quirky, wonky looks definitely deserve their own spotlight! I’ll start looking into those and more for a future video. 😊
As usual, I don’t own any Memo! With plants that have developed over time to look/attract pollinators, it shows that we really don’t know a lot about nature; we can’t ‘SEE” eyes like humans & animals, therefore we say they can’t see…we never know!🤓
The Buddha Belly is a very fun plant to grow!! It gives me seed pods every summer and they are so fun to grow from seed. I have an older one that is 3 feet tall. I love this plant and will always have it in my life!!
Wow, 3 feet tall! 🌱 That’s incredible, Trish! The Buddha Belly really is a joy to grow, and those seed pods sound like such a treat. Glad to hear it’s a forever plant in your life! 😊
J. Podagrica is closely related to euphorbia (Euphorbiaceae), it also has white toxic sap. I have had one for quite some time, but just recently discovered this.... 😜
Isn’t it wild how these plants can surprise us even after we’ve had them for a while? 😜 Thanks for sharing that tidbit about J. Podagrica-those toxic saps can be sneaky! 🌱
Thanks for the recommendation, Zalissa! 📚 I’ll definitely check out Mastering Diabetes-it sounds like a must-read for anyone looking to manage their health better. So glad you enjoyed the video! 🌱😊
Hi Memo, I own three of those Dendrobium spectabile. The blooms look like aliens and have beautiful fragrance. However, it is an ant and mealy bugs magnet because of the nectary they produce. They can grow into large specimen given the right condition and care.
Hi Vicla! 🌸 Owning three Dendrobium spectabile sounds like a dream, despite those pesky ants and mealy bugs. The alien-like blooms are so worth it though, especially with that fragrance! Thanks for sharing your experience with them! 😊
acranthera sp thailand got this plant at a local plant convention but have no idea how to care for it would be great to see it up and spoken about looks like dino skin !!!
Acranthera sp. from Thailand sounds so cool, especially with that dino skin look! 🦕 I’ll definitely look into it and see what I can find out about care. Thanks for the suggestion-this could be a fun one to explore in a future video! 🌱
Corkscrew Rush near a koi pond sounds beautiful, Diane! 🐟 It can be tricky to keep them looking their best, but when they’re thriving, they add such a unique touch to the garden. Thanks for sharing your experience with them! 🌿😊
Hi Memo, really cool plants 🙂 Hope your health gets better soon - I heard many times that this is reversible with lifestyle changes, so hope it works 🙂
Thanks for the kind words, Sparkle! 😊 I’m hopeful that with the right changes, I can manage it well. So glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the well wishes! 🌿💚
Hey Tanya, Juncus effusus is definitely a unique one! 🌱 If you liked that, you might find the others just as fascinating. I’m always on the lookout for new and unusual plants to showcase! 😊 You know me I like all the weird plants 😅
I haven’t come across Corybas Crenulatus yet, but now I’m intrigued! 🌸 It sounds like a plant I need to learn more about. Thanks for the suggestion, Lisa! 🌱
Love this video Memo. How about featuring Microsorum thailandicum (Blue oil fern) and Myrtillocactus Geometrizans Fukurokuryuzinboku (boobie cactus) in your next unusual plant video.
Thanks for the tip, Melody! 😊 I’ve heard great things about fasting for blood sugar control-definitely something I’m looking into. Appreciate the advice! 🌱
I’m type 1 diabetic! It appeared it’s ugly head only a few years ago, an autoimmune problem 😕 Just go easy with the amount of carbs and sugar, but in moderation you’ve levels should be fine 😊💕
Thanks for sharing, Mel! 💕 It’s definitely a balancing act, but I'm staying mindful of it. Your advice is super helpful, and I appreciate the support! 😊🌱
Hi. As far as how the flowers look like they do … I’m pretty sure that covered by Darwin. I haven’t read his book so I don’t know. It’s how cuttlefish that really fascinate me. Who the can change colors to match their environment. They can even hypnotize their pray. Odd and cool. And off topic. Sorry. I love all the plants in this video. Thank you PS octopi are really fascinating too.
Thanks for watching, Allone! 🌿 Darwin definitely had a lot to say about evolution-it’s mind-blowing how these processes work in nature. And I totally agree-cuttlefish and octopi are fascinating creatures! It’s all connected in the world of odd and cool, so no need to apologize! 😊
Sorry to hear that, Paula! 🌱 Juncus effusus can be a bit tricky indoors. Sometimes these quirky plants just have a mind of their own. Hope you’ve had more success with other plants since! 😊
Podagra used to be an aristocratic disease, gout, and yes, it had something to do with feet ETA: interesting, my first thought was that maybe this plant cured gout, not resembled an ill foot
That’s such an interesting connection, Agnes! 🤔 It’s amazing how plants can remind us of so many different things. Who knows, maybe there’s some ancient remedy hiding in these weird plants! 🌿
So I am certified in diabetes education. And the main thing about diabetes is figuring out the glycemic index of your food. One way to make sure that nothing has too high of a glycemic index is to eat every carbohydrate with a protein. .. Not that this is a good idea but if you are going to have for instance chocolate or sweets make sure it has nuts in it like a payday bar or snickers. It prevents blood sugar spikes and keeps your A1C regulated. Even something like an apple (which has fiber and is okay) is better if you eat it with cheese or peanut butter.
Thank you so much for this advice, Raya! 🌟 I’m really trying to learn all I can, and pairing carbs with protein is something I’ll definitely keep in mind. I appreciate your expertise and tips! 😊💪
I have Jatropha and ficus Palmeri other coudex ficus. I underwater them a lot. Both are fine May call them easy. Have tham for 2 years. I"ll send you some pics on Instagram and also write smth on the topic of diabetes.
That sounds awesome, Tddas! I’d love to see your plants-please do send those pics over on Instagram! 🌱 And thank you for offering to share more about diabetes, I’m eager to learn all I can. 😊
Speaking of "how can plants see?" you should look up the Boquila trifoliolata that can mimic the shape of the leaves on its host plant. Ends up it can mimic the leaves of a plastic plant when it's introduced to one. I'm thinking maybe they can see the shapes of shadows cast on their leaves of something
Boquila trifoliolata is such a fascinating plant! 🌿 The way it mimics even plastic leaves is just wild. I’ll definitely be looking into it more-it really makes you wonder how plants “see” their surroundings. That was the reason I made that comment but forgot to mention the obvious reason, as many picked up in the comments, this case is probably likely to evolution over many years! 😊 But still completely mindblown about Boquila trifoliolata since I first heard about it.
This thing with the bumblebee orchid started as a coincidence. A flower mutation happened to look a bit similar to a female bumblebee and the dumber male bumblebees landed on it more often. This orchid reproduced a little better as a result. And there were a thousand variations of its offspring and some looked even more like a female, more males came, these plants reproduced better and pushed out the others. If you play this game over a million years, the result can looks very perfect, but the orchids dont need to actually see the bumblebee🙂
Such a fascinating breakdown, Faina! 🌸 It’s amazing how evolution works, creating these incredible plant-pollinator relationships over time. Nature truly has its own way of perfecting things, doesn’t it? Thanks for sharing your insights! 😊
I love weird plant videos. Put on your list for the next video a Welwitschia mirabilis dessert plant that can live for 2000 years and has only 2 leaves for its lifetime. I have one that is over 50 years old.
Welwitschia mirabilis is such an incredible plant! 🌵 A 2000-year lifespan with just 2 leaves-it’s mind-blowing! Having one that’s over 50 years old is an amazing achievement. Definitely adding this one to the list for a future video. Thanks for the suggestion, Gundega! 😊
This was a blast, Memo. Hope you're having a great holiday!
Thanks, Dave! 🌿 I’m glad you enjoyed the video! I’m getting ready for the holiday off on the 3rd-hope you doing well at the moment! 😊
Yayyy what a great content-Idea! Love ya Memo! Greetings from Germany
Thank you so much! 😊 Love you too! Sending greetings back from here to Germany! 🌿
I’ve owned the corkscrew rush before. I have grown it inside, it needs a lot of light. I put it outside for the summer, it’s much happier outside 😀🇨🇦
Thanks for sharing, Linda! 🌱 It’s great to hear that your Corkscrew Rush thrived with more light outside. They definitely seem to love that extra sunshine! ☀️ Glad to hear yours is happy in the summer! 😊
weird plants are fun.
not sure any of these were *quite* my taste, but that's why weird is cool, there is something for everyone.
Absolutely, that’s what makes weird plants so special! 🌱 There’s always something out there for everyone. Glad you still enjoyed the video, and who knows, maybe the next batch will have something that’s more your style! 😊
🇦🇺🤦🏻 hi Memo, I've been watching your videos on the run, life *sigh* the Pterostylis (Greenhoods, Greenhood Orchids) are Australian natives, so no humming birds 🤭 they're pollinated by insects.
Great video as always, enjoy your holiday, on the beach. Use sunscreen!
I'm lucky enough to have several Pterostylis species native to where I live here in the Blue Mountains of Australia. I even walked past a bunch of flowering Pterostylis nutans this morning. They usually grow in dry scrublands, but I have found P. pendunculata growing in coastal sand dunes. They mostly live in fire effected regions so they have adapted to only have one pair of small prostrate leaves and can 'die' back to an underground rhizome if needed. They mostly flower in the cooler seasons and will only produce one flower per plant each year. They have small flowers usually around one to two centimeters and are pollinated by insects. My favorite is probably the P. nutans because the flower has large transparent windows that give it an alien bird head look.
That’s incredible, CreepyGallery! 🌿 Having several Pterostylis species in your area must be a treat, especially seeing them in their natural habitats. The P. nutans with its alien bird head look sounds so intriguing-nature really knows how to create the coolest designs! Thanks for sharing all this fascinating info! 😊
@@Houseplantygoodness Your very welcome. Thank you for replying.
I have devile's backbone for years. It's currently outside for summer. Have to water every day. 100 degrees here in Texas summer 🌞. It's Hugh and and the colors when it is sun stress gorgeous
Devil’s Backbone sounds stunning when it’s sun-stressed! 🌞 I can imagine those colors must be beautiful. Keeping it hydrated in that Texas heat must be quite the task, but it’s so worth it! Thanks for sharing, Susie! 😊
The insulin plant is such an easy growing plant. The leaves have sour or tangy taste and is also used for soups, salads, and sandwiches :)
That Schefflera reminded me of the “snowflake aralia”/“trevesia palmata micholitzii” that has been on my “interested in” list for years
I love these videos and looking at weird plants ❤ I like this umbrella succulent so much.
As for diabetes: I have a friend who needs to take pills, but has done so for almost 20 years. He never had to take up insulin shots, because he changed his whole diet.
If it's early stages, you can work on that with dietary changes and pre-diabetic might even heal.
Thank you so much, Silvia! ❤ It’s great to hear that diet changes can make such a difference-I’m hopeful that with the right steps, I can manage this well. The umbrella succulent is a favorite of mine too! So glad you’re enjoying the weird plant series! 🌱😊
I have the dwarf variegated Devil’s backbone. They stay pretty small. I think mine is probably about 10” tall and a couple of years old. I water mine every other week. I also have the Jatropha podagrica. It lives outside in the summer here in Texas. It’s weird because when it makes a seed pod it only has 3 seeds inside. I’ve germinated the seeds and got 100% so I have 3 seedlings about 6” tall. Planted the seeds July 3, they’ve been easy. No caudex yet. The Ficus petiolaris is also mine lol. Thanks for taking all my suggestions. The ficus needs water and so does the Jatropha podagrica unusual for caudex plants. I was warned not to underwater or they will drop all their leaves. The Jatropha has huge leaves and I’m thinking that’s why they need more water than you would think. I water it almost every day here in Texas in the summer outside. Called the rock fig. Just bought a new one yesterday, the clown ficus or Ficus aspera, looks like a variegated money tree. I love love the weirdos as you can tell. So much fun.
Vicky, your plant collection sounds absolutely amazing! 🌱 The dwarf variegated Devil’s Backbone, Jatropha podagrica, and Ficus petiolaris all seem to be thriving under your care. I appreciate all the tips-especially about watering! The Clown Ficus sounds so intriguing too. Thanks for all your suggestions and for sharing your love for these weird and wonderful plants! 😊
Have you ever done the peperomia dolabriformis so unusual and cute. I love your videos you are such a wonderful person to listen to. Your videos are so day changing, they really make me happy to watch
The Shangri-la plant is one in particular my "Plant guy" has recently brought in and of course, brought to my attention. I have to say that I refused because it reminded me of a plant that looks like all the leaves are stuck 🙃 and will remain that way and I would have to fight the urge to help it emerge. Lol
Haha, I totally get that, Turogers! 😄 The Shangri-la does have that look, but that’s part of its charm, I think! Sometimes the weird ones just aren’t for everyone. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 🌿
Great video as always Memo! 🙋🏻♀️ Voting for a video suggestion in the future for plants that look wonky or almost mutated intentionally on plants like their leaves just didn’t quite form right like the Hoya Compactica, Shanghai la, the Orchid Dendrobium Spectible, and etc!
Thanks so much, Plantytotalkabout! 🙋🏻♀️ That’s a fantastic idea-plants with those quirky, wonky looks definitely deserve their own spotlight! I’ll start looking into those and more for a future video. 😊
One high on my wishlist is Ceropegia bosseri or black dragon. So cool.
Ceropegia bosseri is a stunner! 🌿 The Black Dragon is definitely one to add to any wishlist. Hope you get your hands on it soon, Vicky! 😊
As usual, I don’t own any Memo! With plants that have developed over time to look/attract pollinators, it shows that we really don’t know a lot about nature; we can’t ‘SEE” eyes like humans & animals, therefore we say they can’t see…we never know!🤓
The Buddha Belly is a very fun plant to grow!! It gives me seed pods every summer and they are so fun to grow from seed. I have an older one that is 3 feet tall. I love this plant and will always have it in my life!!
Wow, 3 feet tall! 🌱 That’s incredible, Trish! The Buddha Belly really is a joy to grow, and those seed pods sound like such a treat. Glad to hear it’s a forever plant in your life! 😊
J. Podagrica is closely related to euphorbia (Euphorbiaceae), it also has white toxic sap. I have had one for quite some time, but just recently discovered this.... 😜
Isn’t it wild how these plants can surprise us even after we’ve had them for a while? 😜 Thanks for sharing that tidbit about J. Podagrica-those toxic saps can be sneaky! 🌱
Very cool video!! I recommend the book Mastering Diabetes by Cyrus Khambatta, PhD and Robby Barbaro, MPH.
Thanks for the recommendation, Zalissa! 📚 I’ll definitely check out Mastering Diabetes-it sounds like a must-read for anyone looking to manage their health better. So glad you enjoyed the video! 🌱😊
Hi Memo, I own three of those Dendrobium spectabile. The blooms look like aliens and have beautiful fragrance. However, it is an ant and mealy bugs magnet because of the nectary they produce. They can grow into large specimen given the right condition and care.
Hi Vicla! 🌸 Owning three Dendrobium spectabile sounds like a dream, despite those pesky ants and mealy bugs. The alien-like blooms are so worth it though, especially with that fragrance! Thanks for sharing your experience with them! 😊
acranthera sp thailand got this plant at a local plant convention but have no idea how to care for it would be great to see it up and spoken about looks like dino skin !!!
Acranthera sp. from Thailand sounds so cool, especially with that dino skin look! 🦕 I’ll definitely look into it and see what I can find out about care. Thanks for the suggestion-this could be a fun one to explore in a future video! 🌱
I have grown the corkscrew rush but only outside close to my koi pond which they like but very hard to keep going they brown off very easily
Corkscrew Rush near a koi pond sounds beautiful, Diane! 🐟 It can be tricky to keep them looking their best, but when they’re thriving, they add such a unique touch to the garden. Thanks for sharing your experience with them! 🌿😊
Hi Memo, really cool plants 🙂
Hope your health gets better soon - I heard many times that this is reversible with lifestyle changes, so hope it works 🙂
Thanks for the kind words, Sparkle! 😊 I’m hopeful that with the right changes, I can manage it well. So glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the well wishes! 🌿💚
I think I've come across the Juncus effusus. But the others, I've never seen them or heard of them.
Hey Tanya, Juncus effusus is definitely a unique one! 🌱 If you liked that, you might find the others just as fascinating. I’m always on the lookout for new and unusual plants to showcase! 😊 You know me I like all the weird plants 😅
Corkscrew rush on clearance at Lowe's in Washington state
Great find, Julie! 🌿 Corkscrew Rush is such a fun plant. Hope you snagged one up-those spirals are too cool to pass up! 😊
Have you seen Corybas Crenulatus? Such an interesting little plant 🌸
I haven’t come across Corybas Crenulatus yet, but now I’m intrigued! 🌸 It sounds like a plant I need to learn more about. Thanks for the suggestion, Lisa! 🌱
Love this video Memo. How about featuring Microsorum thailandicum (Blue oil fern) and Myrtillocactus Geometrizans Fukurokuryuzinboku (boobie cactus) in your next unusual plant video.
Check out fasting. It is very good for pre diabetes or even for someone who is diabetic 😊
Thanks for the tip, Melody! 😊 I’ve heard great things about fasting for blood sugar control-definitely something I’m looking into. Appreciate the advice! 🌱
I’m type 1 diabetic! It appeared it’s ugly head only a few years ago, an autoimmune problem 😕 Just go easy with the amount of carbs and sugar, but in moderation you’ve levels should be fine 😊💕
Thanks for sharing, Mel! 💕 It’s definitely a balancing act, but I'm staying mindful of it. Your advice is super helpful, and I appreciate the support! 😊🌱
Hi. As far as how the flowers look like they do … I’m pretty sure that covered by Darwin. I haven’t read his book so I don’t know. It’s how cuttlefish that really fascinate me. Who the can change colors to match their environment. They can even hypnotize their pray. Odd and cool. And off topic. Sorry.
I love all the plants in this video. Thank you
PS octopi are really fascinating too.
Thanks for watching, Allone! 🌿 Darwin definitely had a lot to say about evolution-it’s mind-blowing how these processes work in nature. And I totally agree-cuttlefish and octopi are fascinating creatures! It’s all connected in the world of odd and cool, so no need to apologize! 😊
@@Houseplantygoodness thank you. You are kind.
I tried growing the Juncuc effusus indoors about a decade ago. I was not successful unfortunately.
Sorry to hear that, Paula! 🌱 Juncus effusus can be a bit tricky indoors. Sometimes these quirky plants just have a mind of their own. Hope you’ve had more success with other plants since! 😊
Podagra used to be an aristocratic disease, gout, and yes, it had something to do with feet
ETA: interesting, my first thought was that maybe this plant cured gout, not resembled an ill foot
That’s such an interesting connection, Agnes! 🤔 It’s amazing how plants can remind us of so many different things. Who knows, maybe there’s some ancient remedy hiding in these weird plants! 🌿
So I am certified in diabetes education. And the main thing about diabetes is figuring out the glycemic index of your food. One way to make sure that nothing has too high of a glycemic index is to eat every carbohydrate with a protein. .. Not that this is a good idea but if you are going to have for instance chocolate or sweets make sure it has nuts in it like a payday bar or snickers. It prevents blood sugar spikes and keeps your A1C regulated. Even something like an apple (which has fiber and is okay) is better if you eat it with cheese or peanut butter.
Thank you so much for this advice, Raya! 🌟 I’m really trying to learn all I can, and pairing carbs with protein is something I’ll definitely keep in mind. I appreciate your expertise and tips! 😊💪
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Hi Moira! 👋 Thanks for stopping by! Hope you enjoyed the video 😊🌱
I have Jatropha and ficus Palmeri other coudex ficus. I underwater them a lot. Both are fine May call them easy. Have tham for 2 years. I"ll send you some pics on Instagram and also write smth on the topic of diabetes.
That sounds awesome, Tddas! I’d love to see your plants-please do send those pics over on Instagram! 🌱 And thank you for offering to share more about diabetes, I’m eager to learn all I can. 😊