GC2VBN7 World's Biggest Pot Plant (Traditional Cache) in Limpopo, South Africa created by EverywhereSlowly

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Knagur Green: Due to no response from the CO after the request to maintain or replace the cache, I am archiving it to, stop it showing on the listings and/or to create place for the geocaching community.

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Hidden : 4/29/2011

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Quick and easy roadside cache on the road between Hoedspruit and Origstad.
The cache is a 200ml plastic container containing a log sheet, pen, snooker cue tip chalk block and a plastic crab.

The baobab tree is home to a whole ecosystem within its trunk and branches. The hollows, dents and stems are living shelters for bushbabies, squirrels, rodents, lizards, snakes and even tree frogs. Various insects, spiders and scorpions may find solace for their entire lives within the one tree.

The baobab tree flowers at the ripe age of about 20 years. Large white blooms, about the size of a Frisbee, open at the first sign of sunset. The musk-scented odor it exudes attracts fruit bats and various insects. Many are attracted to the nectar, including bats and mouse lemurs as well.

The foot long flowers can open up fully within one minute, creating an awakening in the forested areas of South Africa. Mouse lemurs hibernate during the dry season, but awaken upon the blooming of the first baobab blooms.

Baobab nectar drips down the bloom, sending the aroma of the sugary liquid out to all. Giant hawk moths are tempted by the tasty treat and will fertilize the blooms by spreading the pollen around. The mouse lemur finds not only the blooms of the baobab tree tasty, but the hawk moth is also a special treat.

Trunk holes are home to birds such as hornbills, parrots, spinetails, kestrels and rollers. Bigger cavities are filled with ground hornbills or barn owls. Huge stick nests can be found in the baobab tree, as nesting sites of the larger birds such as vultures and eagles, and the occasional stork. Buffalo weavers are found in the branches too, more than other trees.

The baobab trees are commonly owned privately, as they have an important role in the culture and economy of Africa. Wood from this tree is too fibrous for building use, but bark is shredded for use in rope, nets, cloth, snares and basket weaving. Cosmetics and tonics are created from roots of the valuable tree. Spinach and soup can be made from the large leaves. Seeds are ground for coffee substitutes or can be eaten fresh. White pulp taken from the tree is used for a ‘cream of tartar’ powder for baking goods.

The baobab survives in semi-arid temperatures. African elephants are their biggest enemy, as they strip the resources by removing bark and leaves in their attempt to survive.

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