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Ponytail Palm - The Quirky Plant with a Big Personality! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Beaucarnea recurvata, Ponytail Palm, Elephant-Foot Tree, or Nolina

Ponytail Palm - The Quirky Plant with a Big Personality!
  • ๐ŸŒด Beaucarnea recurvata, also known as the Ponytail Palm, Elephant-Foot Tree, or Nolina, is the ultimate low-maintenance showstopper!
  • ๐ŸŒด With its swollen, bottle-like base (for storing water) and long, flowing, ribbon-like leaves, it looks like a palm but behaves like a succulent.
  • ๐ŸŒด This adorable plant thrives on neglect, tolerating drought and even a bit of frost - making it a carefree plant.
  • ๐ŸŒด Cute or quirky, it can be grown in a pot as a showy bonsai with a large caudex.


Put โค๏ธ for cute and ๐Ÿ”ฅ for quirky!

๐Ÿด Share your ponytails in pots๐Ÿ‘‡

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Spooktacular Halloween Sale! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Clinacanthus nutans - Snake plant

Clinacanthus nutans - Snake plant

๐Ÿ˜ฎ Spooktacular Halloween Sale!
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ Halloween is creeping in, and it's time to treat your garden to some tropical magic! No tricks - just bold, exotic beauties ready to boo-st your outdoor space. Our plants have flourished all summer, growing large and vibrant, and are now ready to keep your garden bursting with life year-round.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ Don't let these deals disappear into the night - offer ends November 1! To save 10% on your order, use code:

  • ๐Ÿ’ธ Halloween24 ๐Ÿ’ธ


  • Min order $100, excluding S/H. Exp. 11-1-24


๐Ÿ“ธ Clinacanthus nutans - Snake plant ๐Ÿ

Celebrate Halloween with this exotic Thai plant that marries beauty and folklore!
Its striking blooms resemble the open mouths of snakes, adding a mysterious allure to your garden. Traditionally used in Thailand for snake bite relief, this captivating specimen not only enhances your space but also sparks conversation among guests. Don't miss the chance to impress with this enchanting plant during the spooky season!

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The King of all Anthuriums. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

King Anthurium - Anthurium veitchii

๐Ÿ‘‘ The King of all Anthuriums
  • ๐Ÿ‘‘ Anthurium veitchii isn't called the "King" for nothing! This majestic houseplant shows off long, rippling leaves that can stretch up to 3 feet, starting with a heart-shaped base -because even royalty has a soft side!
  • ๐Ÿ‘‘ Its glossy, textured foliage gives your space instant jungle vibes, making it a standout in any room. Low-maintenance and full of personality, the King Anthurium brings a regal flair to your plant collection.
  • ๐Ÿ‘‘ Just give it bright, indirect light, and watch this leafy monarch rule your home with elegance!


๐Ÿ›’ Get your own King Anthurium

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How to make perfect ground cover: this colorful house plant thrives outdoors! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

How to make perfect ground cover: this colorful house plant thrives outdoors! How to make perfect ground cover: this colorful house plant thrives outdoors!
๐Ÿ€ How to make perfect ground cover: this colorful house plant thrives outdoors!

  • โœณ๏ธ Did you know that there is a showy houseplant that makes an excellent ground cover in southern gardens?

  • โœณ๏ธ The Iresine, also known as Beefsteak Plant or Chicken Gizzard, is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 3 feet tall. It showcases bright mauve, or variegated puckered foliage that adds a pop of color to any space.

  • โœณ๏ธ Perfect for both indoor gardening and warm climate gardens, it thrives in both shady or full sun areas and requires regular water when actively growing, with moderate watering afterward.

  • โœณ๏ธ Its striking "Blood Leaf" features purplish-red, oval-shaped leaves with notched tips on vibrant red-maroon stems, forming dense, bushy clumps. It grows fast and spreads fast, making a perfect ground cover.

  • โœณ๏ธ You'll find delightful varieties: the traditional Iresine herbstii Acuminata, with its sharply pointed blood-red leaves, and Iresine Aureo-Reticulata, or "Chicken Gizzard Plant," boasting bright yellow-veined, apple-green rounded leaves. And don't miss the Confetti variety, with its leaves sprinkled in green, red, and yellow!

  • โœณ๏ธ Whether used indoors or as a ground cover outdoors, Iresine is a colorful choice that deserves a spot in every garden!


๐Ÿ›’ Get Iresine ground cover

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How to make perfect ground cover: this colorful house plant thrives outdoors! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Iresine, Beefsteak Plant or Chicken Gizzard

Iresine, Beefsteak Plant or Chicken Gizzard

How to make perfect ground cover: this colorful house plant thrives outdoors!
๐Ÿ€ How to make perfect ground cover: this colorful house plant thrives outdoors!
  • โœณ๏ธ Did you know that there is a showy houseplant that makes an excellent ground cover in southern gardens?
  • โœณ๏ธ The Iresine, also known as Beefsteak Plant or Chicken Gizzard, is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 3 feet tall. It showcases bright mauve, or variegated puckered foliage that adds a pop of color to any space.
  • โœณ๏ธ Perfect for both indoor gardening and warm climate gardens, it thrives in both shady or full sun areas and requires regular water when actively growing, with moderate watering afterward.
  • โœณ๏ธ Its striking "Blood Leaf" features purplish-red, oval-shaped leaves with notched tips on vibrant red-maroon stems, forming dense, bushy clumps. It grows fast and spreads fast, making a perfect ground cover.
  • โœณ๏ธ You'll find delightful varieties: the traditional Iresine herbstii Acuminata, with its sharply pointed blood-red leaves, and Iresine Aureo-Reticulata, or "Chicken Gizzard Plant," boasting bright yellow-veined, apple-green rounded leaves. And don't miss the Confetti variety, with its leaves sprinkled in green, red, and yellow!
  • โœณ๏ธ Whether used indoors or as a ground cover outdoors, Iresine is a colorful choice that deserves a spot in every garden!


๐Ÿ›’ Get Iresine ground cover

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What is the most spectacular variegated ginger? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

๐Ÿ˜ตโ€๏ฟฝ What is the most spectacular variegated ginger?

  • ๐ŸŒ€ Variegated Spiral Ginger - Costus arabicus (amazonicus) variegata - is a tropical stunner originally from South America but adored in Hawaii and Florida

  • ๐ŸŒ€ This ginger's eye-catching, spiraling stems are streaked with striking white variegation, topped with elegant pure white flowers with yellow centers.

  • ๐ŸŒ€ The pure white blooms are truly a piece of art! Perfect for shade gardens (but also can take sun), this plant thrives in moist soil and loves plenty of water.

  • ๐ŸŒ€ If you're looking to add a bit of drama and elegance to your garden, this beauty is a must-have!


๐Ÿ“š Learn more about gingers from previous posts:

๐Ÿ›’ Shop Gingers

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What is the most spectacular variegated ginger? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

๐Ÿ˜ตโ€๏ฟฝ What is the most spectacular variegated ginger?

  • ๐ŸŒ€ Variegated Spiral Ginger - Costus arabicus (amazonicus) variegata - is a tropical stunner originally from South America but adored in Hawaii and Florida

  • ๐ŸŒ€ This ginger's eye-catching, spiraling stems are streaked with striking white variegation, topped with elegant pure white flowers with yellow centers.

  • ๐ŸŒ€ The pure white blooms are truly a piece of art! Perfect for shade gardens (but also can take sun), this plant thrives in moist soil and loves plenty of water.

  • ๐ŸŒ€ If you're looking to add a bit of drama and elegance to your garden, this beauty is a must-have!


๐Ÿ“š Learn more about gingers from previous posts:

๐Ÿ›’ Shop Gingers

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hat is the most spectacular variegated ginger? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

๐Ÿ˜ต What is the most spectacular variegated ginger?
  • ๐ŸŒ€ Variegated Spiral Ginger - Costus arabicus (amazonicus) variegata - is a tropical stunner originally from South America but adored in Hawaii and Florida

  • ๐ŸŒ€ This ginger's eye-catching, spiraling stems are streaked with striking white variegation, topped with elegant pure white flowers with yellow centers.

  • ๐ŸŒ€ The pure white blooms are truly a piece of art! Perfect for shade gardens (but also can take sun), this plant thrives in moist soil and loves plenty of water.

  • ๐ŸŒ€ If you're looking to add a bit of drama and elegance to your garden, this beauty is a must-have!


๐Ÿ“š Learn more about gingers from previous posts:

๐Ÿ›’ Shop Gingers

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Ever tried Balsam Busy Lizzie? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Impatiens repens รขโ‚ฌ" Balsam, Busy Lizzie

๐Ÿ’ก Ever tried Balsam Busy Lizzie?
  • ๐Ÿ’› Impatiens repens โ€“ Balsam, Busy Lizzie, is the cheerful little cousin of the well-known Impatiens! What sets this one apart?
  • ๐Ÿ’› Its showy yellow flowers, very small leaves, and compact, dwarf growth habit make it perfect for hanging baskets or as a delightful houseplant.
  • ๐Ÿ’› If you're a fan of Impatiens, you'll love how this unique species brightens up any space with its charming, sunny blooms. It's small, it's bold, and it's a must-have for plant lovers!


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What is the prettiest flower for shade? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

โšœ๏ธ What is the prettiest flower for shade?

โ—๏ธ Ground orchids grow in regular garden soil instead of in the air on tree branches, come in many colors and shapes, bloom in sun or shade and are very easy to grow!

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