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Does Barleria Lavender Lace really have striped flowers. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Does Barleria Lavender Lace really have striped flowers

⭐️ Does Barleria Lavender Lace really have striped flowers

  • 🔮 Looking for an easy, compact, beautiful shrub that takes both sun and shade? Barleria cristata Lavender Lace (Striped Philippine Violet) is a rare and stunning variety perfect for fall and winter blooms.

  • 🔮 Striking lavender-and-white-striped trumpet-shaped blooms appear in clusters from Fall through Winter. They are truly striped! 👀

  • 🔮 Grows to about 3 feet tall, perfect as a garden hedge or shaped into neat geometrical forms with minimal pruning.

  • 🔮 Needs some sun for profuse flowering and occasional pruning to encourage bushy growth.

  • 🔮 Can handle cooler temperatures, making it a reliable fall and winter bloomer.


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Does Barleria Lavender Lace really have striped flowers. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Does Barleria Lavender Lace really have striped flowers

Barleria cristata Lavender Lace (Striped Philippine Violet)

⭐️ Does Barleria Lavender Lace really have striped flowers
  • 🔮 Looking for an easy, compact, beautiful shrub that takes both sun and shade? Barleria cristata Lavender Lace (Striped Philippine Violet) is a rare and stunning variety perfect for fall and winter blooms.
  • 🔮 Striking lavender-and-white-striped trumpet-shaped blooms appear in clusters from Fall through Winter. They are truly striped! 👀
  • 🔮 Grows to about 3 feet tall, perfect as a garden hedge or shaped into neat geometrical forms with minimal pruning.
  • 🔮 Needs some sun for profuse flowering and occasional pruning to encourage bushy growth.
  • 🔮 Can handle cooler temperatures, making it a reliable fall and winter bloomer.


🛒 Plant Lavender Lace

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What is the secret of Mamey's popularity. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

What is the secret of Mameys popularity

Pouteria sapota, Mamey Sapote fruit

Pouteria sapota, Mamey Sapote fruit

Pouteria sapota, Mamey Sapote fruit on a branch

Pouteria sapota, Mamey Sapote fruit on a branch

Pouteria sapota, Mamey Sapote fruit on a branch

Pouteria sapota, Mamey Sapote fruit on a branch

Pouteria sapota, Mamey Sapote fruit

Pouteria sapota, Mamey Sapote fruit

😎 What is the secret of Mamey's popularity
  • 🍊 Pouteria sapota, or Mamey Sapote - is a large tropical fruit with a thick, rough skin and sweet, creamy orange flesh with sweet and pumpkin-like flavor.
  • 🍊 It's eaten fresh, blended into smoothies, or used in desserts like ice cream and shakes.
  • 🍊 National fruit of Cuba, native to the Caribbean and Central America, Mamey has been cultivated for centuries and is valued for its rich flavor and high nutritional content.


Flowers emerge in clusters in the axils of fallen leaves along the branches, followed by the showy fruit. This is called cauliflory - when plants flower and fruit from their main stems or woody trunks. Other examples of cauliflory are Cucumber tree and Jaboticaba.

📚 More from previous post:
Why exotic Mamey is so much wanted

🛒 Order Mamey Tree

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Why Red Cactus is better than Christmas Cactus. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Why Red Cactus is better than Christmas Cactus

Red Rhipsalis (Rhipsalis ramulosa)

😡 Why Red Cactus is better than Christmas Cactus
  • ⛔️ Everybody wants this plant when they see it! Red Rhipsalis (Rhipsalis ramulosa) is a show-stopper with its arched, flat stems that cascade into a pendant display. When exposed to bright light, the stems turn a stunning violet-red, adding a vibrant pop of color to your space.
  • ⛔️ Flat, ribbon-like stems deepen to violet-red in high light. Tiny flowers and ornamental shell-like berries line the edges for an extra decorative touch.
  • ⛔️ Can be grown as a creeper or in hanging baskets for a dramatic display. In bright light, the leaves are bright red year around - this is why it is even better than popular Christmas Cactus that blooms only once a year!
  • ⛔️ Thrives in full sun to semi-shade with moderate watering. Use well-drained soil to prevent root rot and pinch the tips to encourage fuller growth.
  • ⛔️ Looking for a unique and low-maintenance plant? Whether indoors in a pot or outdoors as a garden accent, Red Rhipsalis brings a touch of the exotic with minimal effort. Its vibrant stems and easy care make it a must-have for any plant lover!


🛒Get your own Red Rhipsalis Cactus

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Pachira aquatica (Bombax glabra) - Malabar Peanut or Guiana Chestnut

💰 What do the blooms of Money Tree look like?
  • 💰 Pachira aquatica (Bombax glabra) - Malabar Peanut or Guiana Chestnut is in bloom right now! The flowers are exotic and eye-catching. They resemble fireworks bursting into bloom!
  • 💰 Each flower features long, thread-like stamens in shades of creamy white, pale yellow, or pinkish hues, forming a feathery, pom-pom-like structure at the center. The flowers are surrounded by greenish or reddish-brown sepals, adding to their unique look.
  • 💰 It is a beautiful, fast growing flowering tree with edible nuts.
  • 💰 It is believed to bring good luck and prosperity to those who own it, and is sometimes referred to as a "money tree"
  • 💰 While the flowers are stunning, they are usually seen in mature outdoor trees and not as commonly in indoor potted plants.


📚 Learn more from earlier post:
Good luck tree that brings money and prosperity

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How to make a healthy Avocado Tropical Smoothie - recipe. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

How to make a healthy Avocado Tropical Smoothie - recipe

How to make a healthy Avocado Tropical Smoothie - recipe
How to make a healthy Avocado Tropical Smoothie - recipe

Ingredients:

  • · 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
  • · 1 cup coconut milk (or any plant-based milk)
  • · 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • · 1/2 banana
  • · 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
  • · 1/2 cup ice cubes


Instructions:

  • · Combine all the ingredients in a blender.
  • · Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • · Taste and adjust sweetness with honey or agave if needed.
  • · Pour into a glass and serve immediately.


🐸 This smoothie is rich, creamy, and packed with tropical vibes - a refreshing and healthy treat!

🛒 Plant your own Avocado Tree

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A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

♐️ 😵 What is your cat's Zodiac sign?
Cat Horoscope - Sagittarius Cats 11/22-12/21

❓ How to know the astrological sign of your cat? It can be determined by either their date of birth or adoption, as adoption is often considered a second birth for cats.

  • ✨ You can discover the astrological traits that describe the cat, such as their independence, diva-like tendencies, sense of humor, intelligence, and more.

  • ✨ It's also important to consider the astrological relationship between cats and plants...


♐️ Sagittarius Zodiac Cats are:
  • ▪️intellectual, philosophical thinkers
  • ▪️calm, wise, and contemplative
  • ▪️adventurous and curious explorers
  • ▪️determined, purposeful, fearless
  • ▪️sociable and charming, love meeting strangers
  • ▪️restless, need constant stimulation
  • ▪️transform into healing presences with age
  • ▪️enjoy large, striking leaves, fragrant herbs, fruits, and nuts


🌟 Learn more about Sagittarius Zodiac Cats and their lucky plants

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How big does the Monkey Ear Tree grow? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

How big does the Monkey Ear Tree grow?

Enterolobium cyclocarpum - Monkey Ear Tree

🐵 How big does the Monkey Ear Tree grow?

🐒 Enterolobium cyclocarpum - Monkey Ear Tree, is a lightning-fast grower, shooting up into a big, beautiful tree in no time. If you’re looking to enjoy a large, shady tree within just a couple of seasons, this one’s your perfect pick!

🙉 See more pictures of the Monkey Ears in earlier post.

🛒 Get your own Monkey Ear Tree

#Nature_Wonders #Trees

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Connecting with the Nature. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Connecting with the Nature

👍 Connecting with the Nature...

🍀 "Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." - Albert Einstein

Share your cats in comments!
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🔠 More #PeopleCats in our Garden:
PeopleCats.Garden 

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It's never too many powderpuffs! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Its never too many powderpuffs!

🍬 It's never too many powderpuffs!

💖 One more Powderpuff beauty - Calliandra surinamensis - is a large vigorous shrub that can be trained into a cute little standard tree.

📚 More Calliandras from previous posts:

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