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Date: 22 Nov 2024 Top Tropicals Telegram channel & chat

Cup-of-Gold, Butter Cup or Chalice Vine (Solandra)

Fragrant Butter Cup of Gold with Coconut fragrance

🏆 Butter Cup is again in full bloom and aroma!

🎥 Cup-of-Gold, Butter Cup or Chalice Vine (Solandra) - is a large, stunning, vigorous vine with huge fragrant flowers shaped like chalices.

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How to cover a fence quickly with a large impressive vine?

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Date: 21 Nov 2024 Top Tropicals Telegram channel & chat

Catching a gecko: who will win?

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill

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Date: 21 Nov 2024 Top Tropicals Telegram channel & chat

Ceiba hybrid - Dwarf Pink Princess

🌸 How this breath-taking flowering tree stays so compact

🌸 Ceiba hybrid - Dwarf Pink Princess - is one of the #Nature_Wonders that takes your breath away!
🌸 A compact marvel of nature that redefines beauty in small spaces, this exquisite hybrid of the Pink Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba speciosa) grows to a manageable height of just 8-12 feet, making it perfect for small yards or container gardening.

🌸 Its spreading crown and profusion of blossoms make it a showstopper, proving that you don’t need a giant tree to make a big impact.

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Date: 20 Nov 2024 Top Tropicals Telegram channel & chat

Vitis labrusca x vinifera - Blanc du Bois Grape

Vitis x rotundifolia - Southern Home Seedless Grape

🍾 How to start your own vineyard

🍷 Can grapes grow in the tropics?

🍇 Yes! With the right varieties, like muscadines and low-chill, heat-tolerant hybrids, grapes can thrive in tropical climates. For example:
🍇 Vitis labrusca x vinifera - Blanc du Bois Grape: A hybrid prized for winemaking, combining European and native Florida grapes. It's heat-tolerant, disease-resistant, and thrives in the southern U.S., even in alkaline or salty soils.
🍇 Vitis x rotundifolia - Southern Home Seedless Grape: A gorgeous vine with delicate leaves and clusters of deep purple, sweet-tart grapes. It was developed at the University of Florida to handle heat and humidity. Self-pollinating and perfect for fresh eating.

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Date: 20 Nov 2024 Top Tropicals Telegram channel & chat

😊 Thanksgiving Sale starts today! Giving Thanks is Giving Peace

"Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow." - Melody Beattie

Happy holiday season! To our wonderful customers, thank you for your support throughout the year - we are truly grateful! We wish you peace, health, and beautiful gardens filled with abundant fruit and ever-blooming flowers.

As a token of our appreciation, enjoy 10% off plants, seeds, and garden supplies with the code below. Let's make your gardens even more fruitful and vibrant this Thanksgiving!

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Date: 20 Nov 2024 Top Tropicals Newsletter

Date: 19 Nov 2024 Top Tropicals Telegram channel & chat

💤 How about taking a break for sleep?

"Work is never finished, only abandoned." - Paul Valéry

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Date: 19 Nov 2024 Top Tropicals Telegram channel & chat

Pimenta racemosa, Bay Rum Tree

The mystery of a Bay Rum Tree - the aromatic gem with a rich history

The mystery of a Bay Rum Tree - the aromatic gem with a rich history

🍷 The Pimenta racemosa, or Bay Rum Tree, is a charming small tree closely related to Allspice that we mentioned earlier.
🍷 Known for its aromatic leaves, this tree produces a natural essential oil that has a warm, clove-like fragrance.
🍷 Historically, this oil was distilled with rum and water to create a popular cologne known as "Bay Rum", lending the plant its common name.
🍷 The scent of Bay Rum is captivating and present year-round, with no need to wait for flowers or fruit to enjoy its fragrance!
🍷 The Bay Rum Tree is not just aromatic; its leaves can be used in cooking and tea, adding a unique, spicy note to culinary creations. It’s also valued in folk medicine, making it a multipurpose addition to any herb or indoor plant collection.
🍷 An especially rare and intriguing variety, the rare variety "Citrifolia" - Lemon Bay Rum Tree, also known as Citrus Bay, has all plant parts infused with a refreshing, lemony scent that's both calming and energizing. Cuttings of this variety are challenging to root, making it a unique and sought-after plant for collectors and aromatherapy enthusiasts alike.

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Date: 19 Nov 2024 Top Tropicals Telegram channel & chat

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Coconut palm, Cocos nucifera

Fan palm - Licuala sp.

Areca palm - Areca (Dypsis) lutescens

Windmill palm - Trachycarpus fortunei

Cabbage palm - Sabal palmetto

Queen Palm - Syagrus romanzoffiana

Majestic palm, Royal Palm - Ravenea rivularis

European fan palm - Chamaerops humilis

Date Palm - Phoenix canariensis

🌴 How cold hardy are palm trees and how to protect them in winter

🌴 Most palms are tropical plants and require a frost-free climate to grow outdoors. However, there are a few exceptions. Adjust care depending on your zone and palm species.
🌴 Some cold-hardy species can handle harsher conditions, with proper protection, making them great options for gardeners in zones that experience occasional freezes.
🌴 Mulch generously: Apply a thick layer of mulch around the base to insulate roots. Keep mulch a few inches away from the trunk to prevent rot.
🌴 Water before frost: Water deeply before a freeze to stabilize soil temperature and prevent dehydration.
🌴 Cover young palms: Wrap smaller or sensitive species in burlap, frost cloth, or blankets. Avoid plastic, as it can trap moisture and cause damage.
🌴 Protect the crown: For cold-sensitive palms, bundle fronds upwards and wrap the crown with cloth or burlap to shield the growing point.
🌴 Use heat sources: Place Christmas lights (non-LED) or a heat lamp near the tree, ensuring they’re safe and don't touch the foliage.
🌴 Avoid pruning: Keep fronds intact during winter—they provide natural insulation.
🌴 Species-specific care: Cold-hardy palms need less protection. Delicate types require more attention, including covering and relocating potted ones indoors.

📷 In the photos:

🌞 Cold sensitive palms:
Coconut palm: Cocos nucifera
Fan palm: Licuala sp.
Areca palm: Areca (Dypsis) lutescens

❄️ Cold hardy palms:
Windmill palm: Trachycarpus fortunei
Cabbage palm: Sabal palmetto
Queen Palm: Syagrus romanzoffiana
Majestic palm: Ravenea rivularis
European fan palm: Chamaerops humilis
Date Palm: Phoenix canariensis

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