Six most desired perfume plants Six most desired perfume plants
Cananga fruticosa - Dwarf Ylang-Ylang, Chanel No 5 Tree. A Top Tropicals Garden Journal post.
Six most desired perfume plants
Cananga fruticosa - Dwarf Ylang-Ylang, Chanel No 5 Tree
Magnolia (Michelia) champaca - Joy Perfume Tree, Champaka
Artabotrys - Ylang Ylang vine
Nyctanthes arbor-tristis - Parijat
Jasminum sambac Grand Duke
Jasminum officinale - French Perfume Jasmine
🥰 Six most desired perfume plants
🕊 Cananga fruticosa - Dwarf Ylang-Ylang, Chanel No 5 Tree. One of the most desired and sought after rare fragrant plants. Elegant flowers are responsible for creation Chanel #5 perfume. Perfect small tree for a container.
🕊 Magnolia (Michelia) champaca - Joy Perfume Tree, Champaka. The most sacred tree of India and tropical Asia. Divine fragrance exceedingly pleasing to the Gods... The flowers are used to make the world's most expensive perfume 'Joy' and smell like fruity bubble gum, you can't stop sticking your nose in this flower!
🕊 Artabotrys - Ylang Ylang vine - Woody climber with strong fragrance of flowers resembling lemon candy and melon.
🕊 Nyctanthes arbor-tristis - Parijat. Small tree or shrub from India with highly perfumed flowers, one of the most desired fragrant plants. Mythology says the plant came to earth with God Krishna, shedding flowers like tears before dawn.
🕊 Jasminum sambac - the most popular and the most fragrant Jasmine for both indoor or outdoor culture. Varieties: Arabian Nights, Belle of India, Mangalore Malli, Grand Duke, Grand Duke Supreme, Gundu Malli, Maid of Orleans, Mali Chat, Mysore Mulli, Little Duke Supreme - Baby Duke.
🕊 Jasminum officinale - French Perfume Jasmine - Essential oil of this jasmine is one of the most important components in perfumery.
How to protect tropical plants in Winter How to protect tropical plants in Winter Winter Care Tips for Tropical Plants Cut watering: Reduce watering to prevent root rot. A Top Tropicals Garden Journal post.
How to protect tropical plants in Winter
🥶 How to protect tropical plants in Winter
🧤 Winter Care Tips for Tropical Plants
· Cut watering: Reduce watering to prevent root rot. Cold + wet = dead roots.
· Water before frost: Thirsty plants are more vulnerable. Water them before a cold night to prevent damage.
· Wind protection: Wind is more harmful than temperature drops. Plant near structures like houses or trees for shelter.
· Prepare for long cold periods: If cold weather lasts for hours, use all available protection, including Christmas lights and propane heaters.
· Don't use dry fertilizer in winter: Heavy fertilizing encourages tender growth, which is more susceptible to cold damage. Sunshine Boosters liquid fertilizers are safe to use year around as their intake is controlled by reduced watering.
· Use fabric covers, not plastic: Plastic can cook plants in the sun, while fabric allows better ventilation.
🧤 Prepare for Cold Nights:
· Wrap plants: On cold nights, cover individual plants or trees with sheets or blankets to shield them from wind chill.
· Use Christmas lights: A simple string of lights can add extra warmth, protecting your plants during frosty nights.
· Use propane heaters: For added warmth in a larger area, place a propane heater near your plants. Make sure to follow safety guidelines and keep the heater at a safe distance from flammable materials. This can help maintain a few extra degrees of warmth, especially in more open garden spaces or temporary greenhouses. Always ensure proper ventilation to avoid harmful gas buildup.
· Affordable winter greenhouse: For large plant collections, you don't need an expensive greenhouse. A mobile carport with plastic or fabric covering, costing around $200, can house up to 100 plants!
🧤Key Factors for Survival:
· Cold duration: Tropical plants can survive brief cold spells but long durations, even above freezing, can be deadly.
· Wind-chill: Wind chill can be harsher than the temperature itself.
· Exposure: Southern-facing slopes hold heat longer, making them ideal for your plants.
· Humidity: Proximity to lakes or oceans can create a milder micro-climate.
· Gradual temperature Drops are safer. Plants adjust better to slow temperature changes than sudden cold blasts. Gradual cooling allows plants to prepare, reducing the risk of damage.
🧤Strengthen Plant Hardiness:
· Health and maturity: Well-established, healthy plants are more cold-hardy.
· Boost plant immunity: Use products like SUNSHINE-Epi to improve cold resistance. Apply it before and during cold snaps to protect your plants.
· Healthy plant is hardy. Make sure to fertilize your plants on regular basis - healthier and stronger plants are more cold hardy
How to increase libido? Cinnamon helps increase libido and reduce anxiety, - says the Nutritionist. A Top Tropicals Garden Journal post.
How to increase libido?
Cinnamon - Cinnamomum zeylanicum
💋 How to increase libido?
🥰 Cinnamon helps increase libido and reduce anxiety, - says the Nutritionist.
🥰 This spice also has antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, it is widely used in cosmetology for hair care, enhancing shine and radiance while adding elasticity.
Winter can be tough on plants, especially on tropical varieties. But with a little preparation, you can protect your garden and keep your plants safe from the cold. Here's how:
Winter Care Tips for Tropical Plants
Cut watering: Reduce watering to prevent root rot. Cold + wet = dead roots.
Water before frost: Thirsty plants are more vulnerable. Water them before a cold night to prevent damage.
Wind protection: Wind is more harmful than temperature drops. Plant near structures like houses or trees for shelter.
Prepare for long cold periods: If cold weather lasts for hours, use all available protection, including Christmas lights and propane heaters.
Don't use dry fertilizer in winter: Heavy fertilizing encourages tender growth, which is more susceptible to cold damage. Sunshine Boosters liquid fertilizers are safe to use year around as their intake is controlled by reduced watering. Use fabric covers, not plastic: Plastic can cook plants in the sun, while fabric allows better ventilation.
Photo above: we cover our plants in the nursery with a thin synthetic fabric (sintepon) called "frost cloth" or "strawberry cloth". It is light, breathable and allows light and water to go through unlike plastic that creates heavy water pockets.
Prepare for Cold Nights
Wrap plants: On cold nights, cover individual plants or trees with sheets or blankets to shield them from wind chill.
Use Christmas lights: A simple string of lights can add extra warmth, protecting your plants during frosty nights.
Use propane heaters: For added warmth in a larger area, place a propane heater near your plants. Make sure to follow safety guidelines and keep the heater at a safe distance from flammable materials. This can help maintain a few extra degrees of warmth, especially in more open garden spaces or temporary greenhouses. Always ensure proper ventilation to avoid harmful gas buildup.
Photo above: we use both propane and kerosene heaters at the nursery
Large Collections? Build a Temporary Greenhouse
Affordable winter greenhouse: For large plant collections, you don't need an expensive greenhouse. A mobile carport with plastic or fabric covering, costing around $200, can house up to 100 plants!
Photo above: Temporary wrapping around plant collection with a plastic or frost cloth protects from a windchill. It may also win you a few degrees even without a heater. In this particular case, according to our temp sensors, with 30F outside, it was 41F inside this "dome", no heaters used.
Southern Exposure and Garage Storage
Southern windowsills: Compact tropicals can thrive on southern-facing windowsills, getting plenty of sunlight during the day.
Move plants inside: If you have larger collections, move them into a well-lit garage for the colder nights or longer periods.
Photo above: using Christmas lights around plants while wrapping with frost cloth.
Key Factors for Survival
Cold duration: Tropical plants can survive brief cold spells but long durations, even above freezing, can be deadly.
Wind-chill: Wind chill can be harsher than the temperature itself.
Exposure: Southern-facing slopes hold heat longer, making them ideal for your plants.
Humidity: Proximity to lakes or oceans can create a milder micro-climate.
Gradual temperature Drops are safer. Plants adjust better to slow temperature changes than sudden cold blasts. Gradual cooling allows plants to prepare, reducing the risk of damage.
Strengthen Plant Hardiness
Health and maturity: Well-established, healthy plants are more cold-hardy. Boost plant immunity: Use products like SUNSHINE-Epi to improve cold resistance. Apply it before and during cold snaps to protect your plants. Healthy plant is hardy. Make sure to fertilize your plants on regular basis - healthier and stronger plants are more cold hardy.
With these steps, you can protect your plants and help them survive the winter months. Stay
warm and keep your garden thriving!
Podcast with Horticulturist Mark Hooten:
How to Protect Tropical Plants in Winter
Q: Do you ship plants in Winter or should I wait to place an order until Spring?
A: We offer year-round shipping to all 50 states,
with weather conditions at the destination in mind: when temperatures are above 35F in winter and below 100F in summer
to ensure your plants arrive in the best condition.
If the weather in your area isn't suitable for shipping, we can hold your order until conditions improve. For extra protection during colder months, we recommend using heat packs.
To minimize stress on your plants, consider using FedEx Hold locations - these temperature-controlled spots ensure a safe, convenient pickup, and prevent
your box from being left outside in extreme temperatures. You can find these pickup locations at FedEx stores, Walgreens, many Dollar General stores, and other retailers.
In just a few months, it grew into a massive banana tree - one of the
largest we've ever seen! Soon, a flower spike appeared, followed by variegated
bananas. As they ripened, they turned yellow and developed a sweet vanilla
flavor, with seeds! These are natural bananas, not modified. In today's video,
we’re showing how we harvested the fruit, tasted it, and discovered the
seeds...
We’ve named this banana Fermin's Vanilla Delight Banana (Musa x paradisiaca). Fermin
planted the seeds and we hope to have these plants soon. Add item 6379 to your
wishlist and be the first to
know when they're ready!
Use Sunshine Robusta magic fertilizer to have your bananas (and everything
else) grow like crazy! It is safe to use all Sunshine Boosters year around
with every watering.
Check out different banana varieties we have at TopTropicals - delivered to your door!
New Year with New Plants: how to choose from 17 Tropical Paradise Resolutions New Year with New Plants: how to choose from 17 Tropical Paradise Resolutions "A garden is never so good as it will be next year. A Top Tropicals Garden Journal post.
New Year with New Plants: how to choose from 17 Tropical Paradise Resolutions
📌 New Year with New Plants: how to choose from 17 Tropical Paradise Resolutions
✍️ "A garden is never so good as it will be next year..." - Thomas Cooper.
⚡️ As we step into a fresh new year, it's the perfect time to think about what exciting, special, and life-changing plants we can add to our gardens. The days are getting longer, and spring is just around the corner, so now's the time to make a plan and prepare for the season ahead. Let's take small steps each year to create the garden of our dreams. This winter, consider these fun resolutions:
💋Hang a bird feeder and install a rain barrel
💋Order some tropical plant seeds for an early start
💋Ask your grandparents about their favorite garden plants
Cat Horoscope - Capricorn Cats 12/22-1/19 What is your cat's Zodiac sign? A Top Tropicals Garden Journal post.
Cat Horoscope - Capricorn Cats 12/22-1/19
♑️ 😵 What is your cat's Zodiac sign?
Cat Horoscope - Capricorn Cats 12/22-1/19
❓ 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...
♑️ Capricorn Zodiac Cats are:
▪️busy, adventurous climbers
▪️mature into wise and practical felines
▪️serious about grooming and etiquette
▪️skilled hunters, protectors, and helpers
▪️loves garden trees and woody vines for scratching and napping
Seven most popular low-growing plants
for small gardens
Photo above: Alpinia purpurata - Dwarf Red Cone Ginger - is a medium-growing, compact option for your garden, offering vibrant red flowers with minimal space needed. Its tropical appeal and tolerance for partial shade make it perfect for adding color without overwhelming your garden. Grows up to 4-5 ft.
Easy plants that can stay compact and short!
Q: I am looking for a few compact plants that I don't need to trim all the time. Can you recommend some low-growing pretty shrub to plant along my driveway (sun) and under an oak tree (shade)?
A: Here are a few most popular showy shrubs for you that can stay compact and require minimal if any pruning or maintenance!
Osmoxylon lineare - variegated Miagos bush, Golden Feather - is a compact and striking shrub perfect for adding an exotic touch to a small garden or indoor space. Its hardiness and low-maintenance nature, combined with its tolerance for various light conditions, make it an ideal choice for a small, visually appealing addition to your garden. Full sun or light shade.
Capsicum annuum x chinense - Biquinho Pepper - amazing showy pepper, both ornamental and useful! Vibrant, compact plant that combines ornamental beauty with culinary use. Its small, bright fruits offer a burst of fruity, habanero-like flavor, making it a unique addition to any garden or kitchen, with little to no heat. Full sun: the more sun - the more peppers!
Lippia dulcis - Aztec Sweet Herb, Sweetleaf - not only showy, but also scented leaves and useful herb right at your doorstep! This fragrant, compact elegant plant adds both beauty and function to your garden. Its sweet-tasting leaves are perfect for snacking or enhancing fruit salads, while also serving as a natural remedy for colds and coughs.
Justicia carnea Alba - White Brazilian Plume Flower is a compact, tropical beauty that thrives in full to partial sun and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Its stunning white flowers and lush green foliage make it a perfect choice for adding a tropical touch to your garden, and its relatively cold hardy!
Pedilanthus tithymaloides - Devils Backbone - thrives in toughest spots! Hardy, low-maintenance plant, offering striking pink flowers and showy, unique ziz-zag foliage. Easy care requirements, full sun and minimal watering.
Ground orchids are a fantastic choice for exotic flower beds and colorful borders, growing just 2-3 feet tall and blooming year-round. They offer a wide selection of colors and bloom year-round. Sun or shade, they thrive in both! And yes, they grow in regular garden soil, which is why they are also called Terrestrial Orchids.
New Year with New Plants:
Choose from 17 Tropical Paradise Resolutions!
"A garden is never so good as it will be next year..." - Thomas Cooper.
Happy New Year, dear fellow gardeners! As we step into a fresh new year,
it's the perfect time to think about what exciting, special, and life-changing plants we can add
to our gardens. The days are getting longer, and spring is just around the corner, so now's the time to make a plan and prepare
for the season ahead. Let's take small steps each year to create the garden of our dreams. This winter, consider these fun resolutions:
Hang a bird feeder and install a rain barrel
Order some tropical plant seeds for an early start
Ask your grandparents about their favorite garden plants
