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What is better than Apricot? Tropical Apricot! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Pitomba, Eugenia luschnathiana - The Tropical Apricot Tree fruit

Pitomba, Eugenia luschnathiana - The Tropical Apricot Tree fruit

Pitomba, Eugenia luschnathiana - The Tropical Apricot Tree fruit

Pitomba, Eugenia luschnathiana - The Tropical Apricot Tree fruit

🍑 What is better than Apricot? Tropical Apricot!
  • 🍑 Looking for a small, ornamental fruit tree with big flavor? Pitomba (Eugenia luschnathiana) - The Tropical Apricot Tree - is a Brazilian gem that's as beautiful as it is delicious.
  • 🍑 This slow-growing evergreen reaches 15-20 feet, with glossy dark green leaves and a striking light brown trunk. In spring, it bursts into white and yellow flowers, followed by apricot-colored fruits ripening from May to July.
  • 🍑 The fruit is juicy, aromatic, with a flavor and texture similar to apricots. Rich in vitamin C, minerals, and dietary fiber, Pitomba is perfect eaten fresh or turned into jams, jellies, and juices.
  • 🍑 Pitomba grows best in full sun, likes acidic soil, and appreciates regular water and feeding. Whether in the ground or in a pot, it’s a stunning and fruitful addition to your edible landscape.
  • 🍑 Why grow Pitomba?

🟡Unique tropical fruit with apricot-like flavor
  • 🟡Beautiful, compact tree for small yards or containers
  • 🟡Fruits in 2–3 years from seed
  • 🟡Cold-hardy to the upper 20s (°F) once mature. Grows in USDA zones 9–11 or indoors with winter protection
  • 🟡Traditional medicinal uses in Brazil for colds and digestive health


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Why grow Grumichama? Benefits of Brazilian Eugenia Tree - Cherry of the Tropics. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Grumichama (Eugenia brasiliensis), Brazilian Cherry, fruit

Grumichama (Eugenia brasiliensis), Brazilian Cherry, fruit

Grumichama (Eugenia brasiliensis), Brazilian Cherry, flowers

Grumichama (Eugenia brasiliensis), Brazilian Cherry, flowers

🍒 Why grow Grumichama? Benefits of Brazilian Eugenia Tree - Cherry of the Tropics
  • 🍒 Did you know you can grow a tropical cherry right in your backyard? Grumichama (Eugenia brasiliensis), also known as the Brazilian Cherry, is a compact, evergreen fruit tree that's as beautiful as it is delicious.
  • 🍒 With glossy green leaves and reddish new growth, it’s an ornamental gem. In spring, it produces white flowers that quickly turn into dark purple, cherry-like fruits - ready to harvest just four weeks after flowering!
  • 🍒 The fruits have soft, melting flesh with a flavor similar to northern cherries. Enjoy them fresh, dried, made into jams, or even in baked goods and herbal teas. This is our favorite fresh cherry @TopTropicals!
  • 🍒 Grumichama plant grows into a small tree or bush in tropical and subtropical climates. It tolerates light frost.
  • 🍒 Fruits in small spaces or containers (5–10 gallon pots)
  • 🍒 Perfect for edible landscaping and home orchards. Loaded with fiber and antioxidants.
  • 🍒 Whether in the ground or in a pot, Grumichama is easy to grow, stunning year-round, and gives you a sweet, juicy reward.


📚Learn more about Eugenia cherries:
Ten best fruit trees to grow in Florida and Southern landscapes. # 3: Tropical Cherries: Eugenias.

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10 reasons why chocolate is actually good for you and how you can grow your own. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

10 reasons why chocolate is actually good for you and how you can grow your own 10 reasons why chocolate is actually good for you and how you can grow your own 10 reasons why chocolate is actually good for you and how you can grow your own
💩 10 reasons why chocolate is actually good for you and how you can grow your own

  • ☕️ That's right - the source of your favorite sweet treat, the Chocolate Tree (Theobroma cacao) we introduced in earlier post, produces cocoa that's packed with powerful health benefits. Growing your own chocolate tree isn't just fun and rewarding - it's a way to bring a superfood right into your backyard!

  • ☕️ Here are 10 reasons why cocoa is a health hero:

  • 🍫 Loaded with Antioxidants - Fights free radicals and supports overall cell health.

  • 🍫 Heart Healthy - Helps lower blood pressure and improve circulation.

  • 🍫 Mood Booster - Promotes feel-good chemicals like serotonin and endorphins.

  • 🍫 Brain Power - Flavanols support memory, focus, and cognitive function.

  • 🍫 Fights Inflammation - Natural compounds help reduce chronic inflammation.

  • 🍫 Supports Blood Sugar Balance - May improve insulin sensitivity.

  • 🍫 Glowing Skin - Boosts hydration and protects against UV damage.

  • 🍫 Aids in Weight Management - May reduce cravings and support metabolism.

  • 🍫 Rich in Minerals - Packed with magnesium, iron, copper, and more.

  • 🍫 Good for Gut Health - Acts as a prebiotic to feed good bacteria.


☕️ With all these benefits, why not grow your own source of chocolate? Plant a Theobroma cacao tree and enjoy the magic of harvesting your very own cocoa pods. It's not just a tree - it's a conversation starter, a wellness booster, and your personal chocolate factory in the making.

🛒 Get your Chocolate Tree today and grow your own goodness

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10 reasons why chocolate is actually good for you and how you can grow your own. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Chocolate Tree (Theobroma cacao) fruit on a tree

Chocolate Tree (Theobroma cacao) fruit on a tree

Chocolate Tree (Theobroma cacao) tree in a pot

Chocolate Tree (Theobroma cacao) tree in a pot

Chocolate Tree (Theobroma cacao) opened fruit with cacao beans

Chocolate Tree (Theobroma cacao) opened fruit with cacao beans

💩 10 reasons why chocolate is actually good for you and how you can grow your own
  • ☕️ That's right - the source of your favorite sweet treat, the Chocolate Tree (Theobroma cacao) we introduced in earlier post, produces cocoa that's packed with powerful health benefits. Growing your own chocolate tree isn't just fun and rewarding - it's a way to bring a superfood right into your backyard!
  • ☕️ Here are 10 reasons why cocoa is a health hero:

  • 🍫 Loaded with Antioxidants - Fights free radicals and supports overall cell health.
  • 🍫 Heart Healthy - Helps lower blood pressure and improve circulation.
  • 🍫 Mood Booster - Promotes feel-good chemicals like serotonin and endorphins.
  • 🍫 Brain Power - Flavanols support memory, focus, and cognitive function.
  • 🍫 Fights Inflammation - Natural compounds help reduce chronic inflammation.
  • 🍫 Supports Blood Sugar Balance - May improve insulin sensitivity.
  • 🍫 Glowing Skin - Boosts hydration and protects against UV damage.
  • 🍫 Aids in Weight Management - May reduce cravings and support metabolism.
  • 🍫 Rich in Minerals - Packed with magnesium, iron, copper, and more.
  • 🍫 Good for Gut Health - Acts as a prebiotic to feed good bacteria.


☕️ With all these benefits, why not grow your own source of chocolate? Plant a Theobroma cacao tree and enjoy the magic of harvesting your very own cocoa pods. It's not just a tree - it's a conversation starter, a wellness booster, and your personal chocolate factory in the making.

🛒 Get your Chocolate Tree today and grow your own goodness

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How Mangoes can help with diabetes. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Colorful Mango fruit on a tray

❤️ How Mangoes can help with diabetes
  • A new study shows that eating fresh mangoes may support better blood sugar control. Researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology found that overweight adults who ate mangoes daily experienced significant reductions in insulin resistance - a key factor in preventing type 2 diabetes.
  • Mangoes also improved beta-cell function, helping the pancreas produce and release insulin more effectively. After just four weeks, participants had noticeably lower insulin levels, with no changes in the control group.
  • While mangoes are naturally sweet and rich in fiber, portion control and balanced carbs are still important. But when enjoyed as part of a healthy diet, mangoes could be a tasty way to support blood sugar balance and metabolic health.


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Why is it called Gold Fish Plant? This is what the flower looks like. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Nematanthus wettsteinii x fritschii Bijou - Goldfish Plant

🐟Why is it called Gold Fish Plant? This is what the flower looks like...
  • 🐡 Q: I saw this beautiful plant called Gold Fish, with extremely ornamental leaves with bright mauve underneath, really stunning! But what do the flowers look like? What is it about Gold Fish?
  • 🐡 A: Nematanthus wettsteinii x fritschii Bijou - is called Goldfish Plant because its bright orange, tubular flowers look just like tiny, plump goldfish swimming through the foliage!
  • 🐡 The blooms have a rounded, slightly curved shape, with a glossy texture that mimics the shimmer of fish scales. As they dangle gracefully from the stems, they create the illusion of a school of little fish darting among the lush, trailing green leaves.
  • 🐡 Beyond its fun name, this plant is easy to grow, thrives in bright, indirect light, and blooms year-round with proper care. A playful, eye-catching beauty for hanging baskets and indoor gardens!


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This is how the flowers of a Hog Plum look like. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

😳 This is how the flowers of a Hog Plum look like

✏️ The Hog Plum tree blooms with small, red flowers that grow directly on the stems of the tree, a unique feature known as cauliflory. This early-blooming trait allows the flowers to appear before the leaves, creating a striking display.

See pictures of fruit in next post🔽

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What is coffee made of? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Coffee berries (Coffea arabica)

Coffee berries (Coffea arabica)

Coffee beans (Coffea arabica)

Coffee beans (Coffea arabica)

☕️ What is coffee made of?

☕️ Coffee beans are actually the seeds of red or purple cherries that grow on Coffee Trees (Coffea arabica). Once harvested, the beans are dried, roasted, and ground to make the coffee we drink. The roasting process brings out the rich, aromatic flavors that coffee lovers enjoy!

📚 Learn more from previous posts:
Coffee tree is the best gift
Top 10 fruit you'll ever need for your health benefits: #2. Coffee Tree
The best Gift plant
The most popular and the easiest tropical fruit tree grown as a house plant

📱GROW your own COFFEE plant - Free Coffee Everyday

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Clerodendrum schmitii and Clerodendrum wallichii. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Clerodendrum wallichii

Clerodendrum wallichii

Clerodendrum schmitii

Clerodendrum schmitii

🎈 Clerodendrum schmitii and Clerodendrum wallichii

📸 Clerodendrum wallichii (left) and Clerodendrum schmitii (right)

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What is the difference between Clerodendrum schmitii and Clerodendrum wallichii? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

What is the difference between Clerodendrum schmitii and Clerodendrum wallichii?

  • ⭐️ The main difference between Clerodendrum schmitii and Clerodendrum wallichii lies in the color of their flower stalk and a slight variation in their growth habits, though both share similar overall characteristics.

  • ⭐️ Clerodendrum schmitii - also known as Chains of Glory or Light Bulb Flower, is a rare species that features elegant white, fragrant flowers held in loose, pendulous panicles. These blooms are showy against the plant's dark green foliage and typically hang down a foot and a half or more. This winter bloomer often has two flowering periods during the season and is distinguished by its striking red stems, adding a touch of drama to its graceful form.

  • ⭐️ Clerodendrum wallichiii, also known as Bridal Veil, has a similar cascading growth habit with fragrant white flowers in loose panicles, which appear around Thanksgiving. The flowers are beautiful, but the key difference is in its green stems. This plant grows up to 7 feet tall and has narrow, pointed leaves. It blooms from fall to spring, preferring to be protected from wind and hot afternoon sun.

  • ⭐️ While both plants feature fountain-like shapes and are covered in flowers during the winter to spring season, the red flower stalks of Clerodendrum schmitii and the green ones of Clerodendrum wallichii set them apart.


🎥 Clerodendrum schmitii - Chains of Glory, Light Bulb Flower.
More pictures in next post ⬇️

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