🏠 Ten common greenhouse mistakes and how to avoid them

• 1. Overwatering

It's easy to overwater in a controlled environment. Many greenhouse plants need less water than you think. Overwatering can lead to root rot, yellowing leaves, and fungal issues. Monitor soil moisture regularly and adjust watering based on the plant type, season, and current weather conditions.
• 2. Not enough light

Don’t block too much light - plants need full-spectrum light to thrive. Most greenhouse plants require as much light as possible to ensure healthy, vigorous growth. Lack of light causes leggy, weak plants and increases the risk of disease, pests, and fungal problems.
• 3. Too much of sun and heat

Greenhouses with plastic covers can trap intense heat, and during sunny afternoons, plants may get “cooked”. Direct sunlight can quickly overheat and damage foliage. Use shade cloth during the hottest months or to protect light-sensitive plants and prevent heat stress.
• 4. Overcrowding plants

Packing in too many plants reduces airflow, creating ideal conditions for disease and pest outbreaks. Give each plant enough space to breathe, grow, and receive light. Proper spacing also makes pest control and maintenance easier.
• 5. Poor ventilation

Lack of airflow leads to overheating, humidity buildup, fungal disease, and weak growth. Use fans, roof vents, or roll-up sides to improve circulation and maintain healthy growing conditions.
• 6. Skipping pest inspections

Greenhouses can trap pests in an ideal environment. Check plants regularly for aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, and fungus. Use systemic insecticides or organic treatments like neem oil at the first sign of trouble.
• 7. No consistent schedule

Inconsistent watering, feeding, and lighting can stress your plants and reduce productivity. Set a simple routine, and monitor conditions daily - even a quick walkthrough helps catch problems early.
• 8. Neglecting temperature and humidity control

Temperature and humidity can fluctuate dramatically between day and night. Use a thermometer (preferably with max/min memory) and a hygrometer to track conditions. Install heaters, shade cloth, misting systems, or dehumidifiers as needed.
Modern WiFi-based sensors that monitor temperature and humidity 24/7 are convenient tools - you can keep tabs on your greenhouse right from your smartphone.
• 9. Recycling old soil

Avoid reusing soil from plants that died, as it may harbor root diseases or pests. Always use fresh, high-quality soil for new plantings. Don't cut corners - healthy soil is key to healthy plants.
• 10. Dirty tools, containers, and covers

Reusing dirty pots or tools spreads disease. Clean and disinfect containers, trays, and tools regularly. Use a diluted bleach solution to clean clear plastic or ground covers if they show mold or algae buildup.

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Adenium Rainbow, Part 1 🌈

• 🌸 Our Desert roses at Top Tropicals - Adeniums - were planted in March - and the first video posted in April.

Now, in June, they have more and more blooms! We are sharing these amazing colors with you.
To be continued, check back soon!⤵️
• 🌸 Check out the varieties still in stock and grab yours before they’re gone. Some are already sold out, but you still have a chance to score amazing blooms!
• 🌸 Why Collect Adeniums?

· Easy to grow indoors or out

• · Thrive in sun, shade, and low humidity
• · Drought-tolerant, low maintenance
• · Not picky about soil
• · Stunning blooms and unique caudex shapes

• 🌸 How Many Varieties Exist?

· Over 200 hybrids at Top Tropicals

• · 100+ varieties in stock now
• · From doubles to red, purple, yellow, striped, dotted, rainbow, even black flowers - you'll want them all!

🌸 How to Grow a Big, Swollen Caudex - a simple trick with big results:
Each time you repot, raise the plant slightly to expose more of the upper roots. This encourages new root growth downward and helps form a thicker, more dramatic caudex.

• · Use a well-draining mix
• · Water only when dry - Adeniums love dry conditions
• · Feed with Sunshine Megaflor Booster that supports both caudex and blooms
• · Grow best in filtered bright light

📚 More about Adeniums:

• • More posts about #Adenium
• • The First Video of Exotic Adenium Hybrids
• • Why Adeniums are the most popular container plants
• • How to grow a happy Adenium
• • What is the easiest container plant with beautiful flowers
• • Multi-grafted Adenium with different colors of flowers on the same plant
• • What you need for successful growing Adeniums

🛒 Shop Adenium colors and hybrids

#Container_Garden #How_to #Shade_Garden #Adenium

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🍴 Find it yourself

"To find yourself, think for yourself." - Socrates

🐈📸 Sushi the Cat finding her sushi dinner at PeopleCats.Garden 
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Valencia Pride mango - a stunning shade tree with red-blushed, fiberless, honeyed fruit.
Mango Rainbow🌈

Valencia Pride is a vigorous Florida heirloom - a Haden seedling from 1941, famed for its large, oblong-sigmoid fruit with yellow skin and crimson blush. The nearly fiberless, firm flesh is juicy and flavorful, offering sweet-tart notes of honey, coconut, and stone fruit . The tree grows tall and open, making it ideal for shade in zones 9-11, and is moderately cold-hardy with good disease resistance. It ripens mid- to late summer (July-August in Florida) and produces reliably once established.

🛒 Shop Mango varieties

📚 Previous posts: #Mango_Rainbow - varieties you should try

#Food_Forest #Mango #Mango_Rainbow

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One look and you're hooked: Macaranga! 🐸

• 🐘 These leaves are bigger than your head!

Macaranga grandifolia – the Elephant Ear Tree - came from Hawaii. It has leaves so huge, they look like elephant ears or jungle umbrellas! Each one can grow over a foot wide, with a glossy, rounded shape that's pure eye candy.
• 🐘 Macaranga is easy to grow - perfect for a frost-free garden or in a big pot.
• 🐘 Macaranga is a real conversation starter. It looks like something straight out of a rainforest dream. Big, bold, and totally tropical! Fast-growing, it brings that lush, exotic vibe instantly to your garden.
• 🐘 Hard to find, super cool, and ridiculously showy - you’ll want this beauty front and center. Once you see it, you have to have it!

🛒 Get your giant leaves - Elephant Ear from Hawaii

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❤️ The love you take is equal to the love you make

"And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make." - Paul McCartney, "The End" by The Beatles

Paul McCartney turned 83 today. Happy Birthday, Paul! Thanks for bringing LOVE into this world ❤️

🐈📸 Bob the Cat at
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🍂 If you want to be happy

"If you want to be happy, be." - Leo Tolstoy

🐈📸 Baby Persephone - the Queen of the Underworld at
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⚡️ Five best tropical fruits to naturally boost your energy

How to boost your energy without coffee, or taking medications and supplements? Naturally - from your #Food_Forest! These 5 tropical fruits are not only delicious but packed with nutrients that support natural, sustained energy.

• 🔥 Banana - Packed with vitamin B6, potassium, and natural sugars, bananas provide a quick yet steady energy boost, perfect for pre- or post-workout fuel.
• 🔥 Mango - Rich in natural sugars and B vitamins, mangoes help convert food into usable energy while also supporting digestion for better nutrient absorption.
• 🔥 Jackfruit - Loaded with vitamin B1 (thiamine) and complex carbohydrates, jackfruit fuels the body steadily and supports healthy energy metabolism throughout the day.
• 🔥 Avocado - A powerhouse of monounsaturated fats, B vitamins, and potassium, avocados help sustain energy levels and promote healthy circulation for optimal vitality.
• 🔥 Macadamia Nut - Loaded with thiamine (B1) and healthy fats that support nervous system function and long-lasting energy without blood sugar crashes.

📚 Learn more:

• ▫️ Fuel Your Day Naturally: Grow Plants That Boost Your Energy
• ▫️ Tropical fruit helath benefits guide - Part 1 and Part 2

🛒 Shop Energy-Boosting Plants for Natural Energy

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What is the rarest Tacca?

• 💚 Tacca leontopetaloides - Green Bat Flower, Devil Flower - is the rarest Tacca of them all!
• 💚 Move over Black and White - this is the green bat flower, and it's in a class of its own!
• 💚 Tacca leontopetaloides is a collector's dream and is rare in cultivation. With eerie greenish-purple flower clusters perched on tall stalks and long, trailing whisker-like bracts, this plant looks like something out of a botanical fairytale.
• 💚 Unlike its fussy cousins, the Green Bat Flower is surprisingly easy to grow. It thrives in shady or semi-shaded spots, comes back reliably each spring, and doesn’t mind a bit of neglect. Its glossy, deeply divided leaves die back in fall and return with vigor as the weather warms up. A well-draining pot, occasional feeding, and moderate watering are all it asks for.
• 💚 Native to Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands, it's more than just a pretty face - this plant has traditional medicinal uses too. But let's be honest: most collectors grow it for the jaw-dropping display.
• 💚 Very few collectors have this variety - don't miss your chance to be one of them!

📚 Learn more about Taccas:

• ▫️ When Bat Head Devil flower is in bloom
• ▫️ Tacca leontopetaloides - Green Tacca
• ▫️ Tacca nivea - White Tacca
• ▫️ Tacca chantrieri - Black Tacca

🛒 Get the rare Green Bat Flower - easy to grow and unlike anything else in your garden

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