Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night

Passiflora nitida, Bell Apple, Water Lemon fruit

Passiflora nitida, Bell Apple, Water Lemon flowers

Pseudorhipsalis amazonica - Blue Flame Cactus

Cashew Tree (Anacardium occidentale) fruit

Cashew Tree (Anacardium occidentale) flowers

🌰 Is it Cashew nut or Cashew Apple? 🍏

Cashew Tree (Anacardium occidentale) is a small, fast-growing marvel that gives us both the crunchy cashew nut and the juicy, quirky "cashew apple"
It's a tropical multitasker, thriving in poor soils, drought, and salty winds, and can even fruit in a pot within two years!
Cashew #Fun_Facts:

♦️The Fruit Switcheroo: The true fruit is the nut, while the brightly colored "apple" is actually a swollen stem. Talk about a fruit with an identity twist!
♦️The cashew apple has a sweet-astringent flavor and can be eaten fresh, stewed, or turned into delicious fragrant juice. A tangy treat!
♦️Nut Know-How: Raw cashews are caustic and must be roasted outdoors because their fumes are anything but friendly.
♦️Whether in sandy soils or salty winds, this tree keeps thriving, proving it's as tough as it is tasty.
♦️The cashew tree is not just a food source; it's a conversation starter! Perfect for gardeners who love both practicality and personality.

Butterfly Bush - Odontonema

Persimmon (Diospyros kaki)

🍑 How soon will Persimmon tree fruit?

🍑 Persimmons (Diospyros sp.) are fast-fruiting trees, perfect for gardeners seeking quick results.
🍑 Grafted varieties begin producing fruit immediately, even on young, container-grown trees as small as 2-3 feet tall, often flowering in their first year.
🍑 When planted in the ground, persimmons grow into compact, space-efficient trees that reliably produce a bountiful harvest every year.

Hoya calycina - Papua Sweet Scent