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⭐️ Does Barleria Lavender Lace really have striped flowers

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  🔮 Looking for an easy, compact, beautiful shrub that takes both sun and shade? Barleria cristata Lavender Lace (Striped Philippine Violet) is a rare and stunning variety perfect for fall and winter blooms.
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  🔮 Striking lavender-and-white-striped trumpet-shaped blooms appear in clusters from Fall through Winter. They are truly striped! 👀
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  🔮 Grows to about 3 feet tall, perfect as a garden hedge or shaped into neat geometrical forms with minimal pruning.
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  🔮 Needs some sun for profuse flowering and occasional pruning to encourage bushy growth.
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  🔮 Can handle cooler temperatures, making it a reliable fall and winter bloomer.

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⭐️ Does Barleria Lavender Lace really have striped flowers

• 🔮 Looking for an easy, compact, beautiful shrub that takes both sun and shade? Barleria cristata Lavender Lace (Striped Philippine Violet) is a rare and stunning variety perfect for fall and winter blooms.
• 🔮 Striking lavender-and-white-striped trumpet-shaped blooms appear in clusters from Fall through Winter. They are truly striped! 👀
• 🔮 Grows to about 3 feet tall, perfect as a garden hedge or shaped into neat geometrical forms with minimal pruning.
• 🔮 Needs some sun for profuse flowering and occasional pruning to encourage bushy growth.
• 🔮 Can handle cooler temperatures, making it a reliable fall and winter bloomer.

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😡 Why Red Cactus is better than Christmas Cactus

• ⛔️ Everybody wants this plant when they see it! Red Rhipsalis (Rhipsalis ramulosa) is a show-stopper with its arched, flat stems that cascade into a pendant display. When exposed to bright light, the stems turn a stunning violet-red, adding a vibrant pop of color to your space.
• ⛔️ Flat, ribbon-like stems deepen to violet-red in high light. Tiny flowers and ornamental shell-like berries line the edges for an extra decorative touch.
• ⛔️ Can be grown as a creeper or in hanging baskets for a dramatic display. In bright light, the leaves are bright red year around - this is why it is even better than popular Christmas Cactus that blooms only once a year!
• ⛔️ Thrives in full sun to semi-shade with moderate watering. Use well-drained soil to prevent root rot and pinch the tips to encourage fuller growth.
• ⛔️ Looking for a unique and low-maintenance plant? Whether indoors in a pot or outdoors as a garden accent, Red Rhipsalis brings a touch of the exotic with minimal effort. Its vibrant stems and easy care make it a must-have for any plant lover!

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😂 What is the most popular Christmas plant?

• Every one knows Christmas Orchid Cactus - Schlumbergera. But this rare variety is exceptional - it is called New Deal.

This remarkable Christmas cactus hybrid has spectacular, large-flowers and blooms twice a season.
• New Deal is completely lost to the trade today, but we have it at Top Tropicals for the first time after it was originally offered for purchase at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden over 90 years ago while having a special rare plant sale on the day of the famous presidential election on November 8, 1932 when F.D.R. was historically voted in as the next American president.
• The plants we are offering are all 3rd generation vegetative propagation from an original specimen (still alive btw). Its name New Deal - is identical to President Franklin D. Roosevel main campaign slogan
• Not only is New Deal an exceptionally obscure, heirloom cultivar especially easy to grow under average house plant conditions,
• It reliably produces almost an overabundance of brilliant violet-pink and white flowers which are easily an inch larger than any other variety.

💕 Do you have Christmas cactus at home? What colors? Share your pictures!

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"New Deal" - a remarkable Christmas cactus

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👍 Why Red Plumbago is so wanted for shade gardens

• ♥️ Plumbago indica - Chitraka, Scarlett Leadwort, Red Plumbago is a rare gem from India that boasts vibrant scarlet-red flowers. A semi-woody perennial shrub with graceful, flexible branches.
• ♥️ Thrives in low-light areas, bringing bold color to places where many plants struggle.
• ♥️ Works great in shade gardens, containers, or even indoors as a striking ornamental plant.
• ♥️ Traditionally used in India for enhancing digestion and stimulating appetite, thanks to compounds like Plumbagin.
• ♥️ Cold sensitive plant, protect from frost, keep above 40F.

📸 More photos in next post👇

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☕️ Why Coffee tree is the best gift plant

• ☕️ Discover the joy of growing one of the most beloved indoor fruit trees – the Coffee Plant (Coffea arabica). Whether you’re a coffee enthusiast, a plant lover, or looking for the perfect gift, this lush, shade-loving plant is a stunning addition to any home. Enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own beans!
• ☕️ 5 Reasons to Grow a Coffee Plant
• ☕️ Perfect Indoor Fruit Tree

Coffee plants thrive indoors and add a unique touch to your collection. They’re compact, adaptable, and incredibly rewarding to grow.
• ☕️ Shade-Loving & Low Maintenance

Perfect for homes with limited sunlight, coffee plants prefer indirect light and need only little watering to thrive. No green thumb? No problem!
• ☕️ Stunning Aesthetic Appeal

With glossy green leaves and star-shaped, fragrant white flowers (similar to gardenias, as they are from the same family!), your coffee plant will bring a refreshing tropical vibe to your home.
• ☕️ Sustainable Fresh Coffee

Grow and harvest your own beans! Enjoy the satisfaction of drying, roasting, and grinding your very own homegrown coffee.
• ☕️ Year-Round Beauty & Fragrance

Coffee plants stay evergreen, providing lush greenery all year long. Plus, the fragrant flowers add a sweet, soothing aroma to your space.
• ☕️ What Makes Coffee Plants Special?
• ☕️ Easy to Grow: Coffee plants are forgiving and flourish with minimal care. Regular water and filtered light keep them happy.
• ☕️ Unique Fruiting: The berries change color from green to yellow to red as they ripen. Inside are the seeds – your coffee beans!
• ☕️ Gardenia-Like Blooms: Fragrant, white star-shaped flowers appear in clusters, adding charm and elegance to any room.
• ☕️ Perfect Gift Idea: Looking for a thoughtful and unique gift? Coffee plants make amazing gifts for friends, family, or any coffee lover 🎁

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

📱 Video: growing Coffee tree

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👍 How big does Paraiso Verde grow?

• ✅ Philodendron x Paraiso Verde is our favorite philodendron with striking leaves!
• ✅ This large-leaf plant is perfect for growing indoors and is virtually care-free! It has long, beautifully variegated leaves with a mix of green, cream, and sometimes pinkish hues. Each leaf has a unique pattern, just like fingerprints! 💅
• ✅ It grows fast and pretty big, so it needs some space. Each leaf is over a foot long. The plant can be trimmed as needed. Great solution for those who want to create some green paradise quickly.
• ✅This variety is highly sought after by plant collectors due to its rarity and exotic appearance, and may be pretty expensive in trade.
• ✅ As a bonus, Paraiso Verde helps purify the air by removing toxins, making it great for indoor environments - home or office.

👍 Create your tropical paradise indoors in no time!

📚 Learn more from previous post:
Rare showy plant that thrives indoors

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🌸 When Brunfelsia is in bloom? Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow!

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  🅱️ Purple-flowered Brunfelsias are at the peak of their bloom right now!
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  🅱️ Known as Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow for their magical color transformation from purple to lavender to white over three days: B. grandiflora, B. paucifolia, B. australis.
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  🅱️ Brunfelsias are wonderfully fragrant winter bloomers
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  🅱️ Perfect flowering shrub for shaded areas
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  🅱️ Ideal for growing in containers. Compact and graceful growers.

📚 Learn more about purple Brunfelsias:
The number one flower for shady spots
Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Brunfelsia from Brazil

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🌸 When Brunfelsia is in bloom? Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow!

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  🅱️ Purple-flowered Brunfelsias are at the peak of their bloom right now!
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  🅱️ Known as Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow for their magical color transformation from purple to lavender to white over three days: B. grandiflora, B. paucifolia, B. australis.
• 
  🅱️ Brunfelsias are wonderfully fragrant winter bloomers
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  🅱️ Perfect flowering shrub for shaded areas
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  🅱️ Ideal for growing in containers. Compact and graceful growers.

📚 Learn more about purple Brunfelsias:
The number one flower for shady spots
Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Brunfelsia from Brazil

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🎩 How to take care of house plants in Winter

💡 Let There Be (Enough) Light!
Shorter days mean less light. Move plants closer to windows but avoid freezing drafts.

🚽 Water, but Sparingly
Overwatering is a winter no-no. Check soil dryness before watering—your plants won’t mind a little thirst.

🌈 Humidity is Happiness
Dry air isn't their friend. Use a humidifier or group plants together for a moisture boost.

👀 Wise Snacks
Use only amindo-acid based liquid Fertilizer in winter, like Sunshine Boosters. Let plants take their seasonal nap from dry plant food.

Keep It Cozy
Protect plants from cold windows and heat vents - consistent warmth is key.

🍀 Dust Those Leaves
Clean leaves help plants soak in the limited light. They'll thank you with a brighter look!

🌱 Your plants may slow down for winter, but with a little care, they’ll thrive until spring!

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