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What flower smells like warm chocolate? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

What flower smells like warm chocolate?

Portlandia - Glorious Flower of Cuba

🍭 What flower smells like warm chocolate?
  • πŸŽ‚ Portlandia - Glorious Flower of Cuba is a rare treasure, boasting bell-shaped blossoms that exude a luscious perfume reminiscent of warm, creamy chocolate.
  • πŸŽ‚ Even better, it's one of the few tropical plants that can handle alkaline soils, making it a true gem for any collector seeking a fragrant and hardy addition to their garden.


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What is another symbol of Hawaii besides Plumeria? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

What is another symbol of Hawaii besides Plumeria?

Stephanotis floribunda - Bridal Bouquet

🌈 What is another symbol of Hawaii besides Plumeria?
  • ❀️ Stephanotis floribunda - Bridal Bouquet, or Hawaiian Wedding flower, famous for its role in bridal bouquets and fragrant haku leis.
  • ❀️ Its tubular, waxy, creamy-white blossoms release a sweet, unforgettable aroma.
  • ❀️ Whether trained as a bush or vine, this controllable climber loves full to partial sun and rewards consistent watering and fertilizing with multiple blooms throughout the year.
  • ❀️ If you're looking for something extra special, the rare variegated version sports uniquely patterned leaves, adding even more charm to this romantic favorite.


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What is the best fast growing flowering bush for a privacy screen. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

What is the best fast growing flowering bush for a privacy screen

Calliandra haematocephala Alba - White Powderpuff

What is the best fast growing flowering bush for a privacy screen

Calliandra haematocephala Alba - White Powderpuff is very rare and beautiful variety, rare in cultivation. It is a vigorous and very fast growing bush.

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More from previous post: A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

More from previous post:

πŸ”₯The most unusual, fast growing butterfly bush: Summer Snow

😐 Malvaviscus x penduliflorus Variegata - "Summer Snow"- is very rare variegated variety Turk's Cap, or Firecracker Hibiscus. It will grow into a full size 6 ft large bush within just one season! Some leaves can be completely white! If trained into a standard, it will look like a decorated Christmas tree!

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How Turk's Cap can be full of snow in Summer

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The most unusual, fast growing butterfly bush: Summer Snow. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

The most unusual, fast growing butterfly bush: Summer Snow

Malvaviscus x penduliflorus Variegata - Summer Snow

πŸ”₯The most unusual, fast growing butterfly bush: Summer Snow

😐 Malvaviscus x penduliflorus Variegata - "Summer Snow"- is very rare variegated variety Turk's Cap, or Firecracker Hibiscus. It will grow into a full size 6 ft large bush within just one season! Some leaves can be completely white! If trained into a standard, it will look like a decorated Christmas tree!

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How Turk's Cap can be full of snow in Summer

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Spectacular winter-flowering flame vine that everyone wants. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Spectacular winter-flowering flame vine that everyone wants

Senecio confusus - Mexican flame vine, rangleglow Vine

πŸ”₯ Spectacular winter-flowering flame vine that everyone wants
  • πŸ”₯ Senecio confusus - Mexican flame vine, or Orangleglow Vine - is a fast-growing showstopper that rewards minimal care with brilliant orange, daisy-like flowers almost year-round.
  • πŸ”₯ For sheer beauty, this vigorous climber is hard to beat, covering itself with blooms from November through Spring, then sporadically for the rest of the year.
  • πŸ”₯ Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds love it, and its thick evergreen leaves create a lush background for the bright blossoms.
  • πŸ”₯ Drought resistance and few pest problems make it a perfect pick for beginners who want a dazzling floral display with little fuss.


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A Fiesta of Mexican Flowers for beginners and butterflies

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When is the season for the Bleeding Hearts. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

When is the season for the Bleeding Hearts

Bleeding Heart Vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae)

πŸ’” When is the season for the Bleeding Hearts
  • ❣️ Bleeding Heart Vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) is named for its red and white flowers that look like dangling hearts.
  • ❣️ Native to tropical West Africa, this climber thrives in bright light and can be grown as a houseplant or trained on a trellis.
  • ❣️ It shows off its most spectacular blooms in winter, but with enough light, it'll happily flower year-round.


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Sunny showy Winter bloomer. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Sunny showy Winter bloomer

Sunny showy Winter bloomer

Tecoma stans - Yellow Elder - has been blooming for months. Spectacular winter bloomer!

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Easy and showy butterfly attracting bush

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Sunny showy Winter bloomer. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Sunny showy Winter bloomer

Tecoma stans - Yellow Elder

Sunny showy Winter bloomer

Tecoma stans - Yellow Elder - has been blooming for months. Spectacular winter bloomer!

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Easy and showy butterfly attracting bush

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How many flowers on Night Blooming Jasmine? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

How many flowers on Night Blooming Jasmine?

Night Blooming Jasmine - Cestrum nocturnum

⭐️ How many flowers on Night Blooming Jasmine?

πŸ’€ Night Blooming Jasmine - Cestrum nocturnum - is completely covered with flowers when it's in full bloom. The show is as impressive as the fragrance! How many flowers do you see on this plant?

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How to grow Night Blooming Jasmine
This magical fragrance follows you
Why everybody wants Night Blooming Jasmine

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