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No tank needed: this goldfish lives in a pot! Why is everyone obsessed with theGoldFish Plant? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

No tank needed: this goldfish lives in a pot!

Nematanthus wettsteinii x fritschii Bijou - Goldfish Plant

🐟No tank needed: this goldfish lives in a pot!
  • 🐠 Why is everyone obsessed with theGoldFish Plant? Because it's like having a mini aquarium without the hassle! Those shiny orange flowers really do look like little goldfish swimming through lush green leaves. Add in the bold mauve undersides and you've got a plant that’s both stylish and fun.
  • 🐠 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.
  • 🐠 It's easy to grow, loves bright indoor spots, and blooms like a champ. No wonder everyone wants one - it's the houseplant that always makes a splash!


🛒 Bring home the plant everyone's talking about - Gold Fish Flower

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Why is it called Gold Fish Plant

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Which epiphytic cactus puts out the biggest bloom show Which epiphytic cactus puts out the biggest bloom show Disocactus ackermanni, also called the Red Orchid Cactus, puts on a jaw-dropping show with huge, blazing red flowers that can reach 6 inches wide! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Which epiphytic cactus puts out the biggest bloom show

❤️ Which epiphytic cactus puts out the biggest bloom show

  • 🌺 Disocactus ackermanni, also called the Red Orchid Cactus, puts on a jaw-dropping show with huge, blazing red flowers that can reach 6 inches wide! It's a cactus that acts nothing like one - and then bursts out in flowers the size of your hand!

  • 🌺 It blooms from Spring through Summer and steals the spotlight every time. The plant grows like a lush, green fern with flat stems that drape and cascade like a living chandelier.

  • 🌺 It may be a cactus, but it loves water and shade - more diva than desert. Native to the tropical forests of Mexico, this epiphyte thrives in a hanging basket and turns heads wherever it grows.

  • 🌺 Why collectors search for it? Because it's rare, eye-catching, and just plain fun to grow. No spines, no drama - just bold flowers and easy charm. This is one of those plants that visitors always ask about. If you're a collector, it's not a want – it's a need.


🛒 Get the Red Orchid Cactus everyone talks about

📚 More about exotic epiphytic cacti:
Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night
Pseudorhipsalis (Wittia) amazonica - Blue Flame
Epiphyllum guatemalense Monstrosa - Orchid Cactus, Curly Locks

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Which epiphytic cactus puts out the biggest bloom show Which epiphytic cactus puts out the biggest bloom show Disocactus ackermanni, also called the Red Orchid Cactus, puts on a jaw-dropping show with huge, blazing red flowers that can reach 6 inches wide! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Which epiphytic cactus puts out the biggest bloom show

Disocactus ackermanni - Red Orchid Cactus

❤️ Which epiphytic cactus puts out the biggest bloom show
  • 🌺 Disocactus ackermanni, also called the Red Orchid Cactus, puts on a jaw-dropping show with huge, blazing red flowers that can reach 6 inches wide! It's a cactus that acts nothing like one - and then bursts out in flowers the size of your hand!
  • 🌺 It blooms from Spring through Summer and steals the spotlight every time. The plant grows like a lush, green fern with flat stems that drape and cascade like a living chandelier.
  • 🌺 It may be a cactus, but it loves water and shade - more diva than desert. Native to the tropical forests of Mexico, this epiphyte thrives in a hanging basket and turns heads wherever it grows.
  • 🌺 Why collectors search for it? Because it's rare, eye-catching, and just plain fun to grow. No spines, no drama - just bold flowers and easy charm. This is one of those plants that visitors always ask about. If you're a collector, it's not a want – it's a need.


🛒 Get the Red Orchid Cactus everyone talks about

📚 More about exotic epiphytic cacti:
Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night
Pseudorhipsalis (Wittia) amazonica - Blue Flame
Epiphyllum guatemalense Monstrosa - Orchid Cactus, Curly Locks

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Ever tried Balsam Busy Lizzie? Our hanging baskets are glowing with sunshine! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Ever tried Balsam Busy Lizzie?

Impatiens repens - Balsam, Busy Lizzie

☀️ Ever tried Balsam Busy Lizzie?

☀️ Our hanging baskets are glowing with sunshine! Impatiens repens - Balsam, Busy Lizzie is in full bloom almost year around at Top Tropicals - a cheerful little powerhouse with bright yellow flowers and a trailing habit that’s perfect for patios and porches.

🛒 Grab one while they’re still blooming strong!

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Balsam Busy Lizzie

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Which adenium is ever-blooming? Discover Flamingo Glow Which adenium is ever-blooming? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Which adenium is ever-blooming? Discover Flamingo Glow

Adenium Flamingo Glow

🦩 Which adenium is ever-blooming? Discover Flamingo Glow
  • 🦩 If you've visited our Top Tropicals Farm in Sebring, you've surely noticed our two beautiful ever-blooming Adeniums Flamingo Glow - the favorites that always draw admiration (and wishlists) from everyone! Our 2 Flamingo Glow mother plants we have in 7 gal pots are in bloom most of the time, almost year around, except for the Winter dormancy period.
  • 🦩 We're excited to share some great news: these two stunning Flamingo Glow adeniums cross-pollinated and have produced seeds, and their offsprings are now already blooming! The well-sized 3 year old seedlings have inherited the same vibrant, glowing color as their parents, and we now have a few plants available for sale.
  • 🦩 Desert Rose Flamingo Glow is a dazzling Top Tropicals hybrid (A. arabicum x A. obesum) that adds a splash of tropical elegance to any collection. Its soft pink blooms glow like a flamingo at sunset, gradually deepening from delicate blush to rich rose with darker splashes that illuminate the petals. Compact and easy to grow, this variety has a naturally dwarf habit and forms a beautifully rounded caudex, perfect for containers or bonsai-style displays. A living jewel that glows brighter with time!


📚 Learn more: #Adenium

🛒 Claim Your Flamingo Glow and discover more Adenium colors

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What to plant in a shady spot? Unusual variegated flowers of Lavender Ice! What to plant in a shady spot? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

What to plant in a shady spot? Unusual variegated flowers of Lavender Ice!

Thunbergia erecta Lavender Ice - Lavender Lace

☂️ What to plant in a shady spot? Unusual variegated flowers of Lavender Ice!
  • 💜 Thunbergia erecta Lavender Ice, or Lavender Lace, is a unique, rare variety of King's Mantle with stunning lavender-off-white variegated flowers.
  • 💜 Unlike many variegated plants, this one is vigorous and easy to grow. It can be used as a showy garden specimen or a low-growing hedge, and it responds well to pruning, which encourages more blooms.
  • 💜 This plant thrives in filtered light and will grow larger, darker leaves in shade. It reaches a height of 5-7 feet and has a dense habit, making it perfect for creating a hedge.
  • 💜 Lavender Ice attracts butterflies and hummingbirds with its profusion of flowers
  • 💜 For healthy growth, keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy, and mulch around the base to retain moisture. If growing in a pot, frequent watering is key.
  • 💜 It's hardy enough to withstand temperatures as low as 30F for short periods. Ideal for USDA Zones 9-11, this plant can also be grown in pots in colder climates.


🛒Bring home rare Lavender Ice!

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This mysterious plant will make pink butterflies fly in your stomach! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

This mysterious plant will make pink butterflies fly in your stomach!

Kalanchoe x Pink Butterfly

💖 This mysterious plant will make pink butterflies fly in your stomach!
  • 💖 Kalanchoe x Pink Butterfly - Variegated Mother of Thousands... This exceptional plant, originally gifted to us by horticulturist Mark Hooten, quickly became one of the highlights of our rare plant collection.
  • 💖 The Kalanchoe x Pink Butterfly is a true standout, known for its unique, stable variegated "sport" - meaning it has a lower chlorophyll content, allowing vibrant, bright pink pigments to shine through. This makes it one of the most colorful succulents you'll encounter!
  • 💖 The plant produces an abundance of tiny, butterfly-like plantlets along its leaves. Unlike other Kalanchoe plants, it has lost the ability to root from these plantlets, making it even more intriguing.
  • 💖 Pink Butterfly is incredibly easy to care for, drought-tolerant, and thrives in both sun and shade, making it the perfect exotic houseplant for any space.
  • 💖 This variegated form is a mutation of an older hybrid, the origin of which is a bit mysterious. The original hybrid, Kalanchoe x houghtonii, was a cross between Kalanchoe daigremontiana and Kalanchoe delagoensis. Over time, a variegated sport of this hybrid emerged, giving rise to the beautiful Kalanchoe x Pink Butterfly we see today.
  • 💖 A must-have for any succulent collector, this plant will not only bring a splash of color to your home but also a touch of rarity!


🛒 Add Kalanchoe x Pink Butterfly to your rare plant collection

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Is This a Plant or a Coral? Medinilla scortechinii - Orange Coral Spike - these flowers look like they came straight from a coral reef! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Is This a Plant or a Coral?

Medinilla scortechinii - Orange Coral Spike

🔥 Is This a Plant or a Coral?
  • 🟠 Medinilla scortechinii - Orange Coral Spike - these flowers look like they came straight from a coral reef! Orange Coral Spike is a rare gem that's hard to find and easy to love.
  • 🟠 Bright orange stems burst into star-shaped blooms that mimic glowing underwater branches - but they're blooming in your garden or home instead. Exotic, rare, and totally unforgettable.
  • 🟠 Compact and easy to grow - stays under 2 ft tall.
  • 🟠 Glossy dark leaves highlight the vibrant orange panicles.
  • 🟠 Grows in light shade or filtered sun
  • 🟠 Great in pots, hanging baskets, or as an epiphytic accent
  • 🟠 Perfect for collectors of unusual tropical plants
  • 🟠 Add a pop of orange to your garden or indoor jungle – this coral spike doesn’t stay in stock for long!


🛒 Buy Your Coral Bloom Beauty

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A splash of tropical flair

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The First Video of Exotic Adenium Hybrids! Our Desert roses - Adeniums - were planted in March - and now, at the end of April, they're in full bloom. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

The First Video of Exotic Adenium Hybrids!

Exotic Adenium Hybrids

🌸 The First Video of Exotic Adenium Hybrids!
  • 🌸 Our Desert roses - Adeniums - were planted in March - and now, at the end of April, they're in full bloom. Just look at these colors!
  • 🌸 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
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


👍 A simple trick with big results!

📚 More about Adeniums:

🛒 Shop Adenium colors and hybrids

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Brew Your Future: Grow Your Own Coffee! Coffee prices are climbing, supplies are tightening, and drought in Brazil is hitting hard The best time to plant a Coffee Tree was yesterday - the next best time is right now! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Brew Your Future: Grow Your Own Coffee!

Coffee Tree blooming

☕️ Brew Your Future: Grow Your Own Coffee!

☕️ Coffee prices are climbing, supplies are tightening, and drought in Brazil is hitting hard 🫤
The best time to plant a Coffee Tree was yesterday - the next best time is right now!

🎥 Our Coffee trees are bursting with blooms, promising a fresh harvest and home-roasted coffee like no other.
It's time to take your morning cup into your own hands!

🛒 Grow it. Pick it. Roast it. Drink it. Buy your coffee tree now!

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

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