The world is a mirror. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.
The world is a mirror
😳 The world is a mirror
“The Warrior of the Light concentrates on the small miracles of daily life. He is capable of seeing what is beautiful because he carries beauty within himself, for the world is a mirror and gives back to each man the reflection of his own face.” - Paulo Coelho, Warrior of the Light
Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, Bird of Paradise, Pride of Barbados, Peacock Flower
🔥 How to get a mini flamboyant look in a small yard
🔥 Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, Bird of Paradise, Pride of Barbados, Peacock Flower, or Flower Fence - is the national flower of Barbados, and for good reason!
🔥 Why everyone is planting this butterfly magnet
🔥 It puts on a show of fiery red, orange, yellow, or pink blossoms that look like miniature flamboyant trees.
🔥 Flowers appear almost year-round, making it one of the longest-blooming shrubs.
🔥 A true butterfly magnet - your garden will be full of wings!
🔥 Compact, heat- and drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance.
🔥 Available in different colors - red-orange, yellow, pink - so you can choose your favorite splash.
Stare for 10 sec without a blink and see what happens. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.
Stare for 10 sec without a blink and see what happens
Cat James Coconuts
👀 Stare for 10 sec without a blink and see what happens
"A clever look in men is the same as regularity of features among women; it is a kind of beauty which the vainest endeavour to acquire." - Jean de La Bruyere
9 best tropical shrubs that bloom all summer long or year around. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.
9 best tropical shrubs that bloom all summer long or year around
Abutilon darwinii x striatum - Fireball, Biltmore Ballgown, Acalypha hispida - Cat Tail, Chenille plant, Allamanda, Brunfelsia - Lady of the night, Calliandra - Powderpuff, Clerodendrum speciosissimum - Java Glorybower, Hibiscus El Capitolio, Rondeletia leucophylla - Panama Rose, Senna alata - Empress Candle, Candelabra Plant
🌺 9 best tropical shrubs that bloom all summer long or year around
🌺 1. Abutilon darwinii x striatum - Fireball, Biltmore Ballgown. Lantern-like blooms in orange, red, and yellow keep coming all summer. Compact and graceful, perfect for pots or borders.
🌺 2. Acalypha hispida - Cat Tail, Chenille plant. Fuzzy red tassels dangle nonstop in the heat, adding playful texture to containers and garden beds.
🌺 3. Allamanda (many varieties). Fast growers with trumpet flowers in yellow or pink. Can be shaped as shrubs, trellised vines, or flowering hedges.
🌺 4. Brunfelsia - Lady of the night. Creamy white blooms open at dusk, filling the evening garden with a sweet fragrance.
🌺 5. Calliandra - Powderpuff (many varieties). Cheerful pompom flowers in red, pink, or white attract hummingbirds and bloom nearly year-round.
🌺 6. Clerodendrum speciosissimum - Java Glorybower. Bright red flower clusters stand out against tropical foliage. Loves sun and steady moisture.
🌺 7. Hibiscus El Capitolio - Unique, double-skirted, ruffled pendant blooms with pom-pom-like centers make this hibiscus a showpiece shrub for summer gardens.
🌺 8. Rondeletia leucophylla - Panama Rose. Compact and butterfly-friendly, with fragrant pink flower clusters that perfume warm evenings.
🌺 9. Senna alata - Empress Candle, Candelabra Plant. Bold, upright candles of golden flowers shine through the season and draw in pollinators.
Mulberries are tough, low-maintenance fruit trees that adapt to many
conditions.
Climate: Hardy from USDA zone 5 to 10.
Soil: Grow well in almost any soil; prefer good drainage.
Watering: Regular watering during dry spells; drought tolerant
once etablished.
Growth: 3–5 feet per year, producing fruit early.
Pruning: Annual pruning controls size and improves
branching.
Pot culture: Dwarf types thrive in containers, staying 6–7
feet tall. Use a large pot, water consistently, and prune lightly. Use Abundance
potting mix for best results.
Fertilizer: For reliable production, fertilizer regularly. Apply
Sunshine C-Cibus liquid booster with every watering, or Green
Magic controlled release fertilizer every 5-6 months.
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Mulberry FAQ
How soon will a mulberry fruit?
One to two years, sometimes the very first season.
What climates are suitable?
USDA zones 5–10, from -20F winters to hot summers.
How tall do they get?
Standard trees 20–30 ft; dwarfs 6–10 ft in
pots.
Do I need more than one tree?
No, they are self-pollinating.
What do they taste like?
Sweet and juicy, like a blend of blackberry and raspberry.
How long is the harvest?
Everbearing types ripen gradually from summer into fall.
Do birds eat them?
Yes, but trees are so productive there’s plenty to
share.
Are they messy?
Dark-fruited varieties can stain; white mulberries do not.
Picture this: it’s July, the sun is warm, and you step outside to
a tree dripping with berries. You reach up, and your fingers come away
stained purple. The taste? Like blackberries kissed with raspberry —
sweet,
juicy, unforgettable.
That’s what a Mulberry gives you. And the best part? You
don’t wait years. Many trees fruit the very next season. Dwarf types
can even
fruit nearly year-round in pots — fresh berries on your patio, without
leaving home.
🌟 Varieties gardeners
swear by:
In the photo above: mulberry varieties - Illinois
Everbearing, Dwarf Everbearing, Shangri-LA, White Mulberry, Pakistani Giant,
Issai, Florida Giant
Mulberries aren’t just delicious — they’re loaded
with antioxidants, help
balance blood sugar, and make your garden come alive with birds and
shade. Don’t wait another season. Plant your Mulberry now and taste
the
difference by next summer.
Mulberry Care and Growing Tips
