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Nine best tropical shrubs that will bloom for you all summer
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
📸 Pictures for the previous post:
- ▫️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
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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
- 🌺 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.
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Mulberry Care and Growing Tips
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.
❓ 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.
Can I grow them in containers?
Yes, dwarf types (Dwarf Everbearing, Issai) fruit well in pots.
How long do they live?
Many live for decades; Illinois Everbearing can endure for generations.
What are the health benefits?
Mulberries are low-glycemic, support healthy blood sugar, improve heart health, and are rich in antioxidants.
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🍇Mulberries – the hidden gems of every garden
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
- Illinois Everbearing – legendary flavor, harvests all summer.
- Dwarf Everbearing & Issai – perfect for patios, nonstop fruit.
- Florida Giant – big tree, big berries, big flavor.
- Shangri-La – thrives in heat, huge leaves, steady crops.
- Pakistani Giant – 2-3" long fruit, very juicy.
- Tise – sweet, large flavorful fruit, early season.
- White Mulberry – sweet and clean, no stains.
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.
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You wont believe what this cat is eating for lunch!
Cat Niki
"When life gives you lemons, throw them back and ask for a banana!"
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Canistel custard toast: Quick-n-Fun exotic recipes
Canistel custard toast
- 🟡Mash Canistel (Eggfruit) with a bit of cream and cinnamon, spread on toast, and broil until golden.
- 🟡Like dessert for breakfast!
Canistel Custard Toast: Exotic Recipes
Ingredients
- 1 ripe Canistel (Eggfruit), mashed
- 2 tbsp cream
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 slices of bread
Instructions
- Preheat broiler.
- Mash Canistel with cream and cinnamon until smooth.
- Spread mixture on bread slices.
- Broil until golden and slightly caramelized.
- Serve warm, like dessert for breakfast.
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Baby bird first flight caught on video - ending left us stunned!
Baby bird first flight
Greenhouse nest story - surprise ending you have to see!
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Free natural shampoo: squeeze it and see what comes out!
Pine Cone Ginger - Zingiber Zerumbet, Shampoo Ginger
- 💄Pine Cone Ginger (Zingiber Zerumbet), is called Shampoo Ginger due to its unique, milky substance found in the cones. If you squeeze these bright red cones, a fragrant, milky liquid seeps out - traditionally used in Asia and Hawaii as a natural shampoo. Even today, you’ll find it in commercial shampoos.
- 💄 But there's more to it than hair care. All parts of the plant carry a spicy fragrance, the cones make striking, long-lasting cut flowers, and the whole plant adds a tropical vibe to your garden.
- 💄 And here's a fun history twist: Pine Cone Ginger is a "canoe plant", carried across the Pacific by ancient Polynesian voyagers. Imagine - this little shampoo factory traveled the ocean in canoes centuries ago!
Would you try washing your hair with this tropical ginger?
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What kind of animal do you think it is?
Pelmen - hairless Sphynx cat
A fox?
A dog?
An Alien?
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He does look like an alien!
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What is Akee - Jamaicas National Fruit - and how to grow it
🛒 Plant your own Akee (Achee) tree
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