🐾 Mittens showed up one day out of nowhere and immediately won everyone's heart. Our Shipping Specialist, Chiane, stood no chance against those bright eyes and tiny white paws - so Mittens was hired on the spot!
🐾 Now she’s in training, assisting Chiane with packing orders, inspecting boxes, and occasionally napping on the job (for quality control, of course). Every evening she clocks out and heads home with Chiane to rest up for another big day of helping.
🐾 If you ever spot tiny paw prints inside your plant box, that’s Mittens saying hello! It’s her little “magic paw” blessing to make sure your plants thrive happily in their new jungle home.
🐈📸 Chiane and Mittens shipping plants - from TopTropicals to your door! PeopleCats.Garden
Weird cactus looks like pasta with Dragon Fruit. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.
Weird cactus looks like pasta with Dragon Fruit
Epiphyllum guatemalense Monstrosa - Curly Locks or Orchid Cactus
👀 Weird cactus looks like pasta with Dragon Fruit
➰ Epiphyllum guatemalense Monstrosa - Curly Locks or Orchid Cactus - is one of the most unusual jungle cacti you can grow. Instead of the usual flat cactus leaves, this one grows curly, looping stems that twist and spiral in every direction. It looks like a green waterfall of botanical noodles, perfect for a hanging basket or a high shelf where its wild shape can really show off.
➰Curly Locks is actually a natural mutation of a Guatemalan jungle cactus that grows high up in jungle trees, using its stems to absorb moisture and light from the air. Like many epiphytic cacti, it produces large, fragrant flowers that open at night and look strikingly similar to orchids. After blooming, it forms small, oval pink fruits that are edible and juicy - like tiny dragon fruits!
➰This plant is self-pollinating, so you don’t need insects or hand pollination to get fruit. It thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers to be a bit root-bound to trigger blooming. Just water moderately, let the soil dry slightly between waterings, and avoid moving it too often once it’s happy in its spot.
➰Epiphyllum Curly Locks is not your typical cactus - it’s a living sculpture, a conversation piece, and a fruiting wonder all in one.
These are not seedlings — they’re grafted trees, which means
you get the true variety with known flavor, quality, and performance. Large
grafted trees give you a real head start:
Already mature with a strong root system.
Handle transplanting and weather shifts with ease.
Can bloom and fruit in the first or second season.
No guessing, no waiting years — you’ll get the exact fruit you
want, sooner.
No space for a full orchard? You can still grow your own tropical
paradise!
Our large grafted Condo Mango
trees adapt beautifully to big containers on patios,
balconies, and sunrooms. They stay compact, flower sooner, and can fruit
even in
pots when given good light and warmth.
Bring the tropics indoors — move your tree outside for summer sun,
then back inside before frost. It’s the perfect way to enjoy homegrown
fruit wherever you live.
Give your garden a smart start this season. Large grafted Mango trees
are ready — but only for a short time before winter.
👉 Plant now, harvest sooner, and enjoy the true
variety!
Plant Care Tips by Top Tropicals Plant
Expert Tatiana Anderson
Large grafted Mango trees are easy to establish.
Soil: Well-drained, rich mix — avoid heavy clay.
Water: Deeply once or twice a week after the tree is established; keep soil
evenly moist during the first few weeks after planting.
Light: Full sun or bright patio spot.
Feeding: Use balanced fertilizer Sunshine
Boosters Mango Tango with every watering and Green
Magic controlled release fertilizer every 6 months for steady
growth.
Protection: Cover on cold nights for the first winter.
Plant once, care lightly, and your tree will reward you with fast growth
and early fruit.
🌳
Big Trees, Local Pickup Only
For our local gardeners, we have something special. Extra-large 15- and
25-gallon Mango trees. These are full, mature specimens that simply
can’t be shipped, but they’re perfect for local pickup or
delivery.
Instant Impact and Faster Fruit
These trees already have strong trunks, big root systems, and start
blooming next Spring. Plant one in your yard and it instantly looks like
it’s been there for years.
Delivery and Installation
We offer local delivery and professional installation for large
trees in the nearby area. Our team can bring the tree to your garden,
position
it correctly, and help with planting and setup.
Limited Availability: Quantities are small, and these big trees
go fast — once sold, they won’t be available again until next
growing season.
"Large grafted trees give you a head start — they’re stronger,
settle in faster, and can reward you with fruit the very next season," says
Tatiana Anderson
Large Grafted Mango Trees - Plant Now Before
Winter!
"Next Time We'll Specify - A TREE!" - Smokey and
Sunshine Plant a Giant Mango
🌡️ Why plant now?
Fall is the perfect time to plant tropical fruit trees. The
soil is still warm, the air is mild, and your trees can quietly build strong
roots. By spring, they’ll already be settled and ready to grow
fast.
Imagine walking outside next summer and picking your own
mangoes from a tree you planted this fall!
Plant a fruit tree - and breathe easier: fruit might be the surprising key to healthier lungs. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.
Plant a fruit tree - and breathe easier: fruit might be the surprising key to healthier lungs
🍒 Plant a fruit tree - and breathe easier: fruit might be the surprising key to healthier lungs
Fresh fruit doesn’t just taste good - it can literally help you breathe better!
A new study presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress found that women who ate at least four portions of fruit a day had slower declines in lung function compared to those who ate less. Researchers believe antioxidants in fruit may help protect the lungs from the damaging effects of air pollution.
Air pollution is everywhere, and more than 90% of people worldwide are exposed to levels above safe limits. But the good news is, your diet can make a difference. Fruits are packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that help your body fight off the oxidative stress caused by tiny airborne particles.
The study showed that women who ate plenty of fruit had stronger lungs despite being exposed to fine particulate pollution (PM2.5) from cars and industry. The difference wasn’t small either - their lung capacity dropped significantly less over time than in those with low fruit intake.
So planting fruit trees isn’t just about homegrown flavor or saving a trip to the store. It’s about protecting your health in a polluted world. Whether it’s mangoes, avocados, guavas, or starfruit, every harvest brings you cleaner nutrition and a cleaner breath of life.
⭐️ Straight from the Amazon: the most beautiful ginger everyone asks about at our farm
🌀 Variegated Spiral Ginger - Costus arabicus (amazonicus) is not your average ginger. Unlike the common gingers with plain green leaves and short flower spikes, this one is a real standout. Its tall spiral stems are striped with bold white variegation, creating a dramatic swirl of green and cream even before it blooms.
🌀 And when it does bloom - the flowers are pure white with soft yellow centers, like porcelain sculptures nestled among the leaves. It's a tropical showpiece that turns heads wherever it grows.
🌀 Originally from South America and now loved in Hawaii and Florida, this ginger thrives in moist, rich soil and loves plenty of water. It handles both sun and shade, but really shines in a bright, filtered light spot.
🌀 We have one growing right by our farm office, and everyone who walks by stops, stares, and says the same thing: "I want that plant!"
Now you can have it too - straight from the Amazon forest to your garden!
Plant Care Tips by Top Tropicals Plant
Expert Tatiana Anderson
