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Finally Finally: a sugar thats good for your health! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Finally

🍯 Finally: a sugar that’s good for your health!

  • 🍩 Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota) - the Brown Sugar fruit that loves you back with a health kick! Sapodilla is a delicious tropical fruit with soft, brown, sweet flesh and a malty, caramel-like flavor. It's loved not just for its unique taste, but also for its rich nutritional and medicinal value. Sapodilla is a sweet, nourishing fruit that doubles as a natural energy snack and a digestive aid.


🍴 Culinary Benefits: The sweet you don't have to feel guilty about!

  • 🍩 Eaten fresh - Just scoop the flesh out and enjoy! Tastes like brown sugar or caramel with a hint of pear.

  • 🍩 Smoothies and shakes - Adds creamy sweetness without the need for added sugar.

  • 🍩 Desserts - Used in ice cream, custards, or fruit salads.

  • 🍩 Jams, preserves - Makes a rich, flavorful jam.

  • 🍩 Dried sapodilla - Can be sun-dried like dates for a chewy, candy-like snack.


💚 Sapodilla's Health Benefits:

  • 🍩 Rich in fiber - Helps regulate digestion, prevent constipation, and support gut health.

  • 🍩 Natural energy booster - High in natural sugars and calories, great for quick energy.

  • 🍩 Packed with antioxidants - Contains polyphenols and flavonoids that help fight inflammation and cell damage.

  • 🍩 Vitamins A, C - Supports eye health, immune function, and skin regeneration.

  • 🍩 Iron, potassium, and folate - Supports blood health and may help maintain heart function and blood pressure.


🛒 Grow your own Sugar Fruit

📚 Learn more:
When does Sapodilla start fruiting and what is the best variety
New variety of Sapodilla: Thai Brownie

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How to produce my own vanilla? Secrets of Vanilla pollination finally revealed! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

How to produce my own vanilla?

💡 How to produce my own vanilla?

🫘 Secrets of Vanilla pollination finally revealed!
Vanilla is the World's most popular flavor and one of the most expensive spices and flavorings.
Every tropical gardener wants to have a vanilla plant and of course the most common question they ask - how to make my vanilla produce vanilla for me? In this video we will show you how:
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How to grow the Fern with Elephant Ears How to grow the Fern with Elephant EarsContinued from previous post If you love dramatic foliage but don't want the diva attitude, this gentle giant is for you! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

How to grow the Fern with Elephant Ears

🍀 How to grow the Fern with Elephant Ears

Continued from previous post

  • 🐘 If you love dramatic foliage but don't want the diva attitude, this gentle giant is for you!

  • 🐘 Platycerium elephantotis - Elephant Ear Staghorn Fern - is native to tropical Africa, it loves warm temps, high humidity, and indirect light. It thrives in partial sun to bright indirect light and should be kept evenly moist. As it matures, mount it on a wooden plaque, since as one of the largest staghorn ferns in cultivation, it can become a massive specimen! Elephant Ear Staghorn Fern is sure to impress your gardening friends.

  • 🐘 A fantastic choice for shaded patios, trees, or fern walls - it brings jungle vibes without being fussy. More sculptural than spiky, elephantotis is a must-have for collectors, houseplant lovers, and fern fans who want something out of the ordinary. It's big, bold, and undeniably cool.

  • 🐘Fun_facts: The bigger the fern, the better it gets - this species just keeps getting more majestic with age!


🛒 Claim your gentle giant

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What edible plants and herbs can reduce your blood pressure. Tropical fruit and plants that help keep blood pressure in balance Tropical fruit and plants that help keep blood pressure in balance. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

What edible plants and herbs can reduce your blood pressure. Tropical fruit and plants that help keep blood pressure in balance

Edible plants and herbs reducing blood pressure

Edible plants and herbs reducing blood pressure

💚 Tropical fruit and plants that help keep blood pressure in balance.
Part 2: What edible plants and herbs can reduce your blood pressure?

Continued from previous post ⤴️
  • 🌿 Moringa (Moringa oleifera, Horseradish tree) - Contains potassium and antioxidants, shown in studies to help reduce blood pressure.
  • 🌿 Curry Leaf (Murraya koenigii) - Traditionally used for blood sugar and blood pressure regulation; contains cardio-protective compounds.
  • 🌿 Hibiscus sabdariffa (Karkade) - Famous for hibiscus tea, clinically shown to lower blood pressure naturally.
  • 🌿 Camellia sinensis (Tea Plant) - Green and black tea can support vascular health and slightly reduce blood pressure over time.
  • 🌿 Turmeric (Curcuma) - Contains curcumin, which may support vascular relaxation and improve circulatory health.
  • 🌿 Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis)- Contains antioxidants and vasodilating compounds that may support blood pressure regulation.
  • 🌿 Bay Leaf (Laurus nobilis) - Traditional uses include heart and circulatory support, with mild diuretic properties.
  • 🌿 Piper sarmentosum (Vietnamese Pepper Leaf) and Piper betel (Betel Leaf) - Used traditionally to help with hypertension and circulation.
  • 🌿 Cinnamon (Cinnamomum sp.) - May improve insulin sensitivity and support vascular relaxation, contributing to lower blood pressure.
  • 🌿 Allspice (Pimenta dioica) - Contains anti-inflammatory compounds that support heart and circulatory health.
  • 🌿 Ginger (Alpinia, Costus, Zingiber, etc.)- Known to help relax blood vessels and improve blood flow, which can reduce blood pressure.
  • 🌿 Wiriwiri and Biquinho Peppers (Capsicum sp.) - Their capsaicin content may support vasodilation and improve circulation.


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Tropical fruit health benefits guide
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What fruit can reduce your blood pressure. Tropical fruit and plants that help keep blood pressure in balance Tropical fruit and plants that help keep blood pressure in balance. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

What fruit can reduce your blood pressure. Tropical fruit and plants that help keep blood pressure in balance

Tropical fruit that can reduce your blood pressure

Tropical fruit that can reduce your blood pressure

❤️ Tropical fruit and plants that help keep blood pressure in balance.
Part 1: What fruit can reduce your blood pressure?

💲 You don’t need to spend $$$ on doctors and medications to stay healthy and young. By eating right and adding a few powerful plants and fruits to your diet, you can naturally keep your blood pressure in check. Plant them today and harvest your own medicine tomorrow! And don’t forget - gardening itself is therapeutic! It keeps you active, reduces stress, and helps your whole body stay in balance.

💚 Tropical fruit that help reduce blood pressure:
  • ✅ Jackfruit (Artabotrys hexapetallus) - Contains potassium and magnesium, which help relax blood vessels and regulate blood pressure.
  • ✅ Guava (Psidium sp.) - Rich in potassium and fiber, supports vascular health and may help lower blood pressure.
  • ✅ Papaya (Carica papaya) - High in potassium and antioxidants, promoting healthy blood pressure.
  • ✅ Banana (Musa sp.) - Well-known for its high potassium content, which helps counteract sodium and lower blood pressure.
  • ✅ Pineapple (Ananas comosus) - Contains potassium and bromelain, which may support circulation and reduce inflammation.
  • ✅ Persimmon - High in fiber and antioxidants, which can contribute to better heart and vascular function.
  • ✅ Mulberry (Morus sp.) - Contains resveratrol and other antioxidants linked to heart health and blood pressure support.
  • ✅Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) - Rich in potassium and fiber, may help regulate blood pressure and support arterial health.
  • ✅ Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) - Contains potassium, aiding in fluid balance and blood pressure control.
  • ✅🍒 Tropical Cherry (Eugenia) - Contains antioxidants and supports healthy circulation.


Part 2: Edible plants reducing blood pressure - see next post⤵️

🛒Shop tropical fruit trees that boost your health

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Tropical fruit health benefits guide
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Discover the health benefits of Katuk: a Superfood for your mind and body Discover the health benefits of Katuk: a Superfood for your mind and body Katuk, or Tropical Asparagus (Sauropus androgynus), is a delicious leafy vegetable popular in South and Southeast Asia. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Discover the health benefits of Katuk: a Superfood for your mind and body

Katuk,Tropical Asparagus - Sauropus androgynus

🏆 Discover the health benefits of Katuk: a Superfood for your mind and body
  • 🌿 Katuk, or Tropical Asparagus (Sauropus androgynus), is a delicious leafy vegetable popular in South and Southeast Asia. Its young shoots, often referred to as tropical asparagus, are highly prized for their taste and high yields.
  • 🌿 In Vietnam, Katuk is commonly cooked in soups with crab meat, minced pork, or dried shrimp, while in Malaysia, it’s stir-fried with egg and dried anchovies.
  • 🌿 The plant is unique for being one of the few plants that contains vitamin K. It’s also rich in folate, vitamin K, and lutein - nutrients linked to improved memory and reduced cognitive aging.
  • 🌿 Katuk thrives in full sun or semi-shade, making it a versatile and healthy addition to your garden or kitchen.


Lean more:
📚 Tropical Asparagus, Katuk: Grow your own food
📱 How to cook with Katuk

🛒 Add Katuk Superfood to your edible garden today

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Stunning kaleidoscope of Nancy Tree Stunning kaleidoscope of Nancy Tree Look at this beautiful kaleidoscope of colors! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Stunning kaleidoscope of Nancy Tree

Nancy Tree, Golden Spoon, Nance (Byrsonima crassifolia)

🎆 Stunning kaleidoscope of Nancy Tree
  • 🎇 Look at this beautiful kaleidoscope of colors! The flowers of the Nancy Tree glow in vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red, creating a stunning display that lights up any garden. What a breathtaking tree! But it’s not just about beauty - the fruits of the Nancy Tree are not only delicious but also has health benefits.
  • 🎇Nancy Tree (Byrsonima crassifolia), also known as Golden Spoon or Nance, is a stunning medium-sized tree with round crown and glorious flowers, transitioning from yellow to orange and red as they age, make it a true standout.
  • 🎇Native to tropical and subtropical climates, the Nancy Tree is not commonly seen in cultivation, making it a rare gem for plant lovers. The fruits are a tasty treat that can be enjoyed fresh or cooked, often used in desserts, soups, or as stuffing for meats.
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    • The roots and stems of the Nancy Tree have antibacterial properties, giving it a natural medicinal edge.
  • 🎇Nancy Tree is highly drought-tolerant, making it an excellent choice for water-wise gardens.
  • 🎇Perfect for those seeking a colorful, health-boosting, and low-maintenance tree, the Nancy Tree is a must-have for tropical and subtropical landscapes.


🛒 Add colorful Nancy Tree to your garden today

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Which Banana has red fruit and leaves? Banana Bordelon - Red Leaves, Red Fruit, Real Wow! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Which Banana has red fruit and leaves?

Banana Bordelon

🥕 Which Banana has red fruit and leaves?
  • 💃 Banana Bordelon - Red Leaves, Red Fruit, Real Wow!

    • Not just leaves - this banana bears red fruit too!
  • 💃 Banana Bordelon is a show-stopping ornamental AND edible HARDY banana that gardeners love for its bold look and surprising resilience.

    • Here's why it's in high demand:
  • 💃 Striking Red-Striped Leaves: The main attraction is its dramatic foliage - large green leaves boldly striped with deep red. It instantly adds a tropical, exotic flair to any garden.
  • 💃 Tall and Impressive: Grows 10-15 feet tall, making it a fantastic focal point or privacy screen in warm climates.
  • 💃 Hardy for an Ornamental: Despite its tropical look, 'Bordelon' is more cold-tolerant than many bananas. With protection, it survives mild winters and can even flower and fruit in zone 8b and up.
  • 💃 Flowers and Fruits: It's not just eye candy. With proper care and winter protection, Bordelon produces deep purple flowers and striking red fruit - a rare and beautiful bonus in ornamental bananas.
  • 💃 Native Charm: Originally discovered in Bordelonville, Louisiana, it's adapted to Southern gardens and thrives in warm, humid conditions.
  • 💃 Why everyone wants Bordelone Banana? Because it's both beautiful and tough. Bordelon brings color, height, and a tropical vibe to any landscape - and unlike many ornamentals, it can survive a chilly season and still reward you with vibrant foliage, flowers, and fruit. It’s perfect for collectors, Southern gardeners, and anyone who wants bold impact with low maintenance.


🛒 Bring home Bordelon: the Banana that paints your garden RED!

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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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NEW SHORT VIDEO:
Bordelon Banana - Red Leaves, Red Fruit, Real Wow!

Looking for a banana plant that turns heads and handles the cold? Meet Banana Bordelon - a stunning ornamental with bold red-striped leaves and towering height up to 15 feet. It's not just beautiful - it's tough too. Originally from Louisiana, Bordelon thrives in warm, humid gardens and can survive mild winters with a little protection. Best of all, it can flower and even produce fruit! If you want tropical drama with Southern grit, Bordelon is the banana you've been waiting for!

Bring home Bordelon:
the Banana that paints your garden RED!

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