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Garden Blog - Top Tropicals
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NEW VIDEO:
My new Jaboticaba fruit tree from Top Tropicals
By Scott Riddle
For those new to plant mail orders, common questions arise: Can live
plants be shipped successfully? What's the secret to safe packaging and a secure
journey?
Scott Riddle, our California customer, is here to spill the beans on his Jaboticaba
tree mail order experience! Join him as he unveils the plant, step by step,
and reveals the journey it took.
If you are thinking about buying a live plant online and want to know the
secrets of safe shipping, proper packaging, and post-transit care, this video
is a must-watch! Get all your burning questions answered in this
comprehensive, firsthand account.
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NEW VIDEO:
Senna alata - Empress Candle, Candelabra Plant
Need a fast growing, colorful, exotic looking solution for your garden?
Here it is!
Empress Candle, or
Candelabra Plant - is a true garden wonder. Imagine a plant that grows
fast, almost always in bloom, and covers large spaces with its lush leaves...
Empress Candle has beautiful golden flowers resembling candles. The huge
leaves create nice cool shade for many feet around it which keeps weeds away.
Providing full sun and regular water Empress Candle grows up to 10 ft wide and
6-8 ft tall just in one or two seasons!
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Does Size Matter?
TopTropicals plants vs other mail order plants
Q: I purchased various plants via mail order (including a Coffee tree and some flowering vines) from companies *** and ***, but they did not survive, possibly due to their small size and the stress of shipping. Could you provide information about the size of your plants, their resilience to shipping stress and the time required for establishment?
A: Plants, as living beings, may experience stress during a few days of travel in a dark box. However, the critical factor influencing their survival is the plant's size. Most of our plants are grown in pots ranging from 1 to 3 gallons, have established root systems and developed branches. Some even feature flowers and fruit, although these may drop during transit. We've included images comparing our 1 gallon size plants with those from other mail-order firms we previously obtained for our own collection.
Understanding that post-shipping plant establishment is a gradual process is crucial. Yet, most plants handle shipping well and commence new growth within days to a couple of weeks post-arrival. Here are some success pointers:
1) Opt for a container matching the root ball size, avoiding excessive
sizing until growth initiates.
2) Begin in a shaded area, progressively transitioning to brighter
spots.
3) Apply
Sunsine Epi spray to lessen stress and enhance vitality.
4) Initiate fertilization once the plant displays fresh growth.
For more information on how to establish mail order plants, simply download our Plant Care Guide.
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