Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

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Are you ready for this massive sausage? Meet the tree everyone's talking about: sausages growing on a tree! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Sausage Tree from Africa - Kigelia pinnata fruit

Sausage Tree from Africa - Kigelia pinnata fruit

Sausage Tree from Africa - Kigelia pinnata

Sausage Tree from Africa - Kigelia pinnata

Sausage Tree from Africa - Kigelia pinnata flower

Sausage Tree from Africa - Kigelia pinnata flower

Sausage Tree from Africa - Kigelia pinnata fruit

Sausage Tree from Africa - Kigelia pinnata fruit

Sausage Tree from Africa - Kigelia pinnata fruit

Sausage Tree from Africa - Kigelia pinnata fruit

Sausage Tree from Africa - Kigelia pinnata fruit

Sausage Tree from Africa - Kigelia pinnata fruit

🌭 Are you ready for this massive sausage? Meet the tree everyone's talking about: sausages growing on a tree!
  • Crazy Fruits: The Sausage Tree from Africa - Kigelia pinnata - lives up to its name with giant, sausage-shaped fruits that can grow over 2 feet long - talk about a conversation starter!
  • Nighttime Drama: It blooms stunning maroon flowers that come alive at night, releasing a musky scent to attract bats - it's like a plant's version of nightlife!
  • Medicinal: This tree isn't just for show; it's packed with traditional medicinal uses. Nature’s pharmacy!
  • Symbolism. These big, sausage-like fruits... They've earned the tree a cheeky reputation for symbolizing fertility and virility - definitely a plant with personality!
  • Garden Superstar: With its quirky fruits and eye-catching flowers, the Sausage Tree is a must-have for exotic garden collection. It is easy to grow and hard to kill. Heat- and drought tolerant, and very fast growing.


🛒 Get your own Sausage Tree

#Nature_Wonders #Trees

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The perfect vine is finally found! Everybody wants it: the breathtaking dramatic Hawaiian Sunset. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

The perfect vine is finally found! Everybody wants it: the breathtaking dramatic Hawaiian Sunset The perfect vine is finally found! Everybody wants it: the breathtaking dramatic Hawaiian Sunset The perfect vine is finally found! Everybody wants it: the breathtaking dramatic Hawaiian Sunset The perfect vine is finally found! Everybody wants it: the breathtaking dramatic Hawaiian Sunset
🔔 The perfect vine is finally found! Everybody wants it: the breathtaking dramatic Hawaiian Sunset.

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell - has a stunning flower has splendid rich tones that are a marvel to see!

  • ❤️ Breathtaking flowers: stunning tri-color blossoms with rich, dramatic sunset tones that captivate and delight.

  • ❤️ Super-fast growing: quickly establishes, adding lush greenery over a large fence and vibrant blooms to your garden in just one season.

  • ❤️ Versatile light tolerance: thrives in conditions ranging from full sun to deep shade, adapting to various garden spots.

  • ❤️ Scented blooms: fills the air with a pleasant fragrance.

  • ❤️ Tropical foliage: features huge, up to 12" wide, velvety leaves that provide a lush, exotic appearance.
  • ❤️ Year-round blooms: flowers sporadically throughout the year, ensuring continuous beauty.

  • ❤️ Cold tolerant: resistant to cold spells, grows back vigorously in Spring.
  • ❤️ Container friendly: can be grown in container with a large trellis, but be prepared to frequent pruning - it grows fast.
  • ❤️ A must-have tropical vine: an essential addition to any tropical plant collection for its striking appearance and easy care.


📚 Learn more: Stunning Hawaiian Sunset

🎥 Watch the secret Life of Two Bees inside the Hawaiian Sunset flower

🛒 Get your own Hawaiian Sunset

#Butterfly_Plants #Hedges_with_benefits #Nature_Wonders

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The perfect vine is finally found! Everybody wants it: the breathtaking dramatic Hawaiian Sunset. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

🔔 The perfect vine is finally found! Everybody wants it: the breathtaking dramatic Hawaiian Sunset.

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell - has a stunning flower has splendid rich tones that are a marvel to see!
  • ❤️ Breathtaking flowers: stunning tri-color blossoms with rich, dramatic sunset tones that captivate and delight.
  • ❤️ Super-fast growing: quickly establishes, adding lush greenery over a large fence and vibrant blooms to your garden in just one season.
  • ❤️ Versatile light tolerance: thrives in conditions ranging from full sun to deep shade, adapting to various garden spots.
  • ❤️ Scented blooms: fills the air with a pleasant fragrance.
  • ❤️ Tropical foliage: features huge, up to 12" wide, velvety leaves that provide a lush, exotic appearance.
  • ❤️ Year-round blooms: flowers sporadically throughout the year, ensuring continuous beauty.
  • ❤️ Cold tolerant: resistant to cold spells, grows back vigorously in Spring.
  • ❤️ Container friendly: can be grown in container with a large trellis, but be prepared to frequent pruning - it grows fast.
  • ❤️ A must-have tropical vine: an essential addition to any tropical plant collection for its striking appearance and easy care.


📚 Learn more: Stunning Hawaiian Sunset

🎥 Watch the secret Life of Two Bees inside the Hawaiian Sunset flower

🛒 Get your own Hawaiian Sunset

#Butterfly_Plants #Hedges_with_benefits #Nature_Wonders

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The truth about Seaside Clerodendrum: it can cover the whole beach! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Clerodendrum inerme - Sorcerer's Bush, Seaside Clerodendrum

Clerodendrum inerme - Sorcerer's Bush, Seaside Clerodendrum

Clerodendrum inerme - Sorcerer's Bush, Seaside Clerodendrum

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What is your favorite Mango variety? - the most Frequently Asked Question about fruit trees. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Mango and cat

Mango and cat

Mango Alphonso

Mango Alphonso

Mango Maha Chinook

Mango Maha Chinook

Mango Fralan

Mango Fralan

Mango Fruit Cocktail

Mango Fruit Cocktail

Mango Nam Doc Mai

Mango Nam Doc Mai

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Craving a Mojito? Beat the Summer heat with Mojito Elephant Ears! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Craving a Mojito? Beat the Summer heat with Mojito Elephant Ears! Craving a Mojito? Beat the Summer heat with Mojito Elephant Ears! Craving a Mojito? Beat the Summer heat with Mojito Elephant Ears! Craving a Mojito? Beat the Summer heat with Mojito Elephant Ears!
🍹 Craving a Mojito? Beat the Summer heat with Mojito Elephant Ears!

Colocasia sculenta Mojito, a spectacular variety of Elephant Ears, is a must for a rare plant collection:

  • 🐘 Striking variegation: bold, mottled leaves in shades of green and dark purple, reminiscent of a refreshing mojito!

  • 🐘 Large, impressive leaves: massive, heart-shaped leaves that create a dramatic and tropical look.

  • 🐘Versatile: thrives in both sun and partial shade, making it adaptable to various garden locations.

  • 🐘 Water-loving: ideal for bog gardens, ponds, or as a stunning addition to water features.

  • 🐘 Container friendly: perfect for pots and containers, allowing you to bring its tropical charm to patios and balconies.

  • 🐘 Fast growing: quickly establishes, providing lush foliage and rapid visual impact.

  • 🐘 Low maintenance: minimal care once planted, making it a great choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

  • 🐘 Heat and cold tolerant: performs well in warm climates. During cool winters, leaves may die back and regrow in Spring.

  • 🐘 Edible tubers: produces edible corms (roots) that are a staple in many cuisines, adding a functional aspect to its beauty.

  • 🐘 Unique garden accent: an eye-catching focal point or accent plant.


🛒 Get some Mojito for your garden

#Nature_Wonders #Food_Forest #Container_Garden #Shade_Garden

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Craving a Mojito? Beat the Summer heat with Mojito Elephant Ears! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Colocasia sculenta Mojito

Colocasia sculenta Mojito

Colocasia sculenta Mojito

Colocasia sculenta Mojito

Mojito

Mojito

Colocasia sculenta Mojito

Colocasia sculenta Mojito

🍹 Craving a Mojito? Beat the Summer heat with Mojito Elephant Ears!

Colocasia sculenta Mojito, a spectacular variety of Elephant Ears, is a must for a rare plant collection:
  • 🐘 Striking variegation: bold, mottled leaves in shades of green and dark purple, reminiscent of a refreshing mojito!
  • 🐘 Large, impressive leaves: massive, heart-shaped leaves that create a dramatic and tropical look.
  • 🐘Versatile: thrives in both sun and partial shade, making it adaptable to various garden locations.
  • 🐘 Water-loving: ideal for bog gardens, ponds, or as a stunning addition to water features.
  • 🐘 Container friendly: perfect for pots and containers, allowing you to bring its tropical charm to patios and balconies.
  • 🐘 Fast growing: quickly establishes, providing lush foliage and rapid visual impact.
  • 🐘 Low maintenance: minimal care once planted, making it a great choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
  • 🐘 Heat and cold tolerant: performs well in warm climates. During cool winters, leaves may die back and regrow in Spring.
  • 🐘 Edible tubers: produces edible corms (roots) that are a staple in many cuisines, adding a functional aspect to its beauty.
  • 🐘 Unique garden accent: an eye-catching focal point or accent plant.


🛒 Get some Mojito for your garden

#Nature_Wonders #Food_Forest #Container_Garden #Shade_Garden

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Why everybody wants this plant? Intoxicating sweet fragrance is the answer! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Cestrum nocturnum - Night blooming jasmine

Cestrum nocturnum - Night blooming jasmine

Cestrum nocturnum - Night blooming jasmine

Cestrum nocturnum - Night blooming jasmine

Cestrum nocturnum - Night blooming jasmine

Cestrum nocturnum - Night blooming jasmine

Cestrum nocturnum - Night blooming jasmine

Cestrum nocturnum - Night blooming jasmine

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How to attract more butterflies to your garden? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Monarch Butterfly

Monarch Butterfly

Milkweed

Milkweed

Odontonema

Odontonema

Giant Milkweed

Giant Milkweed

How to attract more butterflies to your garden?
How to attract more butterflies to your garden?

Attracting butterflies to your garden can be a fun and rewarding experience. Here are some tips to help you create a butterfly-friendly environment.
  • 💐 Choose the right plants: butterflies are attracted to nectar-producing flowers such as odontonemas.
  • 💐 Plant lots of bright flowers, especially of yellow and pink colors like some cassias which seem to be the pleasant to butterfly's eye.
  • 💐 Use a variety of flowers to attract different species of butterflies. Check the list of butterfly-attracting tropical plants.
  • 💐 Provide food for caterpillars: butterflies lay their eggs on specific host plants that caterpillars will eat. For example, monarch butterflies lay their eggs on milkweed. Passion flower (Passiflora) and Aristolochia that we introduced earlier, are also great butterfly hosts, but be prepared to sacrifice some leaves!
  • 💐 Provide a water source: butterflies need a source of water to drink from. A shallow dish or birdbath with rocks in it will provide a place for butterflies to rest and drink.
  • 💐 Avoid using pesticides: they can harm butterflies and other beneficial insects. Try using natural methods to control pests in your garden.
  • 💐 Create a sunny spot: butterflies love warm, sunny spots. Plant your butterfly garden in an area that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight each day.
  • 💐 Add a butterfly house to provide shelter for butterflies during bad weather and at night.


📸 Milkweed, Odontonema, Giant Milkweed

🛒 Shop Butterfly Garden

#Butterfly_Plants

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What is a perfect shade tree with flower benefits? Discover the sunny Kassod Tree. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

What is a perfect shade tree with flower benefits? Discover the sunny Kassod Tree What is a perfect shade tree with flower benefits? Discover the sunny Kassod Tree What is a perfect shade tree with flower benefits? Discover the sunny Kassod Tree