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How to make perfect ground cover: this colorful house plant thrives outdoors! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

How to make perfect ground cover: this colorful house plant thrives outdoors!

How to make perfect ground cover: this colorful house plant thrives outdoors! How to make perfect ground cover: this colorful house plant thrives outdoors!
🍀 How to make perfect ground cover: this colorful house plant thrives outdoors!

  • ✳️ Did you know that there is a showy houseplant that makes an excellent ground cover in southern gardens?

  • ✳️ The Iresine, also known as Beefsteak Plant or Chicken Gizzard, is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 3 feet tall. It showcases bright mauve, or variegated puckered foliage that adds a pop of color to any space.

  • ✳️ Perfect for both indoor gardening and warm climate gardens, it thrives in both shady or full sun areas and requires regular water when actively growing, with moderate watering afterward.

  • ✳️ Its striking "Blood Leaf" features purplish-red, oval-shaped leaves with notched tips on vibrant red-maroon stems, forming dense, bushy clumps. It grows fast and spreads fast, making a perfect ground cover.

  • ✳️ You'll find delightful varieties: the traditional Iresine herbstii Acuminata, with its sharply pointed blood-red leaves, and Iresine Aureo-Reticulata, or "Chicken Gizzard Plant," boasting bright yellow-veined, apple-green rounded leaves. And don't miss the Confetti variety, with its leaves sprinkled in green, red, and yellow!

  • ✳️ Whether used indoors or as a ground cover outdoors, Iresine is a colorful choice that deserves a spot in every garden!


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How to make perfect ground cover: this colorful house plant thrives outdoors! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

How to make perfect ground cover: this colorful house plant thrives outdoors!

Iresine, Beefsteak Plant or Chicken Gizzard

Iresine, Beefsteak Plant or Chicken Gizzard

How to make perfect ground cover: this colorful house plant thrives outdoors!
🍀 How to make perfect ground cover: this colorful house plant thrives outdoors!
  • ✳️ Did you know that there is a showy houseplant that makes an excellent ground cover in southern gardens?
  • ✳️ The Iresine, also known as Beefsteak Plant or Chicken Gizzard, is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 3 feet tall. It showcases bright mauve, or variegated puckered foliage that adds a pop of color to any space.
  • ✳️ Perfect for both indoor gardening and warm climate gardens, it thrives in both shady or full sun areas and requires regular water when actively growing, with moderate watering afterward.
  • ✳️ Its striking "Blood Leaf" features purplish-red, oval-shaped leaves with notched tips on vibrant red-maroon stems, forming dense, bushy clumps. It grows fast and spreads fast, making a perfect ground cover.
  • ✳️ You'll find delightful varieties: the traditional Iresine herbstii Acuminata, with its sharply pointed blood-red leaves, and Iresine Aureo-Reticulata, or "Chicken Gizzard Plant," boasting bright yellow-veined, apple-green rounded leaves. And don't miss the Confetti variety, with its leaves sprinkled in green, red, and yellow!
  • ✳️ Whether used indoors or as a ground cover outdoors, Iresine is a colorful choice that deserves a spot in every garden!


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10 Health Benefits of Canistel Fruit. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

10 Health Benefits of Canistel Fruit

10 Health Benefits of Canistel Fruit
😼 10 Health Benefits of Canistel Fruit

Pouteria campechiana, Canistel Tree, or Eggfruit, is very popular heart-shaped fruit in the tropics and subtropics. In addition to its excellent taste of an eggnog, it is also a very useful plant.

  • 💛 Heart Health: Rich in potassium, helping regulate blood pressure.

  • 💛 Lowers Diabetes Risk: Contains niacin, which improves blood sugar control.

  • 💛 Eye Health: High in beta-carotene, reducing the risk of cataracts.

  • 💛 Relieves Arthritis: Niacin improves joint mobility and reduces inflammation.

  • 💛 Cancer Prevention: Packed with antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and beta-carotene.

  • 💛 Boosts Immunity: Vitamin C strengthens the immune system.

  • 💛 Aids Digestion: High fiber supports bowel regularity.

  • 💛 Prevents Anemia: Iron promotes hemoglobin production.

  • 💛 Strengthens Bones: Calcium and phosphorus enhance bone health.

  • 💛 Improves Brain Health: Iron supports oxygen flow, lowering Alzheimer's risk.


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Pouteria campechiana - Canistel, the curious heart-shaped Egg Super-Fruit

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10 Health Benefits of Canistel Fruit. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

10 Health Benefits of Canistel Fruit

10 Health Benefits of Canistel Fruit 10 Health Benefits of Canistel Fruit
😼 10 Health Benefits of Canistel Fruit

Pouteria campechiana, Canistel Tree, or Eggfruit, is very popular heart-shaped fruit in the tropics and subtropics. In addition to its excellent taste of an eggnog, it is also a very useful plant.

  • 💛 Heart Health: Rich in potassium, helping regulate blood pressure.

  • 💛 Lowers Diabetes Risk: Contains niacin, which improves blood sugar control.

  • 💛 Eye Health: High in beta-carotene, reducing the risk of cataracts.

  • 💛 Relieves Arthritis: Niacin improves joint mobility and reduces inflammation.

  • 💛 Cancer Prevention: Packed with antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and beta-carotene.

  • 💛 Boosts Immunity: Vitamin C strengthens the immune system.

  • 💛 Aids Digestion: High fiber supports bowel regularity.

  • 💛 Prevents Anemia: Iron promotes hemoglobin production.

  • 💛 Strengthens Bones: Calcium and phosphorus enhance bone health.

  • 💛 Improves Brain Health: Iron supports oxygen flow, lowering Alzheimer's risk.


📚 Learn more about Canistel Egg Fruit
Pouteria campechiana - Canistel, the curious heart-shaped Egg Super-Fruit

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10 Health Benefits of Canistel Fruit. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

10 Health Benefits of Canistel Fruit

Pouteria campechiana, Canistel Tree, or Eggfruit

Pouteria campechiana, Canistel Tree, or Eggfruit

Pouteria campechiana, Canistel Tree, or Eggfruit

Pouteria campechiana, Canistel Tree, or Eggfruit

😼 10 Health Benefits of Canistel Fruit

Pouteria campechiana, Canistel Tree, or Eggfruit, is very popular heart-shaped fruit in the tropics and subtropics. In addition to its excellent taste of an eggnog, it is also a very useful plant.
  • 💛 Heart Health: Rich in potassium, helping regulate blood pressure.
  • 💛 Lowers Diabetes Risk: Contains niacin, which improves blood sugar control.
  • 💛 Eye Health: High in beta-carotene, reducing the risk of cataracts.
  • 💛 Relieves Arthritis: Niacin improves joint mobility and reduces inflammation.
  • 💛 Cancer Prevention: Packed with antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and beta-carotene.
  • 💛 Boosts Immunity: Vitamin C strengthens the immune system.
  • 💛 Aids Digestion: High fiber supports bowel regularity.
  • 💛 Prevents Anemia: Iron promotes hemoglobin production.
  • 💛 Strengthens Bones: Calcium and phosphorus enhance bone health.
  • 💛 Improves Brain Health: Iron supports oxygen flow, lowering Alzheimer's risk.


📚 Learn more about Canistel Egg Fruit
Pouteria campechiana - Canistel, the curious heart-shaped Egg Super-Fruit

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How hibiscus plant acts like a chameleon. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

How hibiscus plant acts like a chameleon

Hibiscus mutabilis Cotton Candy - Mallow Hibiscus

👀 How hibiscus plant acts like a chameleon
  • 🌺 Hibiscus mutabilis Cotton Candy - Mallow Hibiscus - is the magical chameleon of the garden! This beauty opens with pure white flowers that gradually shift to bright pink over three days, much like the Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow plant (Brunfelsia).
  • 🌺 As the blooms age, they take on a rich, deep pink hue, creating a stunning rainbow of colors on the bush all at once.
  • 🌺 With blossoms reaching up to 5 inches across, this hibiscus is as showy as it is unique.
  • 🌺 It's the perfect way to add a touch of dynamic color magic to your garden!


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When you love someone. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

When you love someone

When you love someone
❤️ "When you love someone, you love the person as they are, and not as you’d like them to be." - Leo Tolstoy

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What is Cinnamon made of? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

What is Cinnamon made of?

Cinnamon tree, or Cassia Cinnamon, Cinnamomum aromaticum

Cinnamon tree, or Cassia Cinnamon, Cinnamomum aromaticum

Cinnamon tree, or Cassia Cinnamon, Cinnamomum aromaticum

Cinnamon tree, or Cassia Cinnamon, Cinnamomum aromaticum

🍀 What is Cinnamon made of?
  • Cinnamon tree, or Cassia Cinnamon, Cinnamomum aromaticum - this tree is the source of the famous Cinnamon! Cinnamon is a very popular culinary spice and is also used in candy, gum, incense, toothpaste and perfumes. The oil is used in medicine. Leaves are very fragrant and used as tea.
  • Ancient Origins: Cinnamon has been used for over 4,000 years, with its earliest references found in ancient Egyptian texts, where it was used in embalming practices.
  • Spice of Kings: In ancient Rome, cinnamon was so valuable that it was worth more than gold, and emperors like Nero famously burned large quantities at funerals to showcase their wealth.
  • Medicinal: Cinnamon is known for its health benefits, including its ability to lower blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation, and fight bacteria and fungi.
  • Culinary: This aromatic spice is not just for sweet dishes; it enhances savory dishes, stews, and even some meats, bridging sweet and savory flavors.
  • Two Main Varieties: There are two primary types of cinnamon - Ceylon Cinnamon (true Cinnamon) and Cassia Cinnamon. Ceylon has a sweeter, more delicate flavor, while Cassia is more robust and commonly found in supermarkets.
  • Aroma Activation: The distinct aroma of cinnamon comes from a compound called cinnamaldehyde, which not only provides flavor but also has potential antimicrobial properties.
  • Historical Trade Routes: The demand for cinnamon spurred exploration and trade routes, leading to significant historical events like the Age of Discovery and conflicts over spice control.
  • The Spice of Life: Cinnamon is believed to improve brain function and memory, making it a popular choice for students and those looking to boost cognitive performance.


❗️ And the most importantly - you can grow your own Cinnamon Tree right now!

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New video from King of the Garden. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

New video from King of the Garden

🎤 New video from King of the Garden

🎥 Kingston - the famous cat of TopTropicals who meets and greets our customers. Everyone who visited our Garden Center in Ft Myers met King! Sound on 🎶

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What is the most spectacular variegated ginger? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

What is the most spectacular variegated ginger?

😵‍ What is the most spectacular variegated ginger?

  • 🌀 Variegated Spiral Ginger - Costus arabicus (amazonicus) variegata - is a tropical stunner originally from South America but adored in Hawaii and Florida

  • 🌀 This ginger's eye-catching, spiraling stems are streaked with striking white variegation, topped with elegant pure white flowers with yellow centers.

  • 🌀 The pure white blooms are truly a piece of art! Perfect for shade gardens (but also can take sun), this plant thrives in moist soil and loves plenty of water.

  • 🌀 If you're looking to add a bit of drama and elegance to your garden, this beauty is a must-have!


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