Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

🟢 What is camphor made of?

🌱 Camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora) - is your aromatic ally in the garden!
🌱 This charming relative of the cinnamon tree is known for its glossy oval leaves that can grow up to 5 inches long.
🌱 Not only does it boast a lovely canopy, but it’s also the source of camphor, a fragrant compound used in medicines and mothballs.
🌱 The leaves and branches can be used to create aromatic saunas and medicinal baths, filling your space with a soothing scent.
🌱 This cold-hardy, slow-growing tree is tough enough to withstand various conditions while developing a dense canopy that provides excellent shade.
🌱 Camphor Tree is a delightful addition that brings a touch of nature's fragrance to your home. While it's little known among gardeners, this underappreciated gem deserves a spot in every landscape for its unique qualities and benefits!

Camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora)

🟢 What is camphor made of?

🌱 Camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora) - is your aromatic ally in the garden!
🌱 This charming relative of the cinnamon tree is known for its glossy oval leaves that can grow up to 5 inches long.
🌱 Not only does it boast a lovely canopy, but it’s also the source of camphor, a fragrant compound used in medicines and mothballs.
🌱 The leaves and branches can be used to create aromatic saunas and medicinal baths, filling your space with a soothing scent.
🌱 This cold-hardy, slow-growing tree is tough enough to withstand various conditions while developing a dense canopy that provides excellent shade.
🌱 Camphor Tree is a delightful addition that brings a touch of nature's fragrance to your home. While it's little known among gardeners, this underappreciated gem deserves a spot in every landscape for its unique qualities and benefits!

Iresine, Beefsteak Plant or Chicken Gizzard

Pouteria campechiana, Canistel Tree, or Eggfruit

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!