Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

Annona muricata - Soursop, Guanabana, Graviola

❓ What is the most delicious Annona fruit? Guanabana!

🍐 Annona muricata - commonly known as Soursop, Guanabana, or Graviola, is widely regarded as the best-tasting annona fruit.
🍐 This tropical tree, native to Tropical America, produces large, unusual-looking fruits with a unique blend of sweet and slightly sour flavors. The custard-like pulp is fragrant, smooth and creamy, making Soursop perfect for milkshakes, desserts, or simply enjoyed fresh.
🍐 Soursop is evergreen in warm climates, though it's highly sensitive to cold and requires temperatures above 50°F to thrive. However, it can also be grown indoors in containers, making it possible to enjoy its delicious fruit even in cooler regions. The tree itself is medium-sized, fast-growing, and relatively easy to manage in a pot, offering a wonderful option for indoor fruit growing.
🍐 Soursop is one of the largest of the Annonas, and its quirky, bumpy fruit shapes make it a fun conversation starter. We even have an interesting article on how to grow, hand-pollinate and fruit Soursop in an apartment - ideal for plant lovers looking to bring a taste of the tropics into their homes!
🍐 Soursop leaves are superheroes in the world of natural remedies. Known for their potential to fight cancer, these leaves are packed with compounds that may help keep rogue cells in check. Whether brewed into tea or turned into extracts, they've become a popular go-to in holistic health circles.

Jasminum mesnyi, Japanese Jasmine, Primrose Jasmine.

Allspice, Jamaica pepper tree (Pimenta dioica)

🍂 What tree will produce for you right away?

🍂 Allspice, Jamaica pepper tree (Pimenta dioica) is a delightful plant that brings the warm, spicy fragrance of allspice right to your home.
🍂 The leaves and bark of this remarkable tree carry the same aromatic scent as the familiar spice made from its dried berries, meaning you don't need to wait for blooms or fruit to enjoy its rich aroma!
🍂 Allspice is an excellent container plant, ideal for indoor or greenhouse cultivation.
🍂 Its captivating fragrance creates a cozy, inviting atmosphere, and its antimicrobial properties add even more appeal.
🍂 Perfect for both spice enthusiasts and plant collectors, this compact tree adds a touch of the tropics while offering year-round enjoyment.

Sesbania aegyptiaca Bicolor - Egyptian Pea, Black Bud

Why black flowers are so charming

❣️ Sesbania aegyptiaca Bicolor - Egyptian Pea, Black Bud - is a breathtaking tree that adds mystery and drama to your garden.
❣️ Native to Africa, this enchanting small tree produces unbelievable blooms that start as pure black buds, then gradually reveal an exotic palette of black, red, and orange as they open. These multicolored flowers form in clusters of 2-20 on elegant racemes, creating a striking contrast with the tree's lush green foliage.
❣️ Growing to around 12-15 feet, Egyptian Pea is often multi-stemmed. Its delicate, pinnately compound leaves give it a fine-textured appearance.
❣️ This rare beauty is more than just ornamental - it's a conversation starter! If you're looking for something truly extraordinary, Sesbania aegyptiaca Bicolor brings an alluring charm that's hard to find.

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Sesbania aegyptiaca Bicolor - Egyptian Pea, Black Bud

Why black flowers are so charming

❣️ Sesbania aegyptiaca Bicolor - Egyptian Pea, Black Bud - is a breathtaking tree that adds mystery and drama to your garden.
❣️ Native to Africa, this enchanting small tree produces unbelievable blooms that start as pure black buds, then gradually reveal an exotic palette of black, red, and orange as they open. These multicolored flowers form in clusters of 2-20 on elegant racemes, creating a striking contrast with the tree's lush green foliage.
❣️ Growing to around 12-15 feet, Egyptian Pea is often multi-stemmed. Its delicate, pinnately compound leaves give it a fine-textured appearance.
❣️ This rare beauty is more than just ornamental - it's a conversation starter! If you're looking for something truly extraordinary, Sesbania aegyptiaca Bicolor brings an alluring charm that's hard to find.

🎥 Video in the next post ⬇️⬇️⬇️

🛒 Plant Egyptian Pea Tree

#Trees #Nature_Wonders

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Abiu tree (Pouteria caimito), Harvest Moon Sapote

Where can I try a rare Abiu fruit and what does it taste like?

🍋 Abiu tree (Pouteria caimito), or Harvest Moon Sapote - is a must-try rare tropical fruit with a striking appearance and incredible flavor.
🍋 About the size of a medium apple, Abiu ripens to a bright, sunny yellow that hints at the deliciousness inside. Beneath its somewhat thick, sturdy skin, which contains a bit of sticky latex when cut, lies a jelly-like, ultra-juicy flesh that's sweet, smooth, and completely acid-free.
🍋 Its flavor is often compared to the luscious taste of Chrysophyllum cainito (Star Apple that we mentioned earlier), making it a favorite among tropical fruit lovers.
🍋 Each fruit typically has one elongated seed nestled within, and Abiu is often grown from seed.
🍋 Abiu is very hard to find tropical fruit tree, and you won't find this fruit in supermarkets. So the only way to taste it - to grow your own!
🍋 With its vibrant color, unique texture, and tropical sweetness, Abiu is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to add a touch of the exotic to their rare fruit collection!