Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

Does Queen of the Night bloom only one night out of the year?

💎 Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night, is a captivating cactus famous for its nocturnal, powerfully fragrant blooms!
💎 Native to tropical rainforests, it thrives as an exotic houseplant with its wide, fleshy leaves.
💎 This plant earns its royal title by producing stunning, large white fragrant flowers that open only at night, creating a spectacular and fleeting display of beauty.
💎 Each flower lasts only one night, but if you missed it - no worries! New blooms will follow from multiple buds. So you actually will have several nights to enjoy it!
💎 A must-have for those who love unique and fragrant indoor plants.

Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night

Does Queen of the Night bloom only one night out of the year?

💎 Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night, is a captivating cactus famous for its nocturnal, powerfully fragrant blooms!
💎 Native to tropical rainforests, it thrives as an exotic houseplant with its wide, fleshy leaves.
💎 This plant earns its royal title by producing stunning, large white fragrant flowers that open only at night, creating a spectacular and fleeting display of beauty.
💎 Each flower lasts only one night, but if you missed it - no worries! New blooms will follow from multiple buds. So you actually will have several nights to enjoy it!
💎 A must-have for those who love unique and fragrant indoor plants.

Passiflora nitida, Bell Apple, Water Lemon fruit

Passiflora nitida, Bell Apple, Water Lemon flowers

🌸 What is the sweetest Passionfruit?

🍋 Passiflora nitida, also called Bell Apple or Water Lemon, is a rare gem among passion fruits, native to the lush Amazon jungle. Its orange-yellow fruits are much sweeter than typical passion fruits, with succulent, non-acidic pulp that’s irresistibly flavorful.
🍋 This tropical vine thrives in lowland regions from Costa Rica to Brazil, growing rapidly in warm climates.
🍋 Fruits: Small (up to 2 inches), orange-yellow, and incredibly sweet, best enjoyed fresh.
🍋 Flowers: Striking blue and red blooms, resembling those of P. laurifolia and P. quadrangularis.
🍋 Growth: A vigorous, fast-growing vine suited for tropical conditions; frost protection is essential.
🍋 Uses: Often eaten fresh but also a key ingredient in the refreshing drink "Purple Passion."
🍋 #Fun_Facts: Despite its sweet, crowd-pleasing taste, this fruit remains a relatively unknown delight, making it a treasure for tropical fruit enthusiasts.

Pseudorhipsalis amazonica - Blue Flame Cactus

Cashew Tree (Anacardium occidentale) fruit

Cashew Tree (Anacardium occidentale) flowers

Butterfly Bush - Odontonema

Persimmon (Diospyros kaki)

🍑 How soon will Persimmon tree fruit?

🍑 Persimmons (Diospyros sp.) are fast-fruiting trees, perfect for gardeners seeking quick results.
🍑 Grafted varieties begin producing fruit immediately, even on young, container-grown trees as small as 2-3 feet tall, often flowering in their first year.
🍑 When planted in the ground, persimmons grow into compact, space-efficient trees that reliably produce a bountiful harvest every year.