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We ate all pineapples from that ugly corner!

Pineapples fruiting

🍍 We ate all pineapples from that ugly corner!

All the Pineapples that we mentioned in our earlier post, have ripened and we already ate them all!
Note that this amazing fruit grows in the most neglected corner of the yard, with NO irrigation, and in pretty hot sunny spot - by the water treatment tank. Yet look how happy the plants are!

📚 Learn more about pineapple plants from previous posts:
The most luscious Hospitality Fruit: Pineapple
Three must-have fruit for every tropical garden

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What is the best Jasmine bush for an easy landscaping?

Jasminum multiflorum (pubescens) - Angel Hair Jasmine

🔤 What is the best Jasmine bush for an easy landscaping?
  • 🌸 Jasminum multiflorum (pubescens) - Angel Hair Jasmine - is a fragrant, fast-growing charmer for Southern landscape.
  • 🌸 Bloom beauty: Sweet-scented, starry white flowers bloom almost year-round.
  • 🌸 Wildlife friendly: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
  • 🌸 Growth: Fast-growing, bushy, and dense - a perfect hedge option! Grows 5–6 ft with soft, velvety leaves.
  • 🌸 Care: Loves well-drained soil, handles sun to semi-shade, and even tolerates seaside conditions.
  • 🌸 Zones: Thrives in USDA Zones 9–11 or as a potted indoor beauty in colder areas.


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Are you a vegetarian

Are you a vegetarian
🤢 Are you a vegetarian?

🤢 "I am not a vegetarian because I love animals; I am a vegetarian because I hate plants." - Mark Twain

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Are you tired of boring office plants?

ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)

🏕 Are you tired of boring office plants?
  • 💤 Tired of boring office plants? Try the ZZ Plant! This ancient beauty, nicknamed the Aroid Palm, is anything but ordinary. Its thick glossy leaves make it a bold statement piece, miles ahead of a common Ficus or Dieffenbachia.
  • 💤 The ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) isn't just stylish - it's tough. This drought-tolerant wonder thrives on negleform new plants all on their own, a quirky trick unique to this ancient relic. And its very shade-tolerant, so you can place it in pretty much any spot except a closet...
  • 💤 Easy care, jaw-dropping looks, and an air of mystery - the ZZ Plant is the ultimate pick to upgrade your workspace vibe!


📚 Check out the black leaf variety Zamioculcas x Black Dragon - Black ZZ Plant that we mentioned earlier:
Black-black-black plant! It's totally black, that's right!

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NEW VIDEO:
How to plant Ice Cream Bean Tree: Eating the fruit and planting the tree

Ice Cream Bean video

Today with Fermin Garcia at Top Tropicals we gonna try the delicious pulp of Ice Cream Bean fruit that tastes just like Ice Cream! And of course we will plant every seed and watch them grow. Fermin promised the new trees to grow in just 7 days! Let's see what happens.

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Reminder: smell the roses!

Reminder: smell the roses!
🌹 Reminder: smell the roses!

😏 "Stop and smell the roses." - Walter Hagen

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How to harvest and eat Monstera Ice Cream

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit

Monstera deliciosa - Variegated Swiss Cheese Plant leaves

Monstera deliciosa - Variegated Swiss Cheese Plant leaves

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit and flower

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit and flower

🍨How to harvest and eat Monstera Ice Cream
  • 🍀 Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant - is a stunning jungle climber from Mexico and Guatemala celebrated for its dramatic, perforated leaves and delectable tropical fruit.
  • 🍀 Known for its large, fenestrated leaves with oblong or oval perforations, giving it the nickname "Swiss Cheese Plant."
  • 🍀 In its natural habitat, seedlings grow toward darkness until they locate a tree, then climb toward the light.
  • 🍀 Fruits begin appearing about three years after planting. The 9-inch, green, cone-like fruit ripens over a year, its scales separating to reveal sweet, creamy white pulp.
  • 🍀 Tastes like a mix of pineapple, sugar apple and ice cream with a strong tropical aroma.
  • 🍀 The fruit must be ripe to eat, as unripe pulp contains oxalic acid, which irritates the mouth and throat. To ripen, pick when the base wrinkles slightly, then wrap in a bag. When the scales loosen, it’s ready to eat. Rinse off black specks before eating.
  • 🍀 Spectacular variety Thai Constellation is a stunning variegated form with cream-and-green marbled leaves, has become a collector's dream. Specimens can sell for thousands of dollars, making it one of the most sought-after houseplants.


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How to get an unusual showy foliage plant for tropical look

Osmoxylon lineare, or variegated Miagos bush (Golden Feather)

🌴 How to get an unusual showy foliage plant for tropical look
  • 🍀 Osmoxylon lineare, or variegated Miagos bush (Golden Feather), is a small, ornamental shrub native to Southeast Asia and the Philippines.
  • 🍀 This rare variegated variety from Thailand has beautiful unusual foliage: dark green variegated with gold.
  • 🍀 Growing to about 2-4 feet tall, it features striking foliage with an exotic, bamboo-like appearance, making it an eye-catching addition to a Southern garden or indoor space.
  • 🍀 This hardy plant requires little care but thrives with regular moisture and warmth. It tolerates a range of light conditions from full sun to semi-shade and prefers frost-free temperatures. Although frost may cause some damage, it can tolerate brief exposures to temperatures in the 30s F.


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The Girl with

The Girl with
🍑 🍑 "The Girl with Peaches Papayas"
  • 📸 Niki is showcasing Papaya fruit.


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Whats the smelliest fruit on Earth?

Durian (Durio zibethinus)

Durian (Durio zibethinus)

Durian (Durio zibethinus)

Durian (Durio zibethinus)

Durian (Durio zibethinus)

Durian (Durio zibethinus)

Durian (Durio zibethinus)

Durian (Durio zibethinus)

😷 What's the smelliest fruit on Earth? The King of Fruits: Durian!
  • 😶�️ Durian (Durio zibethinus) is a tropical fruit tree known for its prickly, spiny fruit, which is famous for its distinctive, highly pervasive aroma - often described as unpleasant by many.
  • 😶�️ Despite the powerful scent, which can deter some from trying it, durian is celebrated in Southeast Asia as the "king of fruits." To many, the strong odor is actually a welcome signal of the fruit's rich, creamy golden flesh, which has a sweet, custard-like flavor that's likened to almond and vanilla.
  • 😶�️ Its creamy texture and unique taste make it a beloved delicacy, often commanding a high price in the market.
  • 😶�️ As naturalist Alfred Russell Wallace noted after trying durian on Borneo in the 19th century, "The more you eat of it, the less you feel inclined to stop".
  • 😶�️ Other varieties, like the red and yellow-fleshed Durio graveolans, are available in Southeast Asia and even in regions like South Florida, offering a peanut butter-like taste and greater tolerance to local conditions.


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