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How to care for your mango tree in winter
Q: I bought a few mango trees from you this year, and they're doing great! So far, winter's been pretty mild here in Florida, but I know January and February can get chilly. Is there anything special I should do to keep my trees happy so I can enjoy fruit next year?
A: If you want to enjoy mangoes like ours (in the photo) next summer, protecting your tree in winter is a must! Give it the care it needs now, and you'll reap sweet rewards when the warm weather returns.
Keep it cozy and protected: Mango trees love warmth, so when winter comes, they need extra care to stay happy.
Temperature: Mango trees are sensitive to cold. If temperatures drop below 35F, cover the tree with frost cloth or burlap to protect it. For potted mango trees, move them indoors or to a greenhouse.
Watering: Reduce watering during winter. Mango trees don't like soggy roots in cold weather. Let the soil dry slightly between waterings.
Mulching: Add a thick layer of mulch around the base of the tree to insulate the roots and retain warmth. Keep the mulch a few inches away from the trunk.
No pruning: Avoid heavy pruning in winter, as it can stress the tree. Besides, pruning promotes young tender growth that may get cold damaged. Save major trimming for spring.
Feeding: Stop dry fertilizer in winter. The tree slows its growth, so too much dry fertilizer can do more harm than good. You can continue using Sunshine Boosters Mango Tango year-round because it is water-soluble and natural, and the amount of food needed will adjust with reduced watering.
What to do with a lot of Jackfruit: Jackfruit BBQ Sliders recipe
Ingredients:
· 2 cups ripe jackfruit, shredded (remove seeds)- · 1 cup barbecue sauce
- · 1 small onion, finely chopped
- · 1 tablespoon olive oil
- · 6 slider buns
- · Optional toppings: coleslaw, pickles
Instructions:
· Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the onion until soft.- · Add the shredded jackfruit to the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
- · Stir in the barbecue sauce, mixing well to coat the jackfruit. Let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- · Toast the slider buns lightly.
- · Pile the jackfruit mixture onto the buns and top with coleslaw or pickles if desired.
💪 These sliders are a tropical twist on a BBQ classic, perfect for casual gatherings!
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How big does Paraiso Verde grow?
Philodendron x Paraiso Verde
- ✅ Philodendron x Paraiso Verde is our favorite philodendron with striking leaves!
- ✅ This large-leaf plant is perfect for growing indoors and is virtually care-free! It has long, beautifully variegated leaves with a mix of green, cream, and sometimes pinkish hues. Each leaf has a unique pattern, just like fingerprints! 💅
- ✅ It grows fast and pretty big, so it needs some space. Each leaf is over a foot long. The plant can be trimmed as needed. Great solution for those who want to create some green paradise quickly.
- ✅This variety is highly sought after by plant collectors due to its rarity and exotic appearance, and may be pretty expensive in trade.
- ✅ As a bonus, Paraiso Verde helps purify the air by removing toxins, making it great for indoor environments - home or office.
👍 Create your tropical paradise indoors in no time!
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Rare showy plant that thrives indoors
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Listen to the wind
😭 "Listen to the wind, it talks. Listen to the silence, it speaks. Listen to your heart, it knows." - Native American Proverb
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When Brunfelsia is in bloom? Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
🅱️ Purple-flowered Brunfelsias are at the peak of their bloom right now!
🅱️ Known as Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow for their magical color transformation from purple to lavender to white over three days: B. grandiflora, B. paucifolia, B. australis.
🅱️ Brunfelsias are wonderfully fragrant winter bloomers
🅱️ Perfect flowering shrub for shaded areas
🅱️ Ideal for growing in containers. Compact and graceful growers.
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The number one flower for shady spots
Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Brunfelsia from Brazil
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When Brunfelsia is in bloom? Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
🅱️ Purple-flowered Brunfelsias are at the peak of their bloom right now!
🅱️ Known as Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow for their magical color transformation from purple to lavender to white over three days: B. grandiflora, B. paucifolia, B. australis.
🅱️ Brunfelsias are wonderfully fragrant winter bloomers
🅱️ Perfect flowering shrub for shaded areas
🅱️ Ideal for growing in containers. Compact and graceful growers.
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The number one flower for shady spots
Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Brunfelsia from Brazil
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Queen of all colors
🖤 "I've been 40 years discovering that the queen of all colors was black." – Pierre-Auguste Renoir
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What is the Secret of how to Make Vanilla Orchid bloom?
Vanilla Bean Orchid climbing a tree
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Where does Vanilla come from? How to grow your own Vanilla Beans.
Vanilla - The Most Versatile Orchid
📱 How to produce my own vanilla: secrets of Vanilla pollination
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Vanilla dillioniana - The Biggest Vanilla Orchid in 100 Gal Pot
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How to take care of house plants in Winter
Indoor House plants
💡 Let There Be (Enough) Light!
Shorter days mean less light. Move plants closer to windows but avoid freezing drafts.
🚽 Water, but Sparingly
Overwatering is a winter no-no. Check soil dryness before watering—your plants won’t mind a little thirst.
🌈 Humidity is Happiness
Dry air isn't their friend. Use a humidifier or group plants together for a moisture boost.
👀 Wise Snacks
Use only amindo-acid based liquid Fertilizer in winter, like Sunshine Boosters. Let plants take their seasonal nap from dry plant food.
Keep It Cozy
Protect plants from cold windows and heat vents - consistent warmth is key.
🍀 Dust Those Leaves
Clean leaves help plants soak in the limited light. They'll thank you with a brighter look!
🌱 Your plants may slow down for winter, but with a little care, they’ll thrive until spring!
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Connecting with the Nature
🍀 "Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." - Albert Einstein
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A few pictures from todays event - Holiday Plant Market
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A few pictures from todays event - Holiday Plant Market
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Perfect Christmas Present: Gift Card with a Bonus!
🎁 Looking for the ultimate holiday gift? A live plant is always a winner, and what better way to spread joy this season than letting your loved ones - friends, family, or colleagues - choose their favorites?
🎄 Give them a Top Tropicals Gift Card and watch their garden dreams come to life! As a bonus, we'll add 15% extra value to every gift card! For example, a $100 gift card becomes $115 of plant magic!
👍 No expiration date, no hassle - the gift certificate will be emailed directly to you. Spread the cheer with the gift of greenery this Christmas!
Offer expires 12-25-24
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What happens when the Musical Note hits its peak?
Clerodendrum Musical Note - Clerodendrum incisum
ℹ️ The unopened flowers resemble musical notes, giving the plant its name.
🛒 Get some Music Notes for your garden
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Perfect Christmas Present:
Gift Card with a Bonus!
Looking for the ultimate holiday gift? A live plant is always a winner, and what better way to spread joy this season than letting your loved ones - friends, family, or colleagues - choose their favorites?
Give them a Top Tropicals Gift Card and watch their garden dreams come to life! As a bonus, we'll add 15% extra value to every gift card! For example, a $100 gift card becomes $115 of plant magic!
No expiration date, no hassle - the gift certificate will be emailed directly to you. Spread the cheer with the gift of greenery this Christmas!
Offer expires 12-25-24
Mansoa alliacea - Garlic Vine - one of the most rewarding flowering vines that you can grow, unless that you are a vampire. Interestingly enough crushed leaves smell like garlic. It is one of the most wanted winter-flowering vines. When in full bloom, it looks like a cascade of blue-purple over a fence or trellis. Deep lavender flowers with white throat fading to a paler lavender within a few days, and you can see all three colors on the plant at the same time. Winter-Spring bloomer, the vine has moderate growth rate and can stay compact in a pot as a specimen, and even can be grown as a house plant. It can tolerate some light frost.
Reminder: Today from 9 am to 4 pm:
the Event you can't miss!
Holiday Plant Market
Saturday, December 14, 9 am - 4 pm
Highlights of the event:
30% OFF online prices, one day only!
(excluding 15 gallon material and rare plants)
$5 and $10 plants - Raffle
Free plant with any purchase as a token of our appreciation
Event discounts valid at both locations:
Ft Myers Garden Center: 13890 Orange River, Ft Myers, FL
Sebring B-Farm: 9100 McRoy Rd, Sebring, FL