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Reminder: smell the roses! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

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

😏 Scooby reminds you again and again: "Finish your work... and smell the roses!"

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Why my Lychee tree is not producing fruit and why I can't grow a Lychee tree from a seed? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Lychee tree in a pot, Litchi chinensis

Lychee tree in a pot, Litchi chinensis

Lychee tree in a pot with fruit, Litchi chinensis

Lychee tree in a pot with fruit, Litchi chinensis

Lychee tree in a pot, Litchi chinensis

Lychee tree in a pot, Litchi chinensis

Lychee tree, Litchi chinensis

Lychee tree, Litchi chinensis

😡 Why my Lychee tree is not producing fruit and why I can't grow a Lychee tree from a seed?

Practical advice on propagation and harvest- for the previous post 👆
  • 🍑 Propagation and mycorrhiza

  • 💋 Mycorrhiza is a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and plant roots. In a Lychee orchard, mycorrhiza plays a crucial role by enhancing the nutrient uptake of lychee trees, particularly phosphorus, leading to better growth and fruit production, especially in soils with low phosphorus availability.
  • 💋Lychee trees are typically propagated by air layering, as they cannot be propagated effectively by seeds or grafting.
  • 💋Lychee seedlings do not grow well because they require a special mycorrhizal environment that, in nature, is only provided under a mature mother tree. This dependency on mycorrhiza explains why lychee seedlings lack vigor and cannot serve as rootstocks for grafting.
  • 💋If you have tried growing lychee from seed, you may have noticed that the seedling, after reaching a few inches in height, often stops growing or even shows signs of retarded growth. This is a clear indication of a lack of mycorrhiza.
  • 💋The easiest way to have a healthy, productive Lychee tree, is to obtain a quality, air-layered tree from a reputable source.


🍑 Alternate Bearing in Lychee Trees
  • 💋 Lychee trees often produce fruit every other year due to "alternate bearing", where the tree focuses on a heavy crop one year, leaving less energy for fruiting the next.
  • 💋This cycle is influenced by weather, tree variety, and how flower buds develop alongside the current year's fruit. For example, "Mauritius" trees may bear fruit annually, while "Brewster" trees may produce a good crop only every 3-4 years.


By considering these factors and providing appropriate care, you can enjoy the beauty and bounty of a lychee tree in your garden.

📚 Learn more from previous posts:
The best varieties of Lychee
The best fruit in the world - grow your own Lychee tree
How to grow a Lychee tree

🛒 Shop Lychee trees

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How to grow a Lychee tree and have a reliable crop. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Lychee fruit on a tree, Litchi chinensis

Lychee fruit on a tree, Litchi chinensis

Lychee tree in a pot with fruit, Litchi chinensis

Lychee tree in a pot with fruit, Litchi chinensis

Lychee tree with fruit, Litchi chinensis

Lychee tree with fruit, Litchi chinensis

Lychee fruit, Litchi chinensis

Lychee fruit, Litchi chinensis

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Oh that magic box. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

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How to protect tropical plants in Winter. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

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How to protect tropical plants in Winter
  • Winter Care Tips for Tropical Plants

  • · Cut watering: Reduce watering to prevent root rot. Cold + wet = dead roots.
  • · Water before frost: Thirsty plants are more vulnerable. Water them before a cold night to prevent damage.
  • · Wind protection: Wind is more harmful than temperature drops. Plant near structures like houses or trees for shelter.
  • · Prepare for long cold periods: If cold weather lasts for hours, use all available protection, including Christmas lights and propane heaters.
  • · Don't use dry fertilizer in winter: Heavy fertilizing encourages tender growth, which is more susceptible to cold damage. Sunshine Boosters liquid fertilizers are safe to use year around as their intake is controlled by reduced watering.
  • · Use fabric covers, not plastic: Plastic can cook plants in the sun, while fabric allows better ventilation.

  • Prepare for Cold Nights:

  • · Wrap plants: On cold nights, cover individual plants or trees with sheets or blankets to shield them from wind chill.
  • · Use Christmas lights: A simple string of lights can add extra warmth, protecting your plants during frosty nights.
  • · Use propane heaters: For added warmth in a larger area, place a propane heater near your plants. Make sure to follow safety guidelines and keep the heater at a safe distance from flammable materials. This can help maintain a few extra degrees of warmth, especially in more open garden spaces or temporary greenhouses. Always ensure proper ventilation to avoid harmful gas buildup.
  • · Affordable winter greenhouse: For large plant collections, you don't need an expensive greenhouse. A mobile carport with plastic or fabric covering, costing around $200, can house up to 100 plants!

  • Key Factors for Survival:

  • · Cold duration: Tropical plants can survive brief cold spells but long durations, even above freezing, can be deadly.
  • · Wind-chill: Wind chill can be harsher than the temperature itself.
  • · Exposure: Southern-facing slopes hold heat longer, making them ideal for your plants.
  • · Humidity: Proximity to lakes or oceans can create a milder micro-climate.
  • · Gradual temperature Drops are safer. Plants adjust better to slow temperature changes than sudden cold blasts. Gradual cooling allows plants to prepare, reducing the risk of damage.


Strengthen Plant Hardiness:

  • · Health and maturity: Well-established, healthy plants are more cold-hardy.
  • · Boost plant immunity: Use products like SUNSHINE-Epi to improve cold resistance. Apply it before and during cold snaps to protect your plants.
  • · Healthy plant is hardy. Make sure to fertilize your plants on regular basis - healthier and stronger plants are more cold hardy


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Feel the Rain. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Feel the Rain

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Who is in charge? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Who is in charge?

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What are these beautiful trees blooming right now? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Bauhinia blakeana - Hong Kong Orchid Tree, flowers

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Chuck Norris doesnt sleep. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

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How to increase libido? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Cinnamon - Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Cinnamon - Cinnamomum zeylanicum

💋 How to increase libido?
  • Cinnamon helps increase libido and reduce anxiety, - says the Nutritionist.
  • This spice also has antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, it is widely used in cosmetology for hair care, enhancing shine and radiance while adding elasticity.


📚 Lean more from previous post:
What is Cinnamon made of?
About Cinnamon
Plants of Love: Aphrodisiacs of the plant world

🛒Grow your own Cinnamon tree

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