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It's no secret that everyone's dream plant is the one that requires little to no care yet still blesses us with the beauty of flowers or the bounty of fruits. Does such a plant exist? Some might say, "Sure, get a plastic one!" But the truth is, some tropical plants, which typically need a lot of water and nourishment, can thrive with minimal effort.
Dive into our Useful Succulent Sale, where you'll find plants like the enchanting Plumerias, the striking Adeniums (Desert Roses) and Starfish Flower, fragrant Epiphyllums (Queen of the night), delicious Dragon Fruits, and exotic Barbados Gooseberries that promise a low-maintenance slice of paradise. These hardy succulents need just sunshine, occasional watering, and a splash of our liquid Sunshine Boosters for flourishing flowers and fruits. Take advantage of our INSTANT 15% discount on all these splendid succulents - one week only!
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Dragon Fruit, or Pitaya - a striking member of the cactus family known for its spectacular night-blooming flowers and vibrant fruit. This climbing cactus can stretch up to 30 feet, producing fruit with flesh in shades of white, red, or magenta. Rich in antioxidants, it offers health benefits such as reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease. A staple in both traditional and modern cuisine, it's featured in products from major brands like Tropicana and Snapple. According to the legend the fruit was created thousands of years ago by fire breathing dragons.
Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night - exotic cactus from tropical rainforests with large, meaty leaves and spectacular, huge white flowers that bloom nocturnally, filling the night with their powerful fragrance. A truly mesmerizing addition to any Southern or indoor garden.
Starfish Flower (Stapelia gigantea), or Zulu Giant - Large, up to 12" wide flowers in shape of Star Fish. The plant looks like a cactus, but it's really not, belonging to Milkweed family. Makes a stunning container plant and a conversation piece!
What cactus vine produces gooseberries?
Perescia aculeata - Barbados Gooseberry
- 🙂 Perescia aculeata - Barbados Gooseberry - unique cactus with edible leaves and edible fruit, fast-growing vine. It is a tropical treasure that combines beauty with edible delights.
- 🙂 The fruit is yellow with a juicy, subacid pulp, and has a flavor that closely resembles a gooseberry. The fruits can be enjoyed fresh, stewed, or made into jams and jellies.
- 🙂 The young leaves are also edible, making them a nutritious addition to your meals.
- 🙂 A fast growing vining cactus, the Barbados Gooseberry prefers good drainage but likes its soil to remain moist during the summer, while being kept drier in the winter.
- 🙂 Can be grown in container on a trellis.
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What is Barbados Gooseberry?
A vine, a cactus, a tasty fruit, and a pretty flower
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All borders eventually end, Part 3
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What are the best plants for a bathroom oasis
👍 If you are lucky to have a large bathroom with a skylight, you can create your little tropical oasis!
Plants on the video are the easiest candidates that require minimum care:
Philodendrons
Calatheas
Monsteras
Aspidistra
Christmas Cactus
Peperomias
Vanilla Orchid
Ruellia makoyana - Monkey Flower
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This is the bush you should plant: Pink Butterfly in no time
Pink Butterfly Bush (Clerodendrum mastacanthum, Rotheca mastacantha)
- 🎀 Pink Butterfly Bush (Clerodendrum mastacanthum, Rotheca mastacantha) is a rare and exciting new addition to the plant world, originating from South Africa.
- 🎀 It closely resembles the more common Blue Butterfly Bush (Clerodendrum ugandense) but stands out with its stunning pink flowers.
- 🎀 The pink blooms are arranged in tighter panicles, giving the plant a more compact appearance.
- 🎀 While the size of the flowers is a bit smaller than its blue counterpart, the vibrant color and unique charm make it a captivating choice for your garden. Its rarity and beautiful blossoms make the Pink Butterfly Bush a standout plant for rare plant collectors.
- 🎀 Very fast growing and vigorous bush! Perfect when you need a screen plant or a showy specimen quickly.
🎈 These two varieties of Clerodendrum must go together - Blue Butterfly and Pink Butterfly - perfect combination! The flowers and butterfly-like shape attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden. So these plants are all about butterflies!
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Give yourself a cat
If sorrow nears your heart,
if life’s rush feels too tart,
If the world looks bleak and gray -
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Cats have no brands or breeds,
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Feeling ill? Place a cat where it hurts, watch the pain scatter.
Forgive in advance its mischief for a year, no matter,
Its playfulness, wicked genes, the devilish feline spree.
A cashmere-clad wicked genius, compelling all to see love's decree.
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When Angel Trumpet is in bloom
Brugmansia suaveolens - Angel Trumpet
🌈 Brugmansia suaveolens - Angel Trumpet - one of the most popular favorites for Southern gardens. Small tree or bush with trumpet-like fragrant flowers that change color from white (bud) through yellow to pink (mature). Fast growing and easy to grow.
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This is the bush you should let flower for you: Chinese Hat is in bloom
Holmskioldia sanguinea, Chinese Hat Flower
- 💋 The Holmskioldia sanguinea, or Chinese Hat Flower, gets its charming nickname from the shape of its blooms. Each flower resembles a tiny, colorful hat or parasol, with a narrow tubular structure backed by a broad, circular calyx, giving it a "hat-like" appearance!
- 💋 It blooms from Winter to Spring, offering a spectacular view!
- 💋 Graceful branches are densely covered with vibrant flowers before the new leaves begin to regrow after winter.
📚 Learn more from previous posts:
- · Why is it called Chinese Hat Flower
- · Colorful varieties of Holmskioldia sanguinea - Chinese Hat Flower
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Happy Valentines Day!
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Jackfruit
Jackfruit & Avocado fruit
✅ Ingredients (2 servings):
- · 2 slices of bread,
👍 Instructions:
- · Saute shredded jackfruit in a little oil with salt and pepper until warmed.
- · Mash avocado with a pinch of salt and pepper (add chili flakes if you like spice).
- · Spread avocado on toasted bread.
- · Top with warm jackfruit.
- · Enjoy immediately!
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Tropical Seeds You Should Start Now for Spring Planting
Eight fast-growing, rewarding tropical perennials
to start from seed
Q: What tropical seeds can I start now so the seedlings will be ready for spring planting and produce flowers or fruit this year?
A: Many tropical plants grow quickly from seed and can mature within the same year, rewarding you with flowers or even fruit. Some of these tropical perennials can even be grown as annuals in cooler climates! The key is to start them early indoors, then transplant them outdoors as soon as warm weather arrives. With just a little planning, you can enjoy vibrant blooms and a harvest in just weeks or a few months. Below are some of the fastest-growing tropicals to try for a lush, same-year garden.
1. Pigeon Pea
Cajanus cajan Bicolor Fuerte - Pigeon Pea - is an ancient superfood cultivated for over 4,800 years, with roots in India and Ancient Egypt. This hardy, drought-tolerant perennial shrub produces nutritious, protein-rich beans used in rice dishes, soups, and even tofu. Easy to grow, it thrives in poor soils, improves soil quality, and offers medicinal benefits, making it a valuable plant for both gardens and kitchens. Seed to crop in just one season!
2. Lipstick Tree - Annatto
Bixa orellana - The Lipstick Tree, native to South America, is a striking shrub with large leaves, pink flowers, and vibrant red seeds. Its seeds produce Annatto, a natural pigment used in cosmetics, especially lipstick, as well as in culinary applications for its color and mild, peppery flavor. Beyond its beauty and versatility, annatto offers antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, while the plant itself makes an excellent hedge or ornamental feature.
3. Mexican Bird of Paradise
Caesalpinia mexicana - Mexican Bird of Paradise - is a rare gem among tropical shrubs, offering fragrant butter-yellow blooms that stand out against its feathery green foliage. A heat-loving, drought-tolerant plant, it attracts hummingbirds and can be grown as a compact shrub or small tree. Native to northern Mexico, it thrives in full sun with minimal water, making it a low-maintenance yet striking addition to any garden or patio.
4. Tree Calliandra
Calliandra houstoniana - Tree Calliandra is the only tree-form Powderpuff, growing into a lush, bushy tree in just one season. Its fluffy pink blooms appear year-round, drawing in hummingbirds and butterflies for a nonstop display of color and life. Super fast-growing and beautiful, it's a must-have for wildlife-friendly gardens!
5. Butterfly Pea - Clitoria
Clitoria ternatea - Butterfly Pea - is a stunning vine with vibrant blue, white, or purple flowers that captivate both gardeners and pollinators. Beyond its beauty, it's prized for its herbal benefits, with its flowers used in teas for stress relief and cognitive support. The famous Blue Tea, a caffeine-free infusion, turns purple with a splash of lemon, making it both a visual delight and a health-boosting drink. Fast-growing and easy to manage, this delicate yet vigorous vine is perfect for fences, trellises, and containers. Seed to crop in just one season!
6. Cas Guava
Psidium friedrichsthalianum - Costa Rican Guava, or Cas Guava, is a super sour fruit with four times more vitamin C than a lemon, making it a powerhouse for immune support. Popular in Costa Rica's "Agua de Cas", its tangy juice is perfect for refreshing drinks. Hardy and resilient, this low-maintenance tree thrives in poor soils while resisting pests and diseases. This is the fastest growing and the most productive guava tree with 2-3 crops per year! From seed to crop: 3 years.
7. Agua de Flor de Jamaica - Karkade Tea
The most health-beneficial hibiscus is Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle), known for its deep red calyces used in Agua de Flor de Jamaica and Karkade Tea. This tart, refreshing tea is packed with antioxidants and supports heart health, digestion, and immune function. A fast-growing plant, it goes from seed to a lush, flower-filled bush in just one season! From seed to crop: in just 3 months!
8. Dwarf Papaya TR Hovey
Papaya Dwarf TR Hovey, Carica papaya - is a dwarf marvel, reaching only 4-5 feet tall while producing giant, melon-sized sweet papayas! This compact variety is perfect for small gardens and container growing, offering big fruit on a tiny tree - a true space-saving tropical treasure! Only 2 years from seed to fruit.
Avocado variety everyone should have: how big does a dwarf Condo Avocado grows?
Avocado tree Fuerte with fruit
- 🌳 Several dwarf avocado varieties, also known as Condo Avocados, are ideal for container gardening and small spaces.
- 🌳 One popular variety is Fuerte, which begins to fruit when it's just 3-4 feet tall and remains under 15 feet, even after 10 years of growth.
- 🌳 The fruit is of high quality, medium-sized, and rich in buttery content.
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What is the best Avocado variety? Five most popular Avocado cultivars.
Ten best fruit trees to grow in Florida and Southern landscapes. # 2: Avocado Tree
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