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MANGO VARIETY CHEAT SHEET
How to pick the right mango tree for your yard, Quick Guide

• 🟠 Condo Mango - for containers and small spaces

1. Cogshall - Compact and colorful, with sweet flavor and fungus resistance.
2. Ice Cream - Stays under six feet with rich, dessert-like flavor.
3. Julie - Caribbean favorite with sweet tropical flavor, but very cold sensitive.
4. Mallika - Indian condo mango with rich, sweet flavor and hints of citrus and melon.
5. Carrie - Super sweet and fiberless, perfect for small yards.

📚 More: Top 10 Dwarf "Condo" Mango - great for container culture.

• 🟠 Most popular varieties everyone wants

1. Alphonso - Rich Indian mango with coconut-like flavor, highly prized.
2. Maha Chinook - Rare, ultra-sweet Singapore mango, good for pots.
3. Fralan - Hardy tree with sweet green fruit that cracks when peeled.
4. Fruit Cocktail - Tastes like a blend of pineapple, citrus, and guava.
5. Nam Doc Mai - Most beloved Asian mango, semi-dwarf and versatile.
• 🟠 Most vigorous reliable producers

1. Glenn - Easy to grow, consistently produces excellent fruit.
2. Pim Seng Mun - Super productive and reliable.
3. Sweet Tart - Intense flavor, new and exclusive variety.
4. Fruit Punch - Tastes like a medley of tropical fruits.
5. Orange Sherbet - Sweet citrus flavor on a moderately vigorous tree.

🛒 Select perfect Mango trees and enjoy your own treats

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⚡ This is how Exotic Blue Flame Cactus is blooming

• 🔥 Why we love this plant? Because it's a true showstopper that delivers again and again! Pseudorhipsalis amazonica - the Exotic Blue Flame Cactus, isn't just rare - it's a repeat bloomer that puts on an unforgettable display.
• 🔥 At the @TopTropicals garden it's blooming not once, but twice a year - in November and now again in March - with a burst of dazzling, truly "blue-flame" flowers that light up the whole space.
• 🔥 This plant turns any garden or patio into a tropical wonderland. Don’t miss the chance to grow something truly exotic and spectacular!

📚Learn more:
Why this cactus is called Blue Flame

🛒 Plant Blue Flame Cactus for exotic allure

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🍴 Tequila Night?

"Tequila may not be the answer, but it's worth a shot."

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❤️ How Mangoes can help with diabetes

• A new study shows that eating fresh mangoes may support better blood sugar control. Researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology found that overweight adults who ate mangoes daily experienced significant reductions in insulin resistance - a key factor in preventing type 2 diabetes.
• Mangoes also improved beta-cell function, helping the pancreas produce and release insulin more effectively. After just four weeks, participants had noticeably lower insulin levels, with no changes in the control group.
• While mangoes are naturally sweet and rich in fiber, portion control and balanced carbs are still important. But when enjoyed as part of a healthy diet, mangoes could be a tasty way to support blood sugar balance and metabolic health.

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🛒 Plant a Mango tree and grow your own healthy fruit

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😈 What small plant can bring both beauty and aroma in your garden 🌸

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  ⭕️ A true showstopper, Datura metel - also known as Horn-of-Plenty - is a close relative of Angel Trumpet bush, but much more compact plant.
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  ⭕️ It boasts huge, double trumpet-shaped flowers that spiral outward like a horn, often in a unique mottled purple shade. These blooms are not only spectacular in appearance but also richly fragrant, filling the air from spring through fall.
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  ⭕️ Growing to 2–3 feet in containers, this fast-growing plant blooms repeatedly in spring, summer, and fall, adding a bold, tropical flair to gardens and patios.
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  ⭕️ Datura has a long history of medicinal uses.
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  ⭕️ With its exotic flowers, intoxicating scent, and lush foliage, Datura metel brings a mystical, surreal beauty to your garden like no other.

📚 More about Angel Trumpets:
Flower of Angels
Angel Trumpet in bloom

🛒 Plant Datura or Angel Trumpet for fragrant atmosphere 👍

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😈 What small plant can bring both beauty and aroma in your garden 🌸

• ⭕️ A true showstopper, Datura metel - also known as Horn-of-Plenty - is a close relative of Angel Trumpet bush, but much more compact plant.
• ⭕️ It boasts huge, double trumpet-shaped flowers that spiral outward like a horn, often in a unique mottled purple shade. These blooms are not only spectacular in appearance but also richly fragrant, filling the air from spring through fall.
• ⭕️ Growing to 2–3 feet in containers, this fast-growing plant blooms repeatedly in spring, summer, and fall, adding a bold, tropical flair to gardens and patios.
• ⭕️ Datura has a long history of medicinal uses.
• ⭕️ With its exotic flowers, intoxicating scent, and lush foliage, Datura metel brings a mystical, surreal beauty to your garden like no other.

📚 More about Angel Trumpets:
Flower of Angels
Angel Trumpet in bloom

🛒 Plant Datura or Angel Trumpet for fragrant atmosphere 👍

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🐈 Happiness is the Path

"There is no path to happiness: happiness is the path." - Buddha

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🍍What are the best varieties of Pineapples?

• 🍍 All the Pineapples (Ananas comosus) are easy to grow, virtually carefree plants. You you plant a few - you will always have the benefit of fresh delicious fruit on the table.
• 🍍 Our top 3 pineapple plants - beauty, flavor and backyard bragging rights!


1. White Jade Pineapple (Eleuthera) - Hawaiian luxury in your yard! Ultra-sweet white flesh, edible core, and spineless leaves for easy handling. Doesn’t ship well - because it's meant to be grown and enjoyed fresh by you!

2. Florida Special Pineapple - A golden-fleshed classic! Bred for Florida by the Libby fruit company, this variety once covered 240 acres in Immokalee. Sweet, flavorful, and tough - ripens even after chilly nights in the 30s!

3. Sugarloaf Pineapple - Sweet, Juicy, and Totally Unique! Also known as Kona Sugarloaf , it is a low-acid, super sweet variety originally from West Africa. It's famous for its creamy white flesh, mild flavor, and edible core - yep, even the core is tender and tasty! Grows tall, slim, and heavy, with dark green skin that stays green even when ripe. It can reach an impressive 10 pounds! The plant itself is just as striking, with a large pointed crown and smooth leaves edged with fine serrations.
• 🍍 Make sure to feed your pineapples what they crave - sunshine and nutrients! Boost their growth with - SUNSHINE Ananas - Pineapple and Bromeliad Booster. This special formula gives your plants the energy they need to thrive and produce tons of sweet, juicy fruit just for you!

📚 Pineapples from previous posts:
How we ate all pineapples from that ugly corner
The most luscious Hospitality Fruit: Pineapple
Three must-have fruit for every tropical garden

🛍 Enjoy the benefits of Pineapples - make your yard useful!

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