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Curcuma - the tropical tulip with a secret spice twist. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Curcuma flowers

🌷Curcuma - the tropical tulip with a secret spice twist
  • 🌷Curcuma, also known as Siam Tulip or Turmeric, is a plant with personality! It looks like it came straight from a fairy tale with bright, showy blooms in pink, purple, white, yellow, and even orange - that rise above lush green foliage like floral fireworks.
  • 🌷Despite its exotic looks, it’s super easy to grow. Keep the soil moist, give it filtered light, and this beauty will reward you with long-lasting blooms. This is an excellent cut flower that lasts up to 2 weeks in a vase!
  • 🌷And here's the kicker: beneath the soil, it hides a spicy secret - its rhizomes are the source of Turmeric, the golden powder used in curry and traditional medicine. So yes, your flower garden can also be a spice rack!
  • 🌷Curcuma thrives in warm zones but grows happily in pots too - just bring it inside when things get chilly. With its striking looks and health-boosting roots, Curcuma is your new garden showstopper and wellness booster all in one!


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Velvety blooms of Moung Kusuma. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Moung Kusuma Adenium

Moung Kusuma Adenium

Moung Kusuma Adenium

Moung Kusuma Adenium

🌺 Velvety blooms of Moung Kusuma

📸 Photo of Moung Kusuma Adenium flowers for the previous post 👆

The petals darken with age, with the outer border turning almost black within a few days.

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The true bloom of the Flowerland. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Moung Kusuma Adenium

Moung Kusuma Adenium

🌺 The true bloom of the Flowerland
  • 🌺 Adenium Moung Kusuma, (also known as Moung Jinda) - meaning in Thai language City of Flowers, or Flower Land - showcases rich, deep magenta petals with a velvety texture.
  • 🌺 The dark hues are complemented by a subtle gradient towards black border, giving the flower a striking, dramatic look. Its intricate layers and bold color make it a standout addition to your garden, radiating elegance and charm. See photos of the actual Moung Kusuma in next post 👇


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The Marble Queen that thrives on neglect. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Epipremnum aureum Marble Queen

The Marble Queen that thrives on neglect
  • Epipremnum aureum Marble Queen - is a regal stunner with cascading vines of creamy white, yellow, and green variegated leaves that demand attention without demanding much care.
  • This low-maintenance beauty flourishes indoors with bright, indirect light and just enough moisture.
  • Often called Devil's Ivy or Money Plant, it's nearly impossible to kill - and brings a luck and prosperity while it's at it. A true queen that rules with ease!


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This is what we plant for a compact colorful hedge solution. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Thunbergia erecta - Kings Mantle

💜 This is what we plant for a compact colorful hedge solution
  • 💜 Thunbergia erecta - Kings Mantle - is currently in full bloom in our garden, showcasing its vibrant flowers that last almost year-round.
  • 💜 One of our favorite flowering shrubs, it's compact, easy-going, and perfect for adding a splash of color.
  • 💜 Available in blue, white, and even variegated lavender flowers, King's Mantle thrives in both sun and filtered light, with its dense, manageable habit making it ideal for low-growing hedges or garden specimens.
  • 💜 It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, and with simple pruning, it stays under 4 feet while producing a profusion of blooms.
  • 💜 Hardy to 30°F and suitable for USDA Zones 9-11, it's also great for container gardening in colder regions.


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Mandevilla or Dipladenia? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Mandevilla and Dipladenia

❤️ Mandevilla or Dipladenia?

❓Q: What is the correct name – Mandevilla or Dipladenia? I see both names in garden centers, and they come in many colors. What color is Dipladenia and what is Mandevilla?

‼️ A: Both names are correct, and you’ll often see them used interchangeably - but they aren’t exactly the same. Mandevilla and Dipladenia are closely related, and with so many hybrids, the lines between them can blur.

🌺 Difference Between Mandevilla and Dipladenia
  • 💋Mandevilla is a vigorous woody vine with large, stiff leaves. It’s ideal for vertical spaces like trellises and fences.
  • 💋Dipladenia is a bushier, more compact plant with smaller, smoother leaves. While it can be trained on a trellis, it’s better suited for hanging baskets, pots, or as a specimen plant.
  • 💋Both Mandevilla and Dipladenia come in a variety of colors - white, pink, red, and even yellow so color is not what distinguishes them. It's the growth habit and leaf type that set them apart.


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Flower of Happiness and Sunshine. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Adenium Sunshine

Adenium Sunshine

Adenium Sunshine

Adenium Sunshine

Adenium Sunshine

Adenium Sunshine

☀️ Flower of Happiness and Sunshine

📸 Photos of Adenium Sunshine for the previous post 👆

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Bring Sunshine to your garden - no forecast needed! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Adenium Sunshine

Adenium Sunshine

☀️ Bring Sunshine to your garden - no forecast needed!
  • ☀️ Adenium Sunshine is a radiant beauty that lives up to its name!
  • ☀️ With mauve and yellow swirls across its multi-layered blooms, this flower glows like a warm summer day. The soft blending of colors creates a dynamic, cheerful display that feels like Happiness and Sunshine rolled into one.
  • ☀️ A joyful, uplifting addition to your garden that brightens every glance.

See photos of the actual Adenium Sunshine in next post 👇

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The purrrfect hypoallergenic Cat Tail. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Acalypha hispida - Chenille Plant, Red Hot Cattail

🐈‍⬛ The purrrfect hypoallergenic Cat Tail
  • 🔥 Acalypha hispida, also known as the Chenille Plant or Red Hot Cattail, is a bold tropical bloomer with long, fuzzy red tassels that look just like fluffy cat tails!
  • 🔥 This fast-growing shrub can reach 5-10 feet tall, or be kept trimmed as a showy hedge or container plant.
  • 🔥 In warm climates, it blooms year-round with dramatic, pendulous flowers in shades of red, pink, white, and crimson. Its vibrant tassels dangle like living ornaments, making it a favorite for tropical gardens, patios, and sunrooms.
  • 🔥 Tough and salt-tolerant, it even thrives near the coast. Give it bright light, occasional trims, and enjoy a non-stop floral display -with no sneezing required!


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What plant is bold, bright, and born to stand out indoors? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Philodendron hederaceum Mediopictum Brazil - Heart Leaf Philodendron

What plant is bold, bright, and born to stand out indoors?
  • Bold, bright, and full of contrast! Philodendron Mediopictum hederaceum Brazil (Heart Leaf Philodendron) turns heads with its striking heart-shaped leaves splashed with vivid yellow down the center, set against deep green edges.
  • Add in the pink-orange stems, and you've got a living work of art that's both elegant and electric.
  • A must-have for variegation lovers!


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