🌺 The most beautiful of all orchid trees

Bauhinia blakeana - Hong Kong Orchid Tree:
"...Edging the golf course of the club was a glorious sweep of glowing purple. Even before I was near enough to identify the trees, the rich, heady perfume which filled the air told me they were Bauhinias. The sight left me breathless and it was then I realised how difficult was the attempt I was making to describe in mere words the trees I know better how to paint..." (D. Cowen, "Flowering trees and shrubs of India")

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💩 Go Pineapple!

Our Cats love pineapples. They start eating pineapple from the top!

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🏆 Three must-have fruit for every tropical garden

🍍Pineapple is a tropical favorite that's incredibly easy to grow, making it a perfect choice for beginners. With minimal care, Pineapples don't take mush space, you can grown them underneath other fruit trees. Plant good varieties, and when you get your crop, plant the tops and you will have your little Pineapple plantation in no time: you'll enjoy sweet, juicy fruit from those little babies in about 18-24 months. Freshly harvested pineapples are delightful in smoothies, salads, or grilled, adding a tropical flair to your garden.

🥭 Mango trees are not only a staple in tropical gardens but are also easy to cultivate. They flourish in sunny spots and well-drained soil, requiring little maintenance once established. These vigorous trees can yield an abundance of juicy, flavorful fruit in just a few years. They are perfect for fresh eating or adding to salsas and chutneys. Condo varieties are dwarf trees and can be grown in containers.

🥑 Avocado trees are fun to grow and add both beauty and nutrition to tropical gardens. Grafted cultivars start yielding fruit within a few months with proper care. The rich, creamy avocados are a culinary favorite, perfect for salads, spreads, and smoothies. With their lush foliage and bountiful harvests, avocado trees are a fantastic choice for gardeners looking for ease and abundance.

📚 Learn more from previous post:

• · The most luscious Hospitality Fruit
• · Mango Rainbow
• · What is the best Avocado variety

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💎 How big is the Little Gem?

• 🕊 Looking for a cold-hardy tree with majestic flowers and a scent that could make angels swoon? Meet the Little Gem Magnolia! This delightful dwarf variety of the Magnolia grandiflora - Southern Magnolia - packs all the charm without the towering height.
• 🕊 With large, perfect white flowers that emit a divine fragrance, this beautiful columnar tree is like nature's perfume dispenser.
• 🕊 The leaves? They’re fluffy and brown underneath, like a teddy bear wearing a velvet jacket!
• 🕊 Though it’s called a "dwarf," don’t be fooled - Little Gem can still reach up to 8-10 feet wide if planted in the ground, offering plenty of blooms even when young.
• 🕊 While it's slow-growing, this compact beauty is perfect for small gardens where space is precious. Ideal perfume tree for container garden.
• 🕊 Whether it's in a container or part of your landscape, this magnolia is a total showstopper. If you're ready for a tree that blends elegance, fragrance, and manageable size, Little Gem is your new best friend!

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• · Southern Magnolia from the time of the dinosaurs
• · Tropical Magnolias
• · Plants with scents as heady as incense: Enchanted Magnolias - Joy in your life

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❤️ It's the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, entering the year 5785!

😋 Moshe the Cat is wishing everybody a peaceful and understanding start to the year! Today is extra special because it's the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and we're entering the year 5785! 🐈

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  🐾 Some people might not know about this holiday, but it's a time for reflecting on the past and setting intentions for the future. Moshe and the whole Top Tropicals family are wishing everyone a year full of peace, kindness, and a deeper understanding of each other.

🤪 "Be kind! And if you are not - you know what happens!" - says Moshe

✨ Let's make this year purr-fect, Planet!

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☕️ How to make Nescafe from Mucuna beans.

• 😼 Looking for a caffeine-free coffee substitute with health-boosting benefits?

Mucuna pruriens, also known as Velvet Bean, or Purple Jade Vine, offers a rich and satisfying alternative to traditional coffee.
• 😼 With its natural L-Dopa content, it supports brain function, calms the mind, and nourishes the body. Paired with ingredients like chicory root, this blend not only tastes great but also promotes digestion and overall well-being.

💬 Simple guide to making your own Mucuna "Nescafe" at home

• 🫘 Prepare the Beans: Collect Mucuna beans carefully, wearing gloves to avoid contact with the irritating hairs on the pods.
• 🫘 Roast the Beans: Roast the beans until they turn dark and aromatic, similar to how coffee beans are roasted.
• 🫘 Grind the Beans: Once roasted, grind the beans into a fine powder using a coffee grinder or blender.
• 🫘 Brew: Use the ground beans just like instant coffee. Add hot water, mix, and enjoy. You can add milk or sweetener if desired.

🥉 Benefits of Mucuna Nescafe:

• 🟡 Natural source of L-Dopa, which supports brain and nervous system health.
• 🟡 May calm the mind, nourish tissues, and support kidney function.
• 🟡 Aids digestion and acts as a prebiotic.
• 🟡 A caffeine-free alternative that provides sustained energy and balance.

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What is Nescafe Coffee made from?

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📸 The King of Top Tropicals - for the previous post 👆

🐈 The King of Top Tropicals

🎥 Meet Kingston, the renowned Russian Blue Cat of TopTropicals Kingdom! King is our official greeter, welcoming all visitors to our Garden Center in Ft Myers. If you've been here before, you definitely know King!

Before you head out, be sure to check your car, especially the trunk - King loves an adventure and has already "hitchhiked" his way into more than a few long trips back home! Sound on 🎶

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