Garden Blog - Top Tropicals
Date: 31 Jul 2025
Anthurium Collector Set
These aren't your typical tropicals - they're collector-grade Anthuriums grown for foliage and texture. Each one brings something different, but they all thrive in the same kind of setting: shade or filtered light, warmth, and humidity. Perfect for growing in containers indoors or out.
Anthurium Black Dragon
This is the most dramatic of the trio. Upright, leathery leaves shift from dark green to nearly black depending on light. Instead of bright flowers, it produces a dark brown spadix and glowing red berries. A hybrid not found in the wild, it's grown from seed - no two are exactly alike.
- Best for: Indoor focal plant, shaded patio, black ceramic pot
- Height: 2–4 ft in container
- Texture: Thick, architectural leaves
- Highlight: Color shifts with light intensity
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Anthurium hookeri – Giant Bird's
Nest
This one's about scale. Broad, crinkled leaves with a cardboard-like texture form a bold rosette. It can get huge with time - up to 6 feet across. Perfect for gardeners who want the "instant jungle" look.
- Best for: Shaded garden, large pots on porches
- Height: Up to 5 ft; width even more
- Texture: Wrinkled and leathery
- Highlight: Bright red berries in maturity
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Anthurium vittariifolium – Long
Leaf Anthurium
Graceful and rare, this species sends out narrow strap-like leaves that can reach 5–6 ft long. Ideal for hanging baskets or mounting. Bonus: it produces small pink fruit against deep green foliage.
- Best for: Hanging displays, vertical planters, bright bathrooms
- Height: Leaf length, not upright height - up to 6 ft
- Texture: Smooth, ribbon-like
- Highlight: Cascading growth and color contrast
Read more about Long Leaf Anthurium
✅ How to Care for Anthuriums
- Light: Bright, indirect light is best. Avoid direct sun, especially mid-day. These plants evolved in rainforest understory - think "dappled light under trees."
- Water: Keep the soil lightly moist but not soggy. Let the top inch dry before watering. They hate wet feet.
- Humidity: These are tropicals - they'll do fine in 50-60% humidity, but thrive at 70%+. Use pebble trays or place near other plants. Bathrooms with windows work great.
- Soil: Use an airy mix: orchid bark + perlite + peat or coco coir. Drainage is key. Never use plain potting soil.
- Fertilizer: Feed with SUNSHINE Robusta every 2–4 weeks during warm seasons. It's formulated for aroids and won't burn roots.
- Potting: Use shallow, wide containers. Repot only every 2–3 years, or when roots crowd the pot. They don't like frequent disruption.
- Temperature: Ideal: 65–85 F. Short dips to the 30s F are tolerated by mature plants, but avoid cold drafts.
Date: 5 Jun 2024
Yearning for Jungle Vibes? Discover the Giant Birds Nest Anthurium - look at the size of this monster!
Anthurium x hookeri - Giant Bird's Nest
Anthurium x hookeri - Giant Bird's Nest
Anthurium x hookeri - Giant Bird's Nest
Anthurium x hookeri - Giant Bird's Nest fruit
Anthurium x hookeri - Giant Bird's Nest fruit
Yearning for Jungle Vibes? Discover the Giant Bird’s Nest Anthurium - look at the size of this monster!
Anthurium x hookeri - Giant Bird's Nest - is one of the most wanted tropical jungle plants. It has impressive foliage: enormous, wrinkly leaves with a unique cardboard-like texture that can grow up to 7 feet long! The bright red berries add to the show.
Jungle allure: perfect for creating a lush, tropical atmosphere with its striking and bold presence.
Ideal for spacious areas: thrives in places with good natural light and ample space, making it a standout feature.
Easy care: low-maintenance epiphyte, requires very little water.
Tolerates low light conditions, perfect for a shade garden.
Conversation piece: eye-catching texture adds visual interest and depth to your plant collection with its distinctive leaf surface. The size of the leaves is unbelievable!
Suitable for indoor and outdoor settings.
Air purifying: helps improve air quality, making it a functional and beautiful addition to your home.
Tropical statement: brings a piece of the jungle into your environment, transforming it into a green oasis.
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Date: 4 Apr 2026
Rare Night-Blooming Cactus that Glows and Grows Large Edible Fruit
Epiphyllum hookeri - Rare Night-Blooming Cactus with fragrant flowers and large edible fruit
Epiphyllum hookeri - Night-Blooming Cactus with large leaves
Epiphyllum hookeri - Night-Blooming Cactus large flowers
Did you know this nigh blooming beauty has large edible fruit? Why the Epiphyllum hookeri is the ultimate two-for-one plant for tropical garden lovers.
🌠 The Midnight Spectacle
Most gardeners grow the Epiphyllum hookeri for its "ghostly" white flowers. These massive, fragrant blooms wait until sunset to unfurl, reaching their peak beauty under the moonlight before fading at dawn.
🌠 The Edible Bonus
What many don’t realize is that this specific seed-grown type is a "fruiting" powerhouse. After the dramatic floral display, the plant sets smooth, elongated fruit. The flavor? Mild, sweet, and surprisingly refreshing -think of it as a garden-grown secret.
🌠 How to Grow It
Light: Filtered sun or bright shade (no harsh midday sun!).
Hydration: Regular watering in well-drained soil.
Display: It’s a natural climber/cascader—put it in a hanging basket and let it shine.
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Collect epiphytic jungle cacti:
· Epiphyllum hookeri - Large-Fruiting Night-Blooming Cactus
· Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night
· Pseudorhipsalis (Wittia) amazonica - Blue Flame
· Epiphyllum guatemalense Monstrosa - Orchid Cactus, Curly Locks
· Disocactus ackermanni - Red Orchid Jungle Cactus
📚 Learn more:
Epiphyllum species in Plant Encyclopedia
Moonlight Cactus, the Night Blooming Wonder with a mystical twist: Epiphyllum oxypetalum FAQ
Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night Cactus in Plant Encyclopedia
Does Queen of the Night bloom only one night out of the year?
Weird cactus looks like pasta with Dragon Fruit
This giant red stared right back at me
Red Orchid Cactus puts out the biggest bloom show
Pseudorhipsalis (Wittia) amazonica - Blue Flamу Jungle Cactus
Epiphyllum guatemalense Monstrosa - Orchid Cactus, Curly Locks
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Date: 29 Aug 2024
Fun Fact: King Anthurium
Anthurium veitchii - King Anthurium
Anthurium veitchii - King Anthurium
Anthurium veitchii - King Anthurium
👑 Fun Fact: King Anthurium
🔖 Crowning its title, Anthurium veitchii - King Anthurium - boasts leaves up to 3 feet long! Majestic houseplant! Very hard to find, rare plant.
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Date: 21 Aug 2024
Fun Fact: Long Leaf Anthurium
Anthurium vittariifolium - Long Leaf Anthurium
Anthurium vittariifolium - Long Leaf Anthurium
Anthurium vittariifolium - Long Leaf Anthurium
🔍 Fun Fact: Long Leaf Anthurium
💎 Anthurium vittariifolium - Long Leaf Anthurium. This rare rainforest gem flaunts leaves that can stretch up to 6 feet long, creating a stunning cascading effect when grown in hanging baskets. Plus, it surprises with bright pink, showy fruits that add a vibrant splash of color to its dramatic foliage!
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