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Loquat Sherry. Early fruiting, March - April, low acid, very bright fruit.
More about Loquat:
- Article
- Video
- PDF download. Overlooked fruit: tasty Loquat recipes. (from Tropical Treasures Magazine).

Trailing and twining woody vine with long branches. The brilliant red flowers cannot be missed and are great for attracting flying insects. The species name of the plant means "evergreen" and the leaves do hold on the plant throughout the winter.

Shooting Star, Star Flower, Furple False Erantheum, Dazzler. Very attractive bushy, small to medium size shrub, everblooming with bright pinkish-lavender or off-pink 1" flowers resembling a star. Requires frequent pruning, otherwise becomes leggy. Lower leaves tend to drop, but when pruned, new growth forms nice dense shrub. Fertilize regularly to provide flowering.

Top Tropicals "mini-catalog" of tropical flowers on playing cards. 54 cards with 54 different images of Top Tropicals flowers, their scientific and common names, and plant family. Including Jokers,13 Clubs, 13 Diamonds, 13 Hearts, and 13 Spades. Learn plants while play! Great entertainment. Take with you when going on vacation so you can easily recognize tropical plants! Limited collectible edition.
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Rare and hard-to-find, this dwarf mulberry performs admirably as a container plant. The fruit is larger than dwarf mulberry and the plant flowers and fruits most of the year in repeating cycles. When grown as a container plant, its plump sweet fruit is easily picked and is also easily protected from birds with lightweight netting. It is hardy as a garden plant in zones 5-9. When grown outdoors, it is deciduous. When grown inside, it will hold its leaves and continue to flower and fruit as long as the light level is high enough.

A breathtaking beauty, this Alocasia hybrid is excellent for creating a lush tropical look to gardens. Resembling large Elephant ears, these plants are mainly valued for their gorgeous leaves, which are very large, heart-shaped, but they also produce small, calla-like fragrant flower spathes. Suitable for bogs and water gardens.

Beautiful small shrub, can be used as a ground cover. Bright orange to brick red tubular flowers year round are very showy.

Iris Regina. This variety was discovered in Brazil near the ocean in shady sandy soil, introduced by Sid Gardino, and named after his wife, Regina.
The plant is salt tolerant. Plants mature to flowering size from seed in less than a year. Cold hardy only to about 30F.

White African Iris is the perfect low-maintenance beauty for your landscape. This plant is a showstopper with its delicate, pale yellow flowers accented by bold maroon markings. These stunning blooms appear in cycles throughout the warm months, giving your garden a fresh, elegant look time and time again. And the best part? It thrives on neglect! Tough, drought-tolerant, cold-tolerant and super easy to grow, Dietes bicolor is the ultimate low-maintenance landscaping choice. It forms graceful, clumping, sword-like foliage that looks lush year-round, adding texture and movement to your garden. Perfect for borders, walkways, or mass plantings, this fantastic perennial handles heat, sun, and even partial shade like a champ. Suitable for xeriscaping.

Devil's backbone, Zigzag plant, Jacob's ladder. Curious plant with showy growth habit - zig-zag stems, and interesting pink flowers. Drought tolerant, easy in cultivation, and as a houseplant.

The Hong Kong Guava which was created in Hawaii from a seed grown guava in Hong Kong, features a large, round fruit which can get between 6 to 8 ounces in weight. The fruit has a smooth pink exterior, with a sweet flavor, and very few seeds inside. This particular guava variety is very tolerant to most soil types and climate conditions but must be protected from freezing temperatures. The Hong Kong Guava tree is high yielding and spreads outwards in growth habit.

New rare variety Ulala (Uhlala, Uh-La-La, Super Hass). Cold hardy variety that can take temperatures down to 18F for short period of time without significant damage. The fruit is black skinned, with smooth texture. Seed is very small.
See about successful growing in cold climate.

Cocoplum. Easy care shrub that is used often as ornamental or a hedge; it produces edible fruit. The mature fruits are 1 to 2 inches in length and ovoid or globular. The thin skin of the fruit varies from pinkish white, to red, to purplish black. The white, cottony pulp adheres to the single large ridged seed and is somewhat insipid in taste. The cocoplum is generally stewed with sugar after the skins have been removed. It can also be used for jelly and jam, and the seeds can be roasted as nuts.
The plant is highly tolerant of salt, so it is often planted to stabilize beach edges and prevent erosion.

This is a high-climbing woody vine species native to rain forests of Central and South America. The long, rope-like stalk hangs below the forest canopy where night-flying bats can easily access the fragrant blossoms. The name Brown Hamburger Bean is because of the beautiful seeds (looking like little hamburgers) that are often collected and polished by natives and made into lovely necklaces, bracelets and other handicraft items.

This Adenium hybrid, Black Swan, stands out with its deep, dark petals that almost appear black with a hint of dark red near the center. The ruffled edges give the flower a full, dramatic look, and the light-colored center adds a striking contrast. With its mysterious and bold appearance, it's a true beauty that will stand out as the black swan of your garden.
Black colored adeniums start as reddish color buds, flower opens as red-black and darkens as matures. See picture of stages: darkening of black adenium flower.

Black Widow (sometimes misspelled as Black Window) features deep, dark petals that fade to rich red at the edges, creating a dramatic, almost sinister appearance. The flower's intricate ruffled edges and bold colors make it stand out with a mysterious allure, much like its namesake. A striking and captivating addition to your garden, this bloom is both powerful and elegant.
Black colored adeniums start as reddish color buds, flower opens as red-black and darkens as matures. See picture of stages: darkening of black adenium flower.

Dang Hassadee features multiple layers of rich dark red petals that gradually turn black as the flower ages. The deep, dramatic color transition and ruffled edges create a bold and striking appearance, making this flower a truly captivating addition to your garden. Its complex layers and evolving color make it an elegant and mysterious bloom. Another name of this variety - adenium Dang Samjai.
The name Hassadee comes from Thai mythology and refers to a legendary giant bird-elephant creature symbolizing strength, power, and royal beauty - a fitting name for such a bold and dramatic flower.

This Adenium hybrid, Moung Mongkol, features deep, rich burgundy petals with a velvety texture. The intricate layers of petals give the flower a full and luxurious appearance, while the dark hues add a dramatic and elegant touch. It's a captivating and sophisticated bloom that will surely stand out in your garden.

Ploy Pakay (Ploy praky) or Adenium Happy - looks really happy! It has soft white petals with delicate pastel pink edges, creating a beautifully refined and soft gradient effect. The multi-layered blooms add a touch of grace and sophistication, making it a perfect addition to your garden. Its gentle color contrast and full, ruffled petals give it a charming and romantic appeal.

Adenium Snow White is an elegant desert rose with soft, layered petals that resemble a delicate porcelain flower. The bloom opens in creamy white tones, while gentle blush-pink accents appear along the petal edges and toward the center, giving the flower a subtle hand-painted look.
The petals form a graceful spiral rosette, creating a full, sculpted bloom with a very refined appearance. Unlike many bold adeniums, Snow White stands out through its softness and balance - the colors are light, clean, and quietly sophisticated.
The name Snow White reflects the flower's luminous white petals and its pure, almost fairy-tale appearance. When in bloom, it looks like a delicate white rose touched with a hint of morning blush, making it one of the most graceful adeniums in a collection.

Adenium Giant Diamond boasts an impressive five layers of petals, creating an incredibly full and luxurious bloom. The super-sized flowers reach at least 4 inches in diameter, making them a true showstopper in your garden. With its delicate pink-to-white gradient and bold edges, this Adenium is a must-have for collectors who love big, dramatic flowers.

Sweet Mimosa. One of the most useful tropical plants that is very cold tolerant, blooms all winter through spring with honey-fragrant flowers - canary yellow powder puffs, attracting bees and butterflies. This is a large size, multi-stem thorny shrub 15x15 ft that requires some space. It is very fast growing, can be used as a good screen plant. It will bring you joy with pretty flowers and sweet fragrance even during freeze snaps when other trees lose leaves and suffer. This one will continue blooming and stays evergreen - a real survivor! Tolerates poor soils and drought too. Provide regular water to establish quicker.

New hybrid! Peach flower that sometimes turns variegated. The stunning deep orange, double flowers attract any viewers in their tracks. In the petal count is usually much darker color and the color has a luminosity. Flowers may become slightly variegated with white stripes.

Corky Stem Passion Flower is a compact, fast-growing, tough little Florida native that gives back to everyone - butterflies, birds, and even you. Its tiny flowers and half-inch fruits create a mighty habitat, feeding Gulf Fritillary, Zebra Longwing, and Julia butterflies, while birds love the berries. People can enjoy them too as a small exotic treat.
Unlike aggressive passion vines, this one stays compact, perfect for a trellis or small tree. Cold hardy, drought tolerant, and able to thrive in poor soils with little care, it's an easy, resilient addition to your garden that brings beauty, wildlife, and joy all year long.