Garden Blog - Top Tropicals
Pictures of flowers for the quiz
Cucumber Tree (Averrhoa bilimbi)
Parijat Tree (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis)
Hummingbird Tree (Sesbania grandiflora)
Papaya Tree (Carica papaya)
Why Dutchmans Pipe is the best butterfly attracting vine? Smell it!
Aristolochia trilobata - Birthwort Dutchman's Pipe
Aristolochia trilobata - Birthwort Dutchman's Pipe
Why Dutchman's Pipe is the best butterfly attracting vine? Smell it!
Without any doubt, Aristolochia, or Dutchman's Pipe, is one of the best butterfly plants.
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Without any doubt, Aristolochia, or Dutchman's Pipe, is one of the best butterfly plants.
- 🍃 Aristolochia trilobata - Birthwort Dutchman's Pipe is celebrated for its unique and intricate flowers that resemble Dutch smoking pipes, hence its name.
- 🍃Dutchman's Pipe flowers emit a scent mimicking decaying matter, which certain butterfly species, like the Pipevine Swallowtail, find irresistible 💩🙄
- 🍃The butterflies lay their eggs on the plant, as it serves as a suitable host for their larvae, contributing to the plant's ecological significance by promoting pollination and biodiversity.
- 🍃 As a result, it not only beautifies gardens but also supports local butterfly populations, enriching the ecosystem.
- 🍃 Beyond its distinctive appearance, it's valued for its historical use in traditional medicine, particularly for its alleged healing properties.
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Watch out - Ball of Fire!
Combretum constrictum - Ball of Fire
Combretum constrictum - Ball of Fire
Combretum constrictum - Ball of Fire
Combretum constrictum - Ball of Fire
🔥 Watch out - Ball of Fire!
Combretum constrictum - Ball of Fire - is very showy beautiful vining shrub with powderpuff red flowers.
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Combretum constrictum - Ball of Fire - is very showy beautiful vining shrub with powderpuff red flowers.
- 🔴 Easy to grow and undemanding, it only requires regular water to establish, then can be drought tolerant.
- 🔴 Blooms almost year round in warm climates.
- 🔴 Responds well to pruning.
- 🔴 Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Why they call this Clerodendrum Musical Notes?
Clerodendrum incisum - Musical Note
Clerodendrum incisum - Musical Note
🎶 Why they call this Clerodendrum Musical Notes?
Clerodendrum incisum - Musical Note, Morning Kiss - has very unusual and showy flowers.
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Clerodendrum incisum - Musical Note, Morning Kiss - has very unusual and showy flowers.
- ♪ The unopened flowers resemble musical notes, giving the plant its name.
- ♪ A compact grower and low-maintenance plant, perfect for gardens as it blooms well in both full sun and shade, and tolerates some drought ☀️☁️ .
- ♪ It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a great choice for people who want to encourage wildlife in their gardens
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What is Lions Ears: the plant that keeps growing through the flower!
Lion's Ears - Leonotis leonurus
Lion's Ears - Leonotis leonurus
Lion's Ears - Leonotis leonurus
Lion's Ears - Leonotis leonurus
What is Lion's Ears: the plant that keeps growing "through the flower"!
Leonotis leonurus is another Nature's Wonder. Flower petals purportedly resemble Lion's ears, and bunch of upper leaves from a distance resemble Lions tails. A curious thing, the plant continues growing through the flower! This creates a multi-level appearance.
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Everblooming.
⚕️ Used in Eastern medicine
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Leonotis leonurus is another Nature's Wonder. Flower petals purportedly resemble Lion's ears, and bunch of upper leaves from a distance resemble Lions tails. A curious thing, the plant continues growing through the flower! This creates a multi-level appearance.
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Everblooming.
⚕️ Used in Eastern medicine
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Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Red Dwarf Poinciana
Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Red Dwarf Poinciana
🎨 "Gardening is the art that uses flowers and plants as paint, and the soil and sky as canvas." - Elizabeth Murray
❓ Why is it called a Peacock Flower? See yourself...
📷 Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Red Dwarf Poinciana, Bird of Paradise, Pride of Barbados, Peacock flower...
One of the most spectacular tropical bloomers. An eye-stopper!
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❓ Why is it called a Peacock Flower? See yourself...
📷 Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Red Dwarf Poinciana, Bird of Paradise, Pride of Barbados, Peacock flower...
One of the most spectacular tropical bloomers. An eye-stopper!
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What is the best butterfly and hummingbird attractor? Thats the one, called
Odontonema callistachyum - Butterfly Bush
What is the best butterfly and hummingbird attractor? That's the one, called Butterfly Bush.
Odontonema callistachyum - Butterfly Bush, is an easy to grow medium size shrub. It is very fast growing and will bloom for you in both shade or full sun.
🌞 Here in Florida it starts blooming in late Winter and keeps going throughout the year.
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Odontonema callistachyum - Butterfly Bush, is an easy to grow medium size shrub. It is very fast growing and will bloom for you in both shade or full sun.
🌞 Here in Florida it starts blooming in late Winter and keeps going throughout the year.
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Why Bauhinias are called Orchid Trees: orchid flowers with butterfly wings
Bauhinia monandra - Nepoleons Plume
Why Bauhinias are called Orchid Trees: orchid flowers with butterfly wings...
Bauhinia trees have striking orchid-like flowers in hues ranging from white and pink to purple and red. The flowers boast delicate petals with intricate patterns, resembling the elegance of true orchids.
The leaves are deeply divided, typically into two lobes or halves, hence another common name "Butterfly tree" due to their resemblance to butterfly wings.
Need a fast growing, easy to care tree with beautiful blooms? Orchid trees offer quick shade solution and guarantee a spectacular winter flower show.
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Bauhinia trees have striking orchid-like flowers in hues ranging from white and pink to purple and red. The flowers boast delicate petals with intricate patterns, resembling the elegance of true orchids.
The leaves are deeply divided, typically into two lobes or halves, hence another common name "Butterfly tree" due to their resemblance to butterfly wings.
Need a fast growing, easy to care tree with beautiful blooms? Orchid trees offer quick shade solution and guarantee a spectacular winter flower show.
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What is the best fast growing flowering shrub to hide an unwanted view? Sunflower Tree will do the job just in one season!
Sunflower Tree, Tree Marigold
🌼 What is the best fast growing flowering shrub to hide an unwanted view? Sunflower Tree will do the job just in one season!
Sunflower Tree, or Tree Marigold, is a fast-growing shrub, an ideal option for quickly concealing unsightly areas with its rapid growth. Not only does it provide effective coverage, but it also boasts cheerful, sunflower-like blooms!
Reaching heights and widths of approximately 10 feet, this resilient plant withstands light freezes and rejuvenates vigorously each spring. Sunflower - is for Happy Garden!
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Sunflower Tree, or Tree Marigold, is a fast-growing shrub, an ideal option for quickly concealing unsightly areas with its rapid growth. Not only does it provide effective coverage, but it also boasts cheerful, sunflower-like blooms!
Reaching heights and widths of approximately 10 feet, this resilient plant withstands light freezes and rejuvenates vigorously each spring. Sunflower - is for Happy Garden!
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What is the most spectacular flowering shrub?
Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, or Bird of Paradise
Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, or Bird of Paradise
Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, or Bird of Paradise
Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, or Bird of Paradise
♥️ What is the most spectacular flowering shrub?
🔥 Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, or Bird of Paradise - is one of the most beautiful flowering shrubs. It is a low-maintenance yet visually striking plant to enhance outdoor spaces.
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🔥 Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Dwarf Poinciana, or Bird of Paradise - is one of the most beautiful flowering shrubs. It is a low-maintenance yet visually striking plant to enhance outdoor spaces.
- ♦️ Prized for its stunning, vibrant flowers that resemble miniature versions of tropical flamboyant blooms.
- ♦️ Compact size
- ♦️ Easy to care of
- ♦️ Prolific blooming period
- ♦️ Resilience to heat and drought
- ♦️ Red, Yellow, and Pink flowering varieties available.
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