Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

Date: 6 Jun 2024 Top Tropicals Telegram channel & chat

Horny plant hanging in the air

Staghorn fern (Platycerium)

Horny plant hanging in the air...

👀 Staghorn fern (Platycerium) is one of those #Nature_Wonders... Everyone who sees it, wants to have one!
👀 Showy, tropical looking epiphyte that can be grown on a tree or in a large hanging basket.
👀 It is able to grow high in the trees of the rainforest, often grows in large masses.
👀 Long, pendulous, much bifurcated fertile fronds produce spores on special cup-shaped appendages. Basal fronds form a crown-shaped basket.

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#Nature_Wonders #Shade_Garden #Container_Garden

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Date: 20 Apr 2024 Top Tropicals Telegram channel & chat

Who thinks this is an Eggplant? Do you? What is it?

🍆 Who thinks this is an Eggplant? Do you? What is it?

Correct answer: Avocado Red Russel.

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📸 😺 👇 Share your cats in comments!

#Food_Forest #PeopleCats #Nature_Wonders

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Date: 6 Jun 2024 Top Tropicals Telegram channel & chat

What is the symbol of exotic allure? Meet legendary Coral Trees -

Coral Tree - Erythrina - Butea monosperma

Coral Tree - Erythrina

Coral Tree - Erythrina crysta-galli

What is the symbol of exotic allure? Meet legendary Coral Trees - Erythrinas...

💋 Vivid red blooms: striking, coral-red flowers that create a breathtaking visual display.
💋 Eye-catching: makes a stunning focal point with its bold and vibrant floral clusters.
💋 Fast-growing: quickly develops into a magnificent tree.
💋 Unique branch structure: an interesting, sculptural form that adds architectural interest even when not in bloom.
💋 Pollinator magnet: attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, supporting local wildlife. 🐞🐝
💋 Drought tolerant: withstands dry conditions once established.
💋 Adaptable: thrives in a range of soils, demonstrating versatility and hardiness.
💋 Low maintenance: requires minimal care.
💋 Legendary beauty: often considered a symbol of exotic allure, brings a touch of the extraordinary to a Southern landscape.

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#Butterfly_Plants #Trees #Nature_Wonders

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Date: 5 Jun 2024 Top Tropicals Telegram channel & chat

Shocking content: flowers with ladys parts used for making tea

Clitoria ternatea - Butterfly Pea Blue

Clitoria ternatea - Butterfly Pea Lavender

Clitoria ternatea - Butterfly Pea White double flower

Clitoria ternatea - Butterfly Pea Blue

Clitoria ternatea - Butterfly Pea Blue Double flower

Clitoria ternatea - Butterfly Pea White

Clitoria ternatea - Butterfly Pea Blue Tea

Shocking content: flowers with lady's parts used for making tea...

Now that you've met the Sausage Tree, it's time to introduce you to Clitoria...

💙 Clitoria ternatea - also called Butterfly Pea, has distinctive, delicate blooms resembling certain anatomical features... These curious flowers have the shape of clitoris - hence the name of the plant.
💙 Nature's Wink: the Clitoria vine boasts these beautiful sexy flowers in vibrant shades of blue, white, or purple. They’re an absolute showstopper!
💙 Herbal Benefits: beyond its looks, the clitoria flower is known for its traditional uses as a herbal tea, including stress relief and cognitive support. The flowers also used in salads. The plant is both pretty and practical!
💙 Blue Tea is a caffeine-free herbal tea, or Tisane - a beverage made from a decoction or infusion of the Clitoria flower. This stunning blue tea changes color with a squeeze of lemon 🍋 - science and beauty in your cup!⛾
💙 In Thailand and Vietnam the Blue Tea is mixed with honey and lemon for a drink served after dinner, or as a refreshment at hotels and spas; a preparation called Nam Dok Anchan in Thai.
💙 Pollinator's Paradise: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators can't resist Clitoria's allure 🐝
💙 Easy to grow: Clitoria vine is a gardener’s dream. It is very delicate, fine vine that is both fast growing and easy to control. It can cover a small fence, trellis in a few months. It is also great for containers - this vine will grow just the way you want it.