Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

Date: 10 Sep 2024

Discover Coral Trees - Erythrinas
the brightest flowers of the Tropics

Coral Tree - Erythrina

Q: What tropical tree do you recommend that has a small size and bright showy flowers, specifically red? I love red flowers, they are the most beautiful!

A: Erythrinas are small trees with a legendary beauty and are often considered a symbol of exotic allure. They bring a touch of the extraordinary to a Southern landscape.

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.

The Erythrina tree is a must-have for any tropical garden, with its stunning coral-red blooms and unique branch structure that add beauty year-round. Fast-growing, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance, this eye-catching tree supports pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies while thriving in a variety of conditions. It's the perfect addition for those seeking a vibrant, exotic touch to their landscape.

Coral Tree - Erythrina flowers

Date: 9 Sep 2024

How to make a Classic Margarita:

How to make a Classic Margarita:
🕺 "Take life with a pinch of salt, a shot of tequila, and a wedge of lime so nothing at all but take your time." - John Walter Bratton

🍾 How to make a Classic Margarita:

2 oz tequila
  1. oz lime juice
    1 oz triple sec

  2. Salt for rimming the glass
    Lime wedge for garnish
    Shake the tequila, lime juice, and triple sec with ice, then strain into a salt-rimmed glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy!

    Do you have a favorite drink or a go-to way to unwind?

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Date: 9 Sep 2024

Why Strawberry Tree is called Cotton Candy

Strawberry Tree, Cotton Candy (Muntingia calabura)

🍭 Why Strawberry Tree is called Cotton Candy
  • 🍓The Strawberry Tree, also known as Cotton Candy (Muntingia calabura), is a fruit lover's dream!
  • 🍓 Its pretty white flowers resemble those of a strawberry plant, giving it its name. The fruits are super sweet, with no acidity, earning it the "Cotton Candy" nickname.
  • 🍓 This fast-growing tree is incredibly rewarding, producing two crops a day from spring to fall!
  • 🍓 It’s easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and fruits right away even in containers - just watch out for frost if you're outside the tropics.


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Date: 9 Sep 2024

How to have the Deep Purple mood year around

Calathea rufibarba - Fuzzy Pheasant Feather, Deep Purple Velvet Furry

🎸 How to have the Deep Purple mood year around
  • 🟣 Calathea rufibarba - Fuzzy Pheasant Feather, Deep Purple Velvet Furry - a favorite of shade garden landscapers. This thin, fuzzy, rippled leaf Calathea is very attractive as well as durable. A purple leaf back adds to this plants rich color and texture.
  • 🟣 The upper foliage of Calathea rufibarba is semi-glossy, and olive green. The under side of the foliage, along with the stems are rich burgundy to deep purple!
  • 🟣 The stems are covered with fine purplish-brown hairs.
  • 🟣 Place your Deep Purple Calathea in bright filtered or indirect light.


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Date: 8 Sep 2024

Im so tired, I could sleep standing up in a hurricane

Im so tired, I could sleep standing up in a hurricane
🙃 "I'm so tired, I could sleep standing up in a hurricane."

😶 Get a good rest tonight. Good night...

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