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Horny plant hanging in the air. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Horny plant hanging in the air

Staghorn fern (Platycerium)

Staghorn fern (Platycerium)

Staghorn fern (Platycerium)

Staghorn fern (Platycerium)

Staghorn fern (Platycerium)

Staghorn fern (Platycerium)

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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What is Mickey Mouse Plant? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

What is Mickey Mouse Plant?

Ochna integerrima - Vietnamese Mickey Mouse plant, Hoa Mai

Ochna integerrima - Vietnamese Mickey Mouse plant, Hoa Mai

⚡️What is Mickey Mouse Plant?

🐭 Ochna integerrima - Vietnamese Mickey Mouse plant, Hoa Mai.
  • ⭕️ Its seeds and sepals resemble the face of Mickey Mouse, hence the common name.
  • ⭕️ Hoa Mai, also known as Yellow Mai Flower, is the quintessential symbol of Spring in Vietnam, especially during the Tet celebration.
  • ⭕️ "Hoa Mai" translates to "yellow blossoms," highlighting the bright yellow flowers that bloom during Tet.
  • ⭕️ Ochna integerrima is a medium-sized shrub that can be trained into a miniature tree, making it a prized plant for exotic collections.
  • ⭕️ In winter, it is covered with bright yellow flowers, which are believed to bring good luck and prosperity during the Tet celebration.


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How to grow Lobster Claw. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

How to grow Lobster Claw

Heliconia rostrata - Lobster Claw, Parrot's beak

Heliconia rostrata - Lobster Claw, Parrot's beak

Heliconia rostrata - Lobster Claw, Parrot's beak

Heliconia rostrata - Lobster Claw, Parrot's beak

How to grow Lobster Claw
💅 How to grow Lobster Claw
  • Heliconia rostrata - Lobster Claw, Parrot's beak is one of the most recognized and widely grown tropical plants, and one of the most beautiful!
  • The inflorescence is one of the most colorful you will ever encounter.
  • The flowers last a long time and make an excellent cut flower.
  • It is an easy grower in tropical areas but some room is required because the stalks can reach 7 feet in height.
  • Pretty cold hardy, it can withstand temperatures in the high 20s F.
  • Can be grown in large pots in colder areas.


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Breaking news: flower smells of freshly baked bread! It smells so good, you want to eat it! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Breaking news: flower smells of freshly baked bread! It smells so good, you want to eat it!

Vallaris glabra - Bread Flower

🍞 Breaking news: flower smells of freshly baked bread! It smells so good, you want to eat it!
  • 🍔 Vallaris glabra - Bread Flower - is one of the most impressive tropical vines that is very popular in Thailand and other South-East Asia countries.
  • 🍔 Moderate growth woody climber with clusters of freshly-baked-bread fragrant white flowers.
  • 🍔 Easy to care and tolerates wide range of conditions. It can be trained as a compact bush and is good for container culture.
  • 🍔 Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
  • 🍔 Relatively cold hardy, mild frost doesn't do any damage to it, even large tropical leaves stay glossy, green and healthy.
  • 🍔 It is very vigorous grower that can create nice privacy hedge or cover a large fence.


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Hamburger Bean: A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Hamburger Bean:

Mucuna sloanei - Yellow Jade Vine or Hamburger Bean

Mucuna sloanei - Yellow Jade Vine or Hamburger Bean seeds

Mucuna sloanei - Yellow Jade Vine or Hamburger Bean seeds

Mucuna sloanei - Yellow Jade Vine or Hamburger Bean flower

Mucuna sloanei - Yellow Jade Vine or Hamburger Bean flower

🍔 Hamburger Bean: how to cover a fence fast with an exotic vine: Jade Vine here.
  • 🟡 Mucuna sloanei - Yellow Jade Vine or Hamburger Bean. You saw the Sea-Green Jade vine in our earlier post. This one is lemon yellow.
  • 🟡 It is much more hardier than the Sea-Green variety and is super fast growing!
  • 🟡 This is a high-climbing woody vine native to rain forests of South America.
  • 🟡 It has long, rope-like stalks hanging 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 and bracelets.


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Medusa's Head Flower - from Greek mythology. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Medusas Head Flower - from Greek mythology

Strophanthus preussii - Poison Arrow Vine, Medusa Flower

Strophanthus preussii - Poison Arrow Vine, Medusa Flower

Strophanthus preussii - Poison Arrow Vine, Medusa Flower

Strophanthus preussii - Poison Arrow Vine, Medusa Flower

Strophanthus preussii - Poison Arrow Vine, Medusa Flower

Medusa's Head Flower - from Greek mythology...
  • 🐙 Strophanthus preussii - Poison Arrow Vine, Medusa Flower - has an intriguing flower!
  • 🐙 The faintly fragrant flowers have long, slender, and curly petals that resemble the snakes on Medusa's head from Greek mythology, giving it the nickname "Medusa Flower." The petals often extend and twist dramatically, creating an eye-catching appearance. The tips of the petals become narrowed and elongated, forming a twisting, sticky string that dangles down from the flower and touches lower leaves.
  • 🐙 The flowers are brightly colored, often in shades of white, yellow, and red, which can attract pollinators and add to their striking visual appeal.
  • 🐙 As suggested by another common name "Poison Arrow Vine," parts of the plant contain toxic compounds. Historically, the seeds were used by some African tribes to poison the tips of arrows for hunting. This gives the plant a certain mystique...
  • 🐙 Interesting pollination mechanism: the elaborate design of the flowers is not just for show; it plays a role in the plant's pollination strategy. The intricate structure can help ensure that pollinators come into contact with the reproductive parts of the flower, thereby facilitating cross-pollination.
  • 🐙 Blooms almost year around


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The perfect vine is finally found! Everybody wants it: the breathtaking dramatic Hawaiian Sunset. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

The perfect vine is finally found! Everybody wants it: the breathtaking dramatic Hawaiian Sunset

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

🔔 The perfect vine is finally found! Everybody wants it: the breathtaking dramatic Hawaiian Sunset.

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell - has a stunning flower has splendid rich tones that are a marvel to see!
  • ❤️ Breathtaking flowers: stunning tri-color blossoms with rich, dramatic sunset tones that captivate and delight.
  • ❤️ Super-fast growing: quickly establishes, adding lush greenery over a large fence and vibrant blooms to your garden in just one season.
  • ❤️ Versatile light tolerance: thrives in conditions ranging from full sun to deep shade, adapting to various garden spots.
  • ❤️ Scented blooms: fills the air with a pleasant fragrance.
  • ❤️ Tropical foliage: features huge, up to 12" wide, velvety leaves that provide a lush, exotic appearance.
  • ❤️ Year-round blooms: flowers sporadically throughout the year, ensuring continuous beauty.
  • ❤️ Cold tolerant: resistant to cold spells, grows back vigorously in Spring.
  • ❤️ Container friendly: can be grown in container with a large trellis, but be prepared to frequent pruning - it grows fast.
  • ❤️ A must-have tropical vine: an essential addition to any tropical plant collection for its striking appearance and easy care.


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Fun Fact: Giant Pelican Flower. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Fun Fact: Giant Pelican Flower

Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis - Giant Pelican Flower

Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis - Giant Pelican Flower

Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis - Giant Pelican Flower

Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis - Giant Pelican Flower

Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis - Giant Pelican Flower

Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis - Giant Pelican Flower

😱 Fun Fact: Giant Pelican Flower

Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis - Giant Pelican Flower - boasts flowers over 10 inches long, with a zany pelican-like shape and a lemony scent🍋
Its striking pattern of white and reddish-brown makes it a rare and fascinating collectible that thrives on a stake, trellis, or even in a hanging basket! Great butterfly attractor.
More info: previous post.

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What is the best undemanding yet interesting plant for dry, hot area. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

What is the best undemanding yet interesting plant for dry, hot area

Pedilanthus tithymaloides â€" Devils Backbone, Jacobs Ladder

⚡️ What is the best undemanding yet interesting plant for dry, hot area
  • 🌿 Pedilanthus tithymaloides – better known as Devils Backbone or Jacobs Ladder – is a fun, quirky plant with zig-zagging stems that definitely catch the eye! Despite its name, it's anything but evil, it's just a name that adds intrigue.
  • 🌿 Its curious structure looks like nature decided to make an origami plant! Its cute pink blooms add to the charm.
  • 🌿 Whether you’re into drought-tolerant landscaping/xeriscaping or need an easy-going houseplant, this one fits the bill. Plus, it's a survivor, tolerating dry conditions with style.
  • 🌿 Perfect for those who like a bit of plant personality.


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How hibiscus plant acts like a chameleon. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

How hibiscus plant acts like a chameleon

Hibiscus mutabilis Cotton Candy - Mallow Hibiscus

👀 How hibiscus plant acts like a chameleon
  • 🌺 Hibiscus mutabilis Cotton Candy - Mallow Hibiscus - is the magical chameleon of the garden! This beauty opens with pure white flowers that gradually shift to bright pink over three days, much like the Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow plant (Brunfelsia).
  • 🌺 As the blooms age, they take on a rich, deep pink hue, creating a stunning rainbow of colors on the bush all at once.
  • 🌺 With blossoms reaching up to 5 inches across, this hibiscus is as showy as it is unique.
  • 🌺 It's the perfect way to add a touch of dynamic color magic to your garden!


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