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Did you know that Lipstick plant has pretty flowers? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Did you know that Lipstick plant has pretty flowers?

Bixa orellana - Lipstick Tree, Annatto, Achiote Bixa, flowers

🎨 Did you know that Lipstick plant has pretty flowers?
  • 🌸 Bixa orellana - Lipstick Tree, Annatto, Achiote Bixa flowers are special not just for their beauty but for what comes next - annatto!
  • 🌸 These delicate, pinkish-white blooms with soft petals give way to spiky seed pods filled with bright red seeds, which are the source of the natural dye and spice known as annatto.
  • 🌸 Often called the “lipstick tree,” Bixa is celebrated for these seeds, used to color and flavor foods and even in cosmetics. So, those pretty flowers aren’t just decorative - they are the start of something vibrant and useful!


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Why some cassias are called "Rainbow"? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Why some cassias are called Rainbow?

Rainbow cassia - Cassia Marginata

🌈 Why some cassias are called "Rainbow"?

Cassias, besides yellow, can be pink, red, or with a multi-color flower combination.

Rainbow cassias are hybrids between yellow and pink or red cassias.

Some of the most showy cassias are:
Cassia grandis - Red Cassia
Cassia javanica - Apple Blossom Tree
Cassia marginata - Rainbow Shower Tree
Cassia roxburghii - Ceylon Senna
Cassia x nodosa - Pink Shower, Appleblossom.

♦️ Cassia trees are compact, fast growing, tolerant to drought and poor soils, free-flowering and relatively cold hardy. Always a great choice!

❓ What cassias do you have in your garden?
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📚 More about cassias from previous posts:
How to add color to your yard
Rainbow Cassias

🎥 Rainbow cassia - Cassia Marginata.

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Ponytail Palm - The Quirky Plant with a Big Personality! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Ponytail Palm - The Quirky Plant with a Big Personality!

Beaucarnea recurvata, Ponytail Palm, Elephant-Foot Tree, or Nolina

Ponytail Palm - The Quirky Plant with a Big Personality!
  • 🌴 Beaucarnea recurvata, also known as the Ponytail Palm, Elephant-Foot Tree, or Nolina, is the ultimate low-maintenance showstopper!
  • 🌴 With its swollen, bottle-like base (for storing water) and long, flowing, ribbon-like leaves, it looks like a palm but behaves like a succulent.
  • 🌴 This adorable plant thrives on neglect, tolerating drought and even a bit of frost - making it a carefree plant.
  • 🌴 Cute or quirky, it can be grown in a pot as a showy bonsai with a large caudex.


Put ❤️ for cute and 🔥 for quirky!

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What is camphor made of? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

What is camphor made of?

What is camphor made of?
🟢 What is camphor made of?

  • 🌱 Camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora) - is your aromatic ally in the garden!

  • 🌱 This charming relative of the cinnamon tree is known for its glossy oval leaves that can grow up to 5 inches long.

  • 🌱 Not only does it boast a lovely canopy, but it’s also the source of camphor, a fragrant compound used in medicines and mothballs.

  • 🌱 The leaves and branches can be used to create aromatic saunas and medicinal baths, filling your space with a soothing scent.

  • 🌱 This cold-hardy, slow-growing tree is tough enough to withstand various conditions while developing a dense canopy that provides excellent shade.

  • 🌱 Camphor Tree is a delightful addition that brings a touch of nature's fragrance to your home. While it's little known among gardeners, this underappreciated gem deserves a spot in every landscape for its unique qualities and benefits!


🛒 Plant your own Camphor tree

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