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.

🛒 Order online - we have a few X-large plants

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Date: 5 Jul 2024 Top Tropicals Telegram channel & chat

Why Pharaoh Mask has stunning 3D effect?

Colocasia Pharaoh Mask

🎭 Why Pharaoh Mask has stunning 3D effect?

👺 Colocasia Pharaoh Mask (tm) that we mentioned earlier is flourishing today in our garden!
👺 Vibrant green leaves highlighted by striking purple veins, giving a distinct 3D appearance.
👺 As they mature, the leaf edges curl, enhancing the purple veins. Each leaf, supported by sturdy, dark stems matching the veins' color, resembles a masquerade mask.
👺 A cluster of these plants creates a striking visual with its unique foliage and dark stems, standing out among other elephant ears.
👺 It's a must-have for any rare plant collector and is sure to be a showstopper and conversation piece!

📸 More pictures in next post

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Date: 30 Jul 2024 Top Tropicals Telegram channel & chat

How many buttons in this ballistic mattress???

Dorstenia bahiensis - Mattress Button Plant

🐾 How many buttons in this ballistic mattress???

🔘 Dorstenia bahiensis - Mattress Button Plant: this plant is a real Nature's Wonder! The fun part is the "mattress" where the seed "buttons" grow.

🚀 The plant has strange looking receptacles. At maturity, seeds shoot ballistically from the mature flower/fruit heads, and they germinate readily whenever the land on soil or other moist substrate.

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Date: 31 Jul 2024 Top Tropicals Telegram channel & chat

Is it a plant or an animal? Its a Centipede Fern!

Homalocladium platycladum - Centipede Fern

Is it a plant or an animal? It's a Tapeworm Ribbonbush!

Homalocladium platycladum - Centipede Fern, Tapeworm Ribbonbush is Bizarreness!
The Ribbon Bush is a terrific, leaf-less plant from the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific with long, flattened stems resembling tapeworms - hence its nickname "Tapeworm Plant".
It's hard to capture the unusual beauty of this plant in pictures.
This is an awesome, offbeat plant that will get people asking: "What the heck is that??".
This plant needs very little care, makes a great houseplant, and is very hard to find.

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Date: 24 Jun 2024 Top Tropicals Telegram channel & chat

Would you like a Bat Head?

Bat Head Lily, Bat Flower, Devil Flower or Tacca Lily

Would you like a Bat Head?

The Bat Head Lily we mentioned earlier - is blooming again!

🙈 Bat Head Lily, Bat Flower, Devil Flower or Tacca Lily - is one of the most exotic and bizarre flowers along with Amorphophallus, Sausage Tree and Clitoria.

🛒 Shop Bat Head Lily Tacca

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Date: 8 Jun 2024 Top Tropicals Telegram channel & chat

Spooky! Bat Head - Devil Flower here

Bat Head Lily, Bat Flower, Devil Flower - Tacca Lily White

Bat Head Lily, Bat Flower, Devil Flower - Tacca Lily Black

Bat Head Lily, Bat Flower, Devil Flower - Tacca Lily Green

👻 Spooky! Bat Head - Devil Flower here...

Bat Head Lily, Bat Flower, Devil Flower - or Tacca Lily - is one of the most exotic and bizarre flowers along with Amorphophallus or Clitoria.
Curious, bat-like inflorescence both in shape and color, with wide spreading, wing-like bracts of rich maroon-black, accompanied by long trailing filaments or "whiskers".
Perfect container plant for a greenhouse. Needs filtered light, prefers high humidity.
Comes in different species and colors: Black, White, Green:

Tacca nivea - White Tacca
Tacca chantrieri - Black Tacca
Tacca leontopetaloides - Green Tacca

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Date: 7 Jun 2024 Top Tropicals Telegram channel & chat

Different species of Amorphophallus

Amorphophallus titanum

Amorphophallus peonifolius

Amorphophallus

Amorphophallus konjak

📸 Different species of Amorphophallus

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Date: 7 Jun 2024 Top Tropicals Telegram channel & chat

The biggest flower in the world - Amorphophallus

Amorphophallus bulbifer

🗿 The biggest flower in the world - Amorphophallus. The name speaks for itself.

After meeting Sausage Tree and Clitoria, are you ready for the Amorphophallus? Now you have seen everything!

💀 Common names of this exceptional plant: Voodoo lily, Devils tongue, Snake Palm, Elephant Foot Yam, Corpse flower.
💀 Why Corpse flower? Because of the smell that the flower omits, which is only present for a few hours after the flower opens - to attract pollinator flies!
💀 Amorphophallus is the largest flower in the world and one of the most exotic bizarre flowers. Amorphophallus titanum is known for its massive size, its flower can reach heights of over 10 feet and blooms only once every few years.
💀 This perennial exotic Asian plant grows a single, elongated center called a corm (that is actually edible) and a single large leaf that wraps around it.
💀 The seed stalk is very pretty with the seeds changing colors from green to red. During this time the tuber will not produce a leaf. After the flower and seed stalk dies away, a giant single leaf grows from the tuber.
💀 The single leaf dormant in winter, then in spring the plant shoots out this fantastic flower again.
💀 It is relatively cold hardy tropical and can survive cooler winters during dormancy.
💀 Can be easily grown in a pot as a houseplant.

🎥 Amorphophallus bulbifer and other specials in next post.

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Date: 3 Jun 2024 Top Tropicals Telegram channel & chat

Craving a Mojito? Beat the Summer heat with Mojito Elephant Ears!

Colocasia sculenta Mojito

Mojito

Colocasia sculenta Mojito

🍹 Craving a Mojito? Beat the Summer heat with Mojito Elephant Ears!

Colocasia sculenta Mojito, a spectacular variety of Elephant Ears, is a must for a rare plant collection:

🐘 Striking variegation: bold, mottled leaves in shades of green and dark purple, reminiscent of a refreshing mojito!
🐘 Large, impressive leaves: massive, heart-shaped leaves that create a dramatic and tropical look.
🐘Versatile: thrives in both sun and partial shade, making it adaptable to various garden locations.
🐘 Water-loving: ideal for bog gardens, ponds, or as a stunning addition to water features.
🐘 Container friendly: perfect for pots and containers, allowing you to bring its tropical charm to patios and balconies.
🐘 Fast growing: quickly establishes, providing lush foliage and rapid visual impact.
🐘 Low maintenance: minimal care once planted, making it a great choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
🐘 Heat and cold tolerant: performs well in warm climates. During cool winters, leaves may die back and regrow in Spring.
🐘 Edible tubers: produces edible corms (roots) that are a staple in many cuisines, adding a functional aspect to its beauty.
🐘 Unique garden accent: an eye-catching focal point or accent plant.

🛒 Get some Mojito for your garden

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Date: 31 May 2024 Top Tropicals Telegram channel & chat

Black-black-black plant! Its totally black, thats right

Black ZZ Plant, Zamioculcas x Black Dragon

♣️ Black-black-black plant! It's totally black, that's right.

▪️ Meet the elusive Black ZZ Plant, where the leaves of this dragon truly live up to its name with their mesmerizing black hue.

Zamioculcas x Black Dragon

▪️Indoor plant enthusiasts may be familiar with its green counterpart, but this rare black variety is a collector's dream come true! You can see both green and black varieties on one of the photos.
▪️The Black ZZ Plant is a succulent marvel, boasting dark glossy foliage thanks to its high chlorophyll concentration - a rarity in the plant kingdom.
▪️With its exceptional ability to store water, the ZZ Plant can endure long periods without watering, earning its title as one of the most drought-tolerant plants on the planet.
▪️Sometimes referred to as the Aroid Palm, this ancient relic shares a unique characteristic with Gonatopus: its leaflets can detach, root, and form bulblets, a trait unseen in other aroids outside the Zamioculcadeae family.
▪️Witness the magic as juvenile leaves emerge green and transform into striking black as they mature, adding a touch of mystery and elegance to any indoor oasis.

🛒 Get the Black ZZ and surprise your friends

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