Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

Date: 18 Jan 2025

Forest wilderness

Forest wilderness

🍑 Forest wilderness



"The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness."
- John Muir

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Date: 20 Jan 2024

Cat of the Month:
Winter Adventure of Lisa the Cat

Norwegian  Forest  Cat  -  Skogkatt  Lisa  on  the  table

After publishing the story about Skogkatts - Norwegian Forest Cats, we received inquiries about Lisa, if she is available for adoption? Luckily, Lisa now has her wonderful sweet home in Sweden, so unfortunately for those who fell in love with her, she is not adoptable. But Lisa's life story wasn't all that sweet and simple! Rather thrilling and adventurous. So we decided to share her story with you...

By Alex Butova, the Witch of Herbs and Cats

"...Lisa, who illustrated our story about Skogkatt Cat Breed, lives with my daughter Vanda, along with her family: husband Vitaly and two children - Max and Maria. They live in Sweden. Lisa is 13 years old now. About 10 years ago, Lisa had a heartbreaking adventure almost ended with a tragedy... But luckily, she made it through. However, since then, she can't jump high and sometimes walks funny, sways and limps... And here's what happened..."

Norwegian  Forest  Cat  -  Skogkatt  Lisa  with  girl  Maria

Date: 17 Jul 2024

Use your yard instead of being used by your yard!

Exotic tropical fruit and edibles - Food Forest

Exotic tropical fruit and edibles - Food Forest

🥭 Use your yard instead of being used by your yard!



Tired of mowing a boring lawn? Get some colors in your yard and grow edible landscape!

Select useful, functional plants:
🌺 Spectacular Eye Candies
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🌳 Hedges with Benefits
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Butterfly Attractors
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🍒 Food Forest
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At TopTropicals, we have 25 years experience growing rare tropical fruit trees and flowering plants.

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Date: 5 Apr 2025

Go Bananas - up to 20% OFF Banana Trees!

Now through 4/15 - Limited Time Only!

Banana  varieties  collage

Banana Health Benefits

Bananas are a powerhouse of nutrition - rich in potassium for heart health, and packed with vitamins B6 and C to boost energy and immunity. They come from fast-growing, easy-care trees that thrive in warm climates or containers. Whether eaten fresh, blended, or baked, bananas are a naturally sweet and tasty treat you can grow yourself!

Ready to turn your garden into a tropical paradise and grow your own delicious bananas? Now's your chance - use our offer below!

A Banana for Every Space and Taste

At Top Tropicals, we've got over a dozen top banana varieties - from exotic ornamental beauties like Blood Leaf and Siam Ruby to edible showstoppers. Edible varieties range from popular, heavy-producing types like Double Mahoi to rare collector favorites like Ice Cream (Blue Java) - the kind you'll never find at the grocery store. We also carry dwarf varieties that grow just 4 feet tall but still produce full-sized fruit - perfect for containers, patios, and small spaces. Collect them all - edible, ornamental, dwarf, rare - and enjoy the fun, flavor, and beauty of growing your own banana grove.

From Collectors to Beginners - We've Got Your Banana

"Growing bananas is like growing sunshine. They bring energy, beauty, and fruit to your doorstep." - said Dr. Richard Campbell, tropical fruit expert and co-creator of the condo mango concept.

Growing bananas is easy, low-maintenance, and budget-friendly. With Sunshine Boosters plant food, these tropical favorites grow fast and can start producing as soon as next season! Whether you live in the South or up North, in a house or an apartment - you can grow your own bananas in the garden, on a balcony, patio, or lanai and enjoy the taste of the tropics at home.

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Additional 10% off your entire purchase (including any other plants), saving total of 20% on your Banana trees:

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Min order $150, excluding S/H. Exp. 4-15-25

Hurry, offer ends April 15th!

Banana  Truly  Tiny

Learn More About Banana Varieties:

- Top Ornamental Banana Varieties - Which One Belongs in Your Garden?
- Best Edible Bananas to Grow - Sweet, Unique, and Delicious!
- How Many Banana Varieties Can You Grow? (More Than You Think!)

Sunshine  Boosters  fertilizers  for  Banana  trees

In the photo above: Sunshine Boosters are the best fertilizers for ornamental (Sunshine Robusta) and edible bananas (Sunshine C-Cibus).

Date: 4 Apr 2026

Rare Night-Blooming Cactus that Glows and Grows Large Edible Fruit

Epiphyllum hookeri - Rare Night-Blooming Cactus with fragrant flowers and large edible fruit

Epiphyllum hookeri - Rare Night-Blooming Cactus with fragrant flowers and large edible fruit

Epiphyllum hookeri - Night-Blooming Cactus with large leaves

Epiphyllum hookeri - Night-Blooming Cactus with large leaves

Epiphyllum hookeri - Night-Blooming Cactus large flowers

Epiphyllum hookeri - Night-Blooming Cactus large flowers

Rare Night-Blooming Cactus that Glows and Grows Large Edible Fruit 🍅

Did you know this nigh blooming beauty has large edible fruit? Why the Epiphyllum hookeri is the ultimate two-for-one plant for tropical garden lovers.

Climbing Cactus Plant Facts

Botanical name: Epiphyllum hookeri, Epiphyllum strictum, Epiphyllum stenopetalum, Epiphyllum phyllanthus
Also known as: Climbing Cactus, Hooker's Orchid Cactus
USDA Zone: 9 - 11
Highligths Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowers
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🌠 The Midnight Spectacle



Most gardeners grow the Epiphyllum hookeri for its "ghostly" white flowers. These massive, fragrant blooms wait until sunset to unfurl, reaching their peak beauty under the moonlight before fading at dawn.

🌠 The Edible Bonus



What many don’t realize is that this specific seed-grown type is a "fruiting" powerhouse. After the dramatic floral display, the plant sets smooth, elongated fruit. The flavor? Mild, sweet, and surprisingly refreshing -think of it as a garden-grown secret.

🌠 How to Grow It



Light: Filtered sun or bright shade (no harsh midday sun!).
Hydration: Regular watering in well-drained soil.
Display: It’s a natural climber/cascader—put it in a hanging basket and let it shine.

🛒 Claim your fruiting night-bloomer

Collect epiphytic jungle cacti:
· Epiphyllum hookeri - Large-Fruiting Night-Blooming Cactus
· Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night

Belle de Nuit Plant Facts

Botanical name: Epiphyllum oxypetalum
Also known as: Belle de Nuit, Lady of the Night, Queen of the Night, Night blooming Cereus, Dutchman's Pipe
USDA Zone: 9 - 11
Highligths Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeShadeWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyEpiphyte plantWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
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· Pseudorhipsalis (Wittia) amazonica - Blue Flame

Purple Rhipsalis Plant Facts

Botanical name: Pseudorhipsalis amazonica, Wittia Amazonica, Disocactus amazonicus, Wittiocactus amazonicus
Also known as: Purple Rhipsalis, Blue Flame
USDA Zone: 9 - 11
Highligths Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyBlue, lavender, purple flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
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· Epiphyllum guatemalense Monstrosa - Orchid Cactus, Curly Locks
· Disocactus ackermanni - Red Orchid Jungle Cactus

📚 Learn more:


Epiphyllum species in Plant Encyclopedia
Moonlight Cactus, the Night Blooming Wonder with a mystical twist: Epiphyllum oxypetalum FAQ
Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night Cactus in Plant Encyclopedia
Does Queen of the Night bloom only one night out of the year?
Weird cactus looks like pasta with Dragon Fruit
This giant red stared right back at me
Red Orchid Cactus puts out the biggest bloom show
Pseudorhipsalis (Wittia) amazonica - Blue Flamу Jungle Cactus
Epiphyllum guatemalense Monstrosa - Orchid Cactus, Curly Locks

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