Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

Date: 14 Apr 2025

See the Difference: Grow Plants That Protect Your Vision

See the Difference: Grow Plants That Protect Your Vision

👁 See the Difference: Grow Plants That Protect Your Vision



Your eyes work hard every day - give them the nutrition they deserve!
These tropical fruits and plants are rich in Vitamin A and beta-carotene, known to support clear vision, retinal health, and even help prevent age-related eye decline. Grow them in your garden and harvest real, living eye care.

👁 Top 12 Eye-Supporting Fruit and Plants (Vitamin A - Retinol)

  • 🟡 Mango - Packed with beta-carotene, which your body converts into Vitamin A to support sharp, healthy vision.

  • 🟡 Loquat - Naturally rich in Vitamin A, known for supporting retina and eye tissue health.

  • 🟡 Papaya - A tasty source of beta-carotene, great for protecting your eyes and immune system.

  • 🟡 Carambola (Starfruit) - Offers a dose of Vitamin A, beneficial for maintaining clear eyesight.

  • 🟡 Moringa - A leafy powerhouse loaded with beta-carotene that helps support visual health.

  • 🟡 Annatto - High in carotenoids, especially bixin, which may support eye health and clarity.

  • 🟡 Annona - Contains antioxidants, including beta-carotene, to help nourish your eyes.

  • 🟡 Eugenia Cherry (Cherry of the Rio Grande, Brazilian Cherry, Surinam Cherry, Pitomba) – A sweet fruit rich in Vitamin A, promoting overall eye wellness.

  • 🟡 Peach - Supports both skin and eye health with its naturally high Vitamin A content.

  • 🟡 Peanut Butter Fruit - Contains beta-carotene, a powerful nutrient for eye and vision support.

  • 🟡 Canistel (Eggfruit) - Extremely high in beta-carotene, offering deep support for vision and skin.

  • 🟡 Dragon Fruit - Offers beta-carotene and antioxidants that may protect your retinas and night vision.


📚 Learn more about health benefits of tropical plants:


TROPICAL FRUIT HEALTH BENEFITS GUIDE - Part 1 and Part 2

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Date: 2 Feb 2022

5 most rewarding tropical fruit trees

Top Tropicals @ Garden America Radio Show

...The most popular garden radio show Garden America is featuring Top Tropicals topic "5 most practical and rewarding fruit trees for subtropical areas".

1) Jackfruit Orange Crush (Artocarpus heterophyllus)
...We recently obtained this variety and it is hands down the best Jackfruit we ever tasted. It is crunchy, sweet, aromatic, with bright orange pulp...

2) Dwarf Guava Hawaiian Rainbow (Psidium nana)
- A very small version of the favorite aromatic Guava.
- Grows only up to 5-6 ft tall with a short trunk and branching, bushy habit.

3) Yellow Pitaya, Dragon Fruit (Selenicereus megalanthus)
- This particular species of Dragon fruit is the sweetest and has great flavor unlike most pitayas
- doesn't mind regular water and rains but is also drought-tolerant

4) Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica)
- Can be kept as a very compact tree, and fruits in a pot.
- Flowers and fruits right away. The plants are covered with flowers now and setting fruit.
- Very cold hardy to upper 20's, drought tolerant, fast growing

5) Macadamia Nut (Macadamia integrifolia x tetraphylla)
- The most delicious and popular sweet nuts that are usually so expensive, can be produced in your garden!
- Cold hardy, fast growing, and very productive.

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Date: 22 Feb 2023

Benefits of growing your own tropical fruit

"The fruit of the mango tree is no longer forbidden. Indeed, it has been recommended to me by the physicians as an antidote to the plague."
- Louis IX, King of France -

Fluffy cat with a tray of tropical fruit

Q: Why do you want to grow your own tropical fruit tree?

A: Growing your own tropical fruit tree can have many benefits. Here are a few reasons why someone might choose to grow their own tropical fruit tree:

1. Fresh, flavorful fruit: When you grow your own tropical fruit tree, you have access to fresh, flavorful fruit that you may not be able to find at your local grocery store. Tropical fruit, like avocado, mangoes, papayas, and passionfruit, jackfruit, Dragon Fruit, Annona have a short shelf life, and the fruit you find at the store may have been harvested weeks ago. When you grow your own fruit tree, you can pick the fruit when it's fully ripe and enjoy it at its peak flavor. Besides, some rare fruit like Akee or Sapodilla simply never offered from the store.

2. Environmental benefits: Growing your own fruit trees can have environmental benefits. Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the air and release oxygen, which can help reduce your carbon footprint. Additionally, growing your own fruit trees reduces the need to transport fruit long distances, which can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

3. Cost savings: Depending on where you live and the availability of tropical fruit, growing your own fruit tree can be a cost-effective way to enjoy your favorite tropical fruits.

4. Gardening and outdoor hobby: Growing a fruit tree can be a fulfilling and rewarding outdoor hobby. It can also be a great way to teach children about where their food comes from and the importance of taking care of the environment.

Overall, growing your own tropical fruit tree can be a great way to enjoy fresh, flavorful fruit, reduce your carbon footprint, save money, and enjoy a fulfilling outdoor hobby.

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Taking a picture of a mango tree loaded with fruit

In the photo: Mango tree in Top Tropicals garden.

Date: 11 May 2025

How to get your own Dragon Fruit plantation:

📱 How to get your own Dragon Fruit plantation:




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Date: 4 May 2024

Koelreuteria paniculata - Golden Rain Tree

Koelreuteria paniculata - Golden Rain Tree

Koelreuteria paniculata - Golden Rain Tree

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." - Chinese Proverb

📷 Koelreuteria paniculata - Golden Rain Tree, one of the most spectacular trees of subtopics that is actually very cold hardy and drought resistant.
  • 🔰 Cascading clusters of bright yellow flowers in summer are followed by bright pink, papery, lantern-like seed pods that gracefully dangle through autumn.
  • 🔰 Its elegant foliage and attractive form make it a captivating centerpiece in any garden or landscape.
  • 🔰 Very fast growing, nice solution for a shade tree.
  • 🔰 According to ancient Chinese manuscripts, the Golden Rain Tree is crucial for Dragons, as it is believed to be connected to their existence, guarding and complementing each other. Growing these plants is considered auspicious and is believed to safeguard the Dragon family.
2024 is a year of Dragon! 🐉

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