Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

Date: 3 Jun 2024

What is your favorite Mango variety? - the most Frequently Asked Question about fruit trees

Mango and cat

Mango and cat

Mango Alphonso

Mango Alphonso

Mango Maha Chinook

Mango Maha Chinook

Mango Fralan

Mango Fralan

Mango Fruit Cocktail

Mango Fruit Cocktail

Mango Nam Doc Mai

Mango Nam Doc Mai

🥭 What is your favorite Mango variety? - the most Frequently Asked Question about fruit trees.



❤️ Top 5 Favorite Mango we just love:



🥭 1. Alphonso - the best Indian cultivar in terms of sweetness and flavor. One of the rarest varieties and sought after - sweet large juice fruit. Coconut-like flavor. Shop➡️

🥭 2. Maha Chinook - Many consider it the best mango had ever tasted. Very rare mango variety from Singapore. This variety is semi-dwarf and great for pot culture. Nam Doc Mai close relative.

🥭 3. Fralan - Super reliable producer and hardy tree. Green fruit, sweet and juicy. Fralan means "Thunder" - as the fruit cracks when peeled.

🥭 4. Fruit Cocktail - Flavor is an amazing palette of different fruit, with citrus, pineapple, and guava notes.

🥭 5. Nam Doc Mai - It's not just us, everyone loves this Mango! The most popular variety: semi-dwarf and great for pot culture. Eaten green or ripe, a Thailand favorite. It is hands down the most sought after of the Asian mangoes and for good reason.

❓ What is your favorite Mango variety?
Share yours in comments! 👇

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Date: 5 Sep 2024

Join us this Saturday for Fall Plant Market

September 7, 9 am - 4 pm

September  7,  2024  -  SATURDAY  -  Fall  Plant  Market

Join us this Saturday, September 7, for our exciting Fall Plant Market!

This Event will be featuring the largest selection of flowering and fruiting plants! Get unbeatable deals with plants starting at just $2, $5, and $10. Plus, enjoy a free plant with every purchase, and if you're one of the first 25 guests to spend $50, you'll receive a special gift bag!

Our plants have grown big and beautiful over the summer, so don't miss this chance to fill your yard at fantastic prices. Bring friends and family, and let our friendly PeopleCats guide you around the garden. We look forward to seeing you there!

Highlights of the event:

30% OFF online prices, one day only! (excluding 15 gallon material and rare plants)
Gift bags - for first 25 customers with $50 order
$2, $5 and $10 plants
Raffle
Free plant with any purchase as a token of our appreciation

Event discounts valid at both locations:

Ft Myers Garden Center: 13890 Orange River, Ft Myers, FL
Sebring B-Farm: 9100 McRoy Rd, Sebring, FL

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Date: 23 Nov 2024

Monkey Orange or Monkey Ear?

Monkey Orange (Strychnos spinosa)

Monkey Orange (Strychnos spinosa)

Monkey Orange (Strychnos spinosa)

Monkey Orange (Strychnos spinosa)

🐵 Monkey Orange or Monkey Ear? 🙉

🍊 Besides bizarre Monkey Ear Tree that we mentioned earlier, there is another interesting Monkey Tree -

🍊 The Monkey Orange (Strychnos spinosa) is a captivating fruit tree from tropical Africa and Madagascar, known for its vibrant yellow fruits and wide range of uses.

🍊This small to medium-sized tree, has glossy leaves and thorny branches that make it visually striking.

🍊 What does the Monkey Orange taste like?


The fruits, size of an orange, have a hard shell that protects their sweet-tart pulp with interesting pleasant taste somewhat similar to mangosteen. Some people say it tastes like a mix of citrus and pineapple with a hint of fermentation.

🍊Rich in vitamin C and B vitamins, the fruit can be enjoyed fresh or transformed into jams, juices, and even wine.

🍊Its durable wood is prized for carvings, and its leaves and roots are used in traditional medicine and as natural insecticides.

🍊Slow-growing yet resilient, this hardy tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, offering beauty, nourishment, and practicality - an excellent choice for tropical or subtropical landscapes.

🐒 Why is it called Monkey Orange?


The "monkey orange" likely gets its name from its appeal to monkeys that eat the fruit and distribute the seeds in their habitat in Africa.

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Date: 8 Dec 2024

How to harvest and eat Monstera Ice Cream

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit

Monstera deliciosa - Variegated Swiss Cheese Plant leaves

Monstera deliciosa - Variegated Swiss Cheese Plant leaves

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit and flower

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit and flower

🍨 How to harvest and eat Monstera Ice Cream



🍀 Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant - is a stunning jungle climber from Mexico and Guatemala celebrated for its dramatic, perforated leaves and delectable tropical fruit.

🍀 Known for its large, fenestrated leaves with oblong or oval perforations, giving it the nickname "Swiss Cheese Plant."

🍀 In its natural habitat, seedlings grow toward darkness until they locate a tree, then climb toward the light.

🍀 Fruits begin appearing about three years after planting. The 9-inch, green, cone-like fruit ripens over a year, its scales separating to reveal sweet, creamy white pulp.

🍀 Tastes like a mix of pineapple, sugar apple and ice cream with a strong tropical aroma.

🍀 The fruit must be ripe to eat, as unripe pulp contains oxalic acid, which irritates the mouth and throat. To ripen, pick when the base wrinkles slightly, then wrap in a bag. When the scales loosen, it’s ready to eat. Rinse off black specks before eating.

🍀 Spectacular variety Thai Constellation is a stunning variegated form with cream-and-green marbled leaves, has become a collector's dream. Specimens can sell for thousands of dollars, making it one of the most sought-after houseplants.

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Date: 21 Dec 2024

How to make a healthy Avocado Tropical Smoothie - recipe

How to make a healthy Avocado Tropical Smoothie - recipe

How to make a healthy Avocado Tropical Smoothie - recipe



Ingredients:



· 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
· 1 cup coconut milk (or any plant-based milk)
· 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks
· 1/2 banana
· 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
· 1/2 cup ice cubes

Instructions:



· Combine all the ingredients in a blender.
· Blend until smooth and creamy.
· Taste and adjust sweetness with honey or agave if needed.
· Pour into a glass and serve immediately.

🐸 This smoothie is rich, creamy, and packed with tropical vibes - a refreshing and healthy treat!

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