🎄 Holiday Plant Market:
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM 🎉

Smokey: We invited people, so we need to be prepared for the crowd.
Sunshine: I am prepared. I saw yummy donuts on the flyer.
Smokey: Of course you did, genius. You are responsible for donuts and coffee.

It is almost here. Our big end-of-season Plant Day. All year we grow the rare and unusual plants that will be featured at this event, and Saturday is the day they finally meet their new homes. The garden turns into a small holiday escape: fresh air, bright colors, music, snacks, and the PeopleCats greeting everyone like they have known you for years.

Meet PeopleCats crew in charge

King

Sushi

Snitch

Paisley

Persephone

Loki

Why you should come

It is December in Florida - warm breeze, sunshine, and perfect planting weather. While the rest of the country is scraping frost off windshields, you're choosing which banana tree to take home. Come enjoy a colorful Saturday surrounded by plants, music, snacks, and friendly PeopleCats. This is your holiday escape, your plant-hunting adventure, and your chance to bring home something amazing before the season ends.

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*️⃣ Stop Babysitting Your Trees - Grow Cold Hardy Avocados Instead

You always wanted an avocado tree. Not in Miami - right there in Central Florida, in your own yard. You planted one, it grew well for a few years, and it felt like you finally figured it out. Then 2026 hit. A few cold nights, temperatures dropped below what your area usually sees, and the tree was gone.

Here is the part most people miss: USDA zones are based on average minimums, not the worst freezes. One bad night can erase years of growth.

That does not mean avocado will not work. It means you planted the wrong variety. Cold hardy avocados are built for exactly this kind of surprise.

This USDA Zone map makes one thing clear: all of Florida can grow avocado. The question is not if - it is which variety. From North Florida (8b) to South Florida (11a), there is always an option that fits your conditions.

If you are outside Florida - in Texas, Louisiana, California, or anywhere else - the same rule applies. Start with your USDA zone, then choose the right type of avocado for it. You can check your local zone here

So what does this mean for your yard? It is not about trying again and hoping for a warmer winter. It is about choosing a tree that actually matches your zone.

Cold Hardy Avocado Varieties for Reliable Harvests

See more varieties in our Master Avocado Varieties table

Microclimate matters more than your zone. The same yard can have warm and cold pockets. Plant near a south-facing wall, under light canopy, or in a spot protected from wind, and you gain a few critical degrees on cold nights.

Young avocado trees need protection during their first winters. They have not built enough wood or root strength yet, so even a short cold snap can damage them. Simple steps like frost cloth, wind protection, or temporary covers can make the difference between a setback and a loss.

You may see avocados labeled as Type A or Type B. This refers to how the flowers open, not cold hardiness. Some people mix both types to improve pollination, and while a single tree can still produce fruit, having two different types is beneficial and can increase your harvest.

Practical Planting Advice

• Plant on a mound
  Raise the root zone 4-8 inches for fast drainage.
• Avoid low spots
  Standing water is worse than drought for avocados.
• Full sun
  Maximum light = stronger growth and better recovery.
• Use microclimate
  South-facing wall, light canopy, or wind protection adds critical warmth.
• Do not overwater
  Let the top layer dry slightly between watering.
• Protect first winter
  Cover young trees during cold nights.

✅ Stop Guessing. Plant What Works.

Cold hardy avocados are not theory - they are proven to handle real conditions. Choose the right variety for your zone, plant it correctly, and you stop replacing trees after every cold snap.

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🎁 Mothers Day plant gift guide: something for every kind of mom

Skip the bouquet, give her something that grows

Some gifts last a few days. These don't. Right now, these plants are at their best in our nursery - full, established, and ready to impress the moment she sees them. This year, give her something that doesn’t fade. Pick a plant that will keep growing, blooming, and reminding her of you long after Mother's Day is over. Here are a few easy ways to choose the right one.

Plumeria Plant Facts

Botanical name: Plumeria sp.
Also known as: Plumeria, Frangipani

USDA Zone: 9 - 11

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All of these grow well in containers and are beginner-friendly.

1. For moms who love fragrance - give her living perfume ✨

These are the plants people remember. Soft, rich scent that fills the garden, patio, or even a warm evening indoors.

• Champaka Joy Perfume Tree - the legendary Joy perfume flower - rich, sweet, and unmistakably bubble gum-like.
• Magnolia Little Gem - the classic Southern magnolia in a smaller form - big, creamy, fragrant blooms that never go out of style.
• Wrightia religiosa - a sacred Buddhist tree - delicate white flowers with a soft jasmine fragrance that feels calm and refined.
• href="https://toptropicals.com/store/findname/Jasminum-Sambac.htm?utm_source=mlist" >Jasmine Sambac - intensely fragrant and impossible to ignore - once you have it, you won’t want a garden without it
• Plumeria - the iconic Aloha flower - bold color, rich perfume, and pure tropical feeling in bloom.
• Parijat Tree Jasmine (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis) - blooms at night and fills the air with a gentle, unforgettable fragrance.

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2. For easy care and everyday enjoyment - beautiful, low maintenance choices 🌸

• Jatropha podagrica - Buddha Belly - a quirky caudex plant with a swollen trunk and bright red flowers that shows character without needing much care.
• Dorstenia bahiensis - Mattress Button Plant - a strange, sculptural plant with flat, button-like blooms that always gets people curious.
• Columnea - Flying Goldfish Plant - trailing stems covered in bright orange flowers that look just like little goldfish in motion.
• Adeniums - collectible forms in many colors - bold caudex shapes and striking blooms, easy to grow and hard to stop collecting.

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3. For the plant collector - rare, unusual, unforgettable 🔮

For moms who already have a garden... and still want something different.

• Rainbow Eucalyptus - a one-of-a-kind tree with peeling bark that reveals streaks of green, orange, red, and purple like living artwork.
• Tacca Bat Head Lily - an unforgettable plant with dark, bat-shaped flowers and long whiskers that look almost unreal.
• Dwarf Ceiba Princess - a rare, compact silk floss tree with a sculptural trunk and soft, showy blooms that feel truly special.

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4. For the fruit lover - grow something she can enjoy and taste 🍒

A gift that turns into harvest. Fresh fruit, right from her own garden.

Mango Plant Facts

Botanical name: Mangifera indica
Also known as: Mango

USDA Zone: 9 - 11

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Avocado Plant Facts

Botanical name: Persea americana, Persea gratissima
Also known as: Avocado, Alligator Pear, Aguacate, Abacate

USDA Zone: 9 - 11

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• Jaboticaba - a truly unique fruit tree that produces sweet, grape-like fruit right on the trunk, turning it into a conversation piece.
• Rose Apple - crisp, refreshing fruit with a light floral taste and a beautiful ornamental tree to match.
• Java Plum (Jambolan) - deep purple fruit with a sweet-tart flavor, loved for both its taste and its shade tree presence.
• Mango - the king of tropical fruit - rich, sweet, and incredibly rewarding to grow in your own garden.
• Avocado - creamy, nutrient-rich fruit from a tree that becomes a long-term staple in the garden.
• Eugenia cherries - Surinam Cherry, Rio Grande and Grumichama - compact trees with glossy foliage and delicious, dark cherries that are easy to grow and quick to fruit.

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Mothers Day Gift Card 💌

Still not sure what to choose? A gift card keeps it simple. She can pick exactly what she wants, when she is ready for it. No guessing, no pressure - just something she will actually enjoy.