Date: 2 Dec 2021
Attention California gardeners:
New additions to CA list
Photo above: Exotic Stags Horn Fern - Platycerium x Netherlands - that everyone wants to have in their tropical plant collection. We have large developed plants in stock.
More plants added to the list certified for shipping to California
Top Tropicals ships plants Nationwide and Worldwide. We are certified
for shipping to all 50 states including California which has very strict
agricultural regulations from the State.
Additional plant list certified for shipping to California has been
approved, and you can check a few updates at the end of this email. As usual, some
items are limited quantity while many people have been waiting for them to be
approved for shipping. So hurry up, first come, first serve!
Remember to always pay attention if a plant is certified for CA
shipment.
Please note that in addition to our company annual certification approved
by USDA, we are sending a Phyto Certificate with every plant shipment!
Photo above: Xanthosoma albo-marginata
Date: 30 Jun 2021
Black Magic of Colocasias
Spectacular unusual plants
Q: I need something unusual to plant next to a small pond at my front yard. It is full sun location. I need a plant that is not too messy and doesn't require much maintenance. Preferably without flowers, so they don't drop into the water, and not too tall. Any suggestions?
A: Your ideal solution is - colorful Colocasia hybrids with
spectacular large leaves. Our favorite is variety Black Magic - it creates a magic tropical atmosphere. The color of the
leaves in full sun is dark purple, almost black, and the brighter the light,
the deeper the color.
Light colored varieties - Royal Hawaiian Maui Sunrise, with bright sunny stripes, or Illustris, in case you want to create a bright, mixed-color border
around your pond. Colocasias are perfect plants for perimeter borders, and
naturally are marginal plants around lakes and along river banks.
Photo above: for enhanced effect of your Black Magic Colocasias, use Black Magic Ti Leaf for the background planting... Cordyline fruticosa Black Magic
Date: 21 Apr 2021
Trimming Pomegranate Tree
Q: I purchased a Pomegranate var. Vietnam, 3 gal from you in Feb. Your lit says trim for the first 3 years to encourage new growth. How old is my tree, please? Would you recommend I trim before leaving for the summer on April 30?
A: The Pomegranate trees we have for sale are grown from cuttings and are about 2 years old. Once you plant the tree in the ground, it will start producing new shoots. You don't need to trim it now. The best time will be end of summer.
Date: 13 Apr 2021
Barbados Cherry:
equal to 65 oranges!
by Alex Butova, the Witch of Herbs and Cats
...If you are looing for a low-growing tropical fruit tree that's quite
colorful in fruit and starts fruiting right away - plant Barbados Cherry...
...Small, bright red, berry-sized fruit has a vitamin C content up to 65
times that of an orange! A single fruit contains the minimum daily recommended
vitamin C requirements...
...Barbados Cherry is very easy to grow and is generally free of pests,
diseases, and any problems. It is drought tolerant and requires very little
care. And the best part is, it will fruit for you right away! As small as 2"tiny
plant can bear fruit!..
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Date: 4 Apr 2021
Aglaia odorata:
A present from the Greek Goddess
by Alex Butova, the Witch of Herbs and Cats
...The plant's genus name comes from Greek mythology. Aglaia was the name of one of the three Graces.
Aglaia is the Greek goddess of beauty, splendor, glory, magnificence, and adornment...
...Aglaia
odorata produces highly perfumed, tiny yellow flowers almost year round - each about the size and shape of a grain of rice. They
grow in panicles about 2-4"long and are shaped like tiny balls but do not open when the flowers bloom. The scent exuded by Chinese Perfume Tree flowers is sweet
and lemony, with spicy undertones... Aglaia is a must have for every fragrant plant lover!
