Date: 24 Jul 2023
Easy,
stress-free plants
for Summer planting
Q: With the rising temperatures, I'm concerned about shipping my plants safely. Can they withstand the heat during transit? Also, is it okay to plant them in the ground now, or should I wait for cooler Fall weather?
A: Your concern about shipping plants in hot weather is valid. For sensitive plants, we'll delay shipping until conditions are more favorable in your area. However, there are plenty of heat-tolerant tropical plants that handle shipping well with minimal stress. These plants adapt easily when planted during the hot summer months. Simply follow the included planting instructions, gradually acclimate them to full sun, and they should thrive.
Certain flowering tropical plants, such as Allamandas, Calliandras, Caesalpinias, Adeniums, and Clerodendrums, are excellent options for shipping and establishing during the summer. Flowering vines like Jasmines also adapt well. Consider using Sunshine Booster fertilizers to promote robust growth, they are safe to use right after planting.
Additionally, many fruit trees flourish in heat. Mangoes, Avocados, Pomegranates, Pineapples, Loquats, Eugenias - Tropical cherries, Bananas, Jackfruits, Dragon Fruit, and Olive trees are great choices for summer planting. Noni trees are hardy survivors and usually ship and grow well during the summer, in spite of their lush tropical leaves.
Feel free to check with us about the specific plant you plan to order for its suitability in summer shipping. We're here to take care of your green babies and address your year-round planting needs!
Pitaya, Yellow Dragon Fruit, Selenicereus megalanthus
Jasminum sambac Maid of Orleans thrives and blooms in hot sun
Date: 21 Jun 2019
The Flower of Gold
By Onika Amell, tropical plant specialist
Q: I am concentrating on adding more fragrance to my garden. I've had great success growing gardenias and I have many different varieties, but their flowers are all white, and I would like to add some colors to my garden too. Are there any gardenias available in different colors? I live in Waipio Acres, Hawaii.
A: Meet the very rare and highly fragrant, tropical Gardenia tubifera Kula or Golden gardenia. Kula flowers change color as
they mature, which is a unique feature! Kula flowers start out as cream,
then change to yellow and finally to a beautiful gold. In addition to the
spectacular flowers, this gardenia also has beautiful, leathery, deep green
foliage.
This is a slow-growing and compact plant. Like all the other members in
the Gardenia family, the Golden gardenia will do best in an acidic,
well-drained, and fertile soil. It will appreciate a good deal of direct sunlight but
will be very happy if provided with midday and afternoon shade. As with with
gardenias, the more sunlight the more flowers.
It will eventually grow into a rounded shrub if left unpruned, but also
can be trained into a small tree, maintainable to a height of under 7-8
feet. Blooms will appear from spring onward. Prune after flowering, this will
encourage more flowers in a few months.
Gardeners living in colder areas, do not fret. Gardenias make perfect
container plants and can be grown indoors in colder climates. Just be sure to
provide high light when bringing them indoors.
The fragrance and changing colors of a Gardenia Kula is unforgettable.
They are most fragrant near sunset and during early evening hours. Plant them
near walks and patios where their lovely fragrance can be enjoyed.
This
rare tropical Gardenia is sure to be a conversation piece in any garden.
Great collector's plant!
Recommended fertilizers:
Pink N Good Daily Plant Food - Flower Booster
Tropical Allure - Smart-Release Booster
Limited time special offer:
Instant $5 OFF Golden Gardenia!
Date: 5 Jul 2024
Like the sweet, deep colors of tropical flowers, the fruits of the earth inspire and enrich our lives
Exotic tropical fruit on a tray
📸 Bael Fruit, Mangosteen, Sapodilla, Rambutan, Mango, Maprang - from Thailand fruit market
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Date: 22 Jul 2024
What are 5 most useful edibles for tropical garden?
Hibiscus sabdariffa - Flor de Jamaica, Karkade Sorrel
Gynura procubens - Longevity Spinach, Cholesterol spinach
Sauropus androgynus - Katuk, Tropical Asparagus
Cymbopogon citratus - Lemon grass
Lippia dulcis - Aztec Sweet Herb, Sweetleaf
What are 5 most useful edibles for tropical garden?
- 📍 1. Hibiscus sabdariffa - Flor de Jamaica, Karkade Sorrel - Flowers are used to make a tea "Agua de Flor de Jamaica". Medical studies show that it lowers blood pressure and has diuretic effects. The pleasant flavor is on the tart side similar to a cranberry juice. We make this cold tea every day - perfect for hot summer. Full sun ☀️
- 📍 2. Gynura procubens - Longevity Spinach, Cholesterol spinach - one of the Superfoods, and there are many claims that it lowers cholesterol. We use it in our cooking all the time and so far we are all alive! Full sun☀️
- 📍 3. Sauropus androgynus - Katuk, Tropical Asparagus. Delicious young shoots, one of the most popular leaf vegetables in Southeast Asia. In Vietnam, people cook it in stews and soups. It is among only a few flora containing vitamin K. Full sun or semi-shade☀️🌓
- 📍 4. Cymbopogon citratus - Lemon grass: Versatile performer in the kitchen where it can be used in teas, beverages, herbal medicines, Eastern inspired soups and other dishes. Full sun or semi-shade☀️🌓
- 📍 5. Lippia dulcis - Aztec Sweet Herb, Sweetleaf: Mexican herb with incredibly sweet leaves that can be eaten from the plant like candy or tossed into fruit salads for an unusual addition. It has been used since the time of the Aztecs for coughs and colds. Tastes great, can be used by diabetic patients. We add this herb to Karkade or Mint tea as a sweetener. Shade or semi-shade ☁️ 🌓
Lean more:
📚 Katuk
Longevity spinach post
Longevity Spinach Recipes
Aztec Sweet Herb
🎥 Karkade Tea
Longevity Spinach
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Date: 23 Jun 2024
The best tropical fruit tree for container growing, and the fastest to fruit:
Rollinia (Rollinia deliciosa) - the biggest Annona fruit
Sugar Apple (Annona squamosa)
Guanabana (Annona muricata)
Pineapple Annona Golden (Annona costaricana)
Custard Apple (Annona reticulata)
Mountain Soursop or Hedgehog (Annona montana)
🍏 Annonas (Annona sp) are very much loved tropical fruit. The fruit has smooth, creamy flesh, just like a natural custard - hence one of the common names - "Custard Apple". Growing an Annona tree is a rewarding experience, its a small compact tree that will let you enjoy its creamy and exotic fruit right away.
The best tropical tree suited for container growing, due to its small height. It can be maintained within 6-8 ft tall.
The fastest fruiting tree: 2-3-4 years from seed to fruit, depending on species.
Most species are deciduous: drop leaves during winter-spring.
Thrives in frost-free climate. Some species are cold hardier than others. Container culture is a good way to cold protect these beautiful small trees.
❤️ 6 top most popular Annonas:
- ▪️ Rollinia (Rollinia deliciosa) - the biggest Annona fruit and the most showy
- ▪️ Sugar Apple (Annona squamosa) - the most popular
- ▪️ Guanabana (Annona muricata) - the most cold sensitive but the fruit is so tasty!
- ▪️ Pineapple Annona Golden (Annona costaricana) - cold hardy and easy to grow
- ▪️ Custard Apple (Annona reticulata) - with red flesh
- ▪️ Mountain Soursop or Hedgehog (Annona montana) - mentioned earlier, cold hardy
📚 Learn more:
Horoscope for Guanabana tree
Hedgehog Mountain Soursop - Annona montana
How to grow and hand-pollinate Guanabana Tree indoors (PDF)
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