Date: 9 Dec 2023
Sunshine supplement kit for cold hardiness
Video by Scott Riddle
Discover the cool story of Scott Riddle, a well-known plant enthusiast with a
popular YouTube channel dedicated to his tropical plant collection. In this video, Scott shares his firsthand experience with our Sunshine micro-element kit, designed to enhance the cold hardiness of
plants.
Living in the unpredictable climate of the California mountains, where he
cultivates tropical plants in a zone higher than recommended, Scott faced the challenge of unexpected freezes. The boosters hopefully will
be a game-changer for him, reinforcing his plants for the winter season. This insightful and
detailed video is a valuable resource for anyone engaged in zone-pushing, aiming
to fortify their tropical plants against the rigors of challenging weather conditions.
Here at Top Tropicals, we have already applied two pre-winter treatments of Sunshine Power-Si formula, in combination with the bio-stimulant Sunshine Epi and micro-elements. One in November, the second one in the beginning of December. So far, after a couple of cold nights, the plants still look happy. Stay warm and get prepared!"
Date: 7 Jul 2023
Fertilizing a Mango tree in container
Q: I live in the area with cooler winters so I am keeping my mango tree in a pot. What fertilizer do you recommend for the best growth and fruit production?
A: If you're growing fruit trees in pots, using liquid fertilizers is a great choice. And when it comes to liquid fertilizers, ones that are based on amino acids are super cool because they're natural and plants can gobble up all the good stuff without any problems. So, if you have a mango tree, the absolute star in amino acid-based fertilizers is -
Your tree will be doing a happy dance with this stuff!
Why Sunshine Boosters liquid fertilizers are so popular?
Here are a few awesome reasons:
1. Speedy nutrients: Sunshine Boosters liquid fertilizers are like a fast pass for plants. They get absorbed by the roots super quick, giving your fruit tree a speedy delivery of all the nutrients it needs. This is especially great for potted plants with limited soil space, like those yummy fruit trees.
2. Nutrients for all: Sunshine Boosters are like the fairy godmothers of nutrients. When you pour them around the base of your tree, they spread out evenly, making sure every bit of the tree gets its fair share of the good stuff. No nutrient deficiencies allowed!
3. The power of precision: Sunshine Boosters liquid fertilizers and other cool plant supplements let you become a master mixologist for your plant. You can measure and mix them just right, giving your tree the exact nutrients it craves. It's like creating a customized cocktail for your tree's taste buds. Try adding the magic works of SUNSHINE Microelement Supplement Kit - that improves hardiness, vigor, and production.
4. Leafy goodness: Sunshine Boosters have a secret talent - they can be sprayed directly on the leaves! It's like giving your tree a refreshing nutrient-packed spa treatment. The leaves slurp up those nutrients, bypassing any soil limitations. Talk about a VIP treatment!
Remember, while liquid fertilizers are awesome, they work best when you team them up with other good plant care practices. So don't forget to water properly, keep that soil in tip-top shape, and give your tree plenty of sunshine. With this dream team, your potted mango tree will thrive and grow like a champ!
Date: 27 Jan 2026
🌸 Adenium, Coffee, and Donuts
Sunshine: So it is a team plant. Everyone blooms, nobody agrees.
Smokey: Yet it grows just fine.
Sunshine: That is the secret. Coffee and donuts.
🌸Featured Adeniums
Recommended by our Horticulturist, Tatiana Anderson
Deep magenta flowers with a velvety look and a darker, almost black edge. A bold, elegant adenium that stands out immediately.
Bright yellow and mauve swirls across layered petals create a warm, cheerful bloom that lives up to its name.
Clean white petals brushed with playful pink streaks. A reliable bloomer
with soft ruffled flowers.
Known for its three-color effect, shifting from yellow to pink to nearly white on the same plant.
Cheerful yellow petals dipped in cherry red with bold ruffled layers. Bright, playful, and impossible to miss.
Nearly black petals with a glowing red center. Dark, dramatic, and different.
Date: 11 Mar 2026
📅 Do Not Miss: March 21 - Spring Equinox Plant Market
🍩 Saturday, March 21, 2026: 9 am - 4 pm
Smokey: You'd be perfect for a Gulf beach cafe. But gardeners don't come here for donuts.
Sunshine: Really? Then why do they come?
Smokey: Some gardeners lost plants to the freeze. Others want trees that will handle winter better. Cold-hardy avocados. Macadamia. Grumichama. And some just come for fun - to see the PeopleCats.
Sunshine: And my charm... and my donuts will make it more fun.
Read more about Smokey & Sunshine
Ft Myers Garden Center: 13890 Orange River, Ft Myers,
FL
Sebring B-Farm
: 9100 McRoy Rd, Sebring, FL
More Spring Equinox Plant Market details
🌞 Welcome to our Spring Equinox Plant Market, proudly hosted by the PeopleCats of Top Tropicals.
This one feels different.
After Florida’s record freeze, many gardens are brown, trimmed back, or missing a few old friends. We felt it too. And now - we rebuild.
The equinox marks equal day and night. More light ahead. New growth beginning.
And the PeopleCats are ready🐾.
- 🐱King is back on gate duty - inspecting every vehicle for proper plant-hauling capacity.
- 😺Paisley is rearranging freeze survivors and new arrivals like a design consultant.
- 😼Snitch is supervising recovery efforts from a comfortable chair.
- 😸Persephone is checking under tables for "hidden spring energy."
- 😻Sushi and Loki are preparing for guided garden tours - recovery edition.
This is not just a plant market. This is the spring reset.
👍 Why You Should Come
It is finally warm in Florida. After several nights of hard freeze, some plants survived - and some didn’t. This event is your chance to see real freeze champions in person.
If you lost plants, you are not alone. If you are ready to plant smarter, this is your moment.
Walk the gardens. See proven winter survivors. Discover cold-hardy fruit trees and resilient ornamentals. Get practical advice about replanting after freeze. This is rebuilding - Florida style.
♥️ What Makes This Event Special
We are featuring:
- Verified freeze survivors
- Cold-hardy fruit trees
- Tough flowering trees and shrubs
- Replacement plants for damaged landscapes
- Smart layering ideas for frost-resilient gardens
- You will see which species handled 25F with wind and multiple nights of freeze - with no protection.
Real-world test. Real results.
Cold hardy fruit favorites include:
- Cold-hardy Avocado varieties, including varieties, which are cold hardy to 15-20°F: Joey, Fantastic, Mexicola, Poncho, Brogdon and more.
- Macadamia Nut Trees
- Eugenia Cherries, including Rio Grande and Grumichama
- Gin Berry and Jaboticaba
- Loquat and Cattley Guava
- Peaches and Pomegranates
🌸 Cold hardy subtropical flowering trees including:
- Bauhinias and Tabebuias
- Mexican Bird of Paradise - Caesalpinia mexicana
- Jacaranda and Magnolia
🎉Event Highlights
- 30% OFF online prices
- FREE plants with purchase
- $5-10 specials
- Exciting raffle prizes
🌳Don't just mow - grow!
Start your food forest, beat rising prices, and plant a future your family will thank you for.
Date: 23 Oct 2024
How a fast-growing screen becomes a honey-fragrant wildlife attractor
Acacia farnesiana - Sweet Mimosa
😊 How a fast-growing screen becomes a honey-fragrant wildlife attractor
- 🐝 Acacia farnesiana - Sweet Mimosa - is a delightful evergreen shrub that's as tough as it is charming!
- 🐝 This large, multi-stem shrub can reach 15 feet tall and wide and sports thorny branches - a real character with a wild streak! But don't let the thorns scare you off; it offers rewards aplenty.
- 🐝 Its canary-yellow, powder-puff flowers bloom all winter through spring, filling the air with a honey-like fragrance that attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.
- 🐝 This plant doesn't just survive - it thrives in poor soils, tolerates drought and alkaline conditions, and grows incredibly fast!
- 🐝 Whether you're planting it as a privacy screen or just looking for a pop of cheerful color during chilly months, this hardy shrub keeps its evergreen leaves even through cold snaps when other plants throw in the towel.
- 🐝 Native to Mexico and Central America, Sweet Mimosa has spread its charm far and wide, becoming popular in southern U.S. landscapes like Florida, Texas, and Arizona. It even finds use in perfume production with its flowers contributing to the fragrance known as "cassie" in Europe.
- 🐝 Every gardener should have this resilient plant ready to brighten the garden and attract wildlife year-round!
🛒 Plant Sweet Mimosa
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