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 ☁️ 🌓
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)
🏆 The best tropical fruit tree for container growing, and the fastest to fruit:Annona.
🍏 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
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Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell, probably the most
spectacular fast growing tropical vine! The stunning flower has splendid rich tones
that are a marvel to see! This tropical vine is definitely a must in any
tropical collection since it has so many great features: fast growing, takes
from full sun to deep shade, beautiful tri-color sunset-bright scented flowers,
large tropical-looking velvet leaves, blooms sporadically year round,
relatively cold hardy, can be grown in container and easily controlled.
Date: 1 Oct 2024
How to add a splash of tropical flair to your plant collection
Medinilla scortechinii - Orange Spike
Medinilla scortechinii - Orange Spike
😍 How to add a splash of tropical flair to your plant collection
🟠 Medinilla scortechinii - Orange Spike! Not everyone knows about this rare exotic Medinilla that comes in a vibrant orange, making it a rare gem for your garden or home!
🟠 This little shrub grows only 1 to 2 feet, with a charming, low-spreading growth habit. Its dark green, leathery leaves provide a stunning backdrop for the eye-catching bright orange stalks and panicles that bloom like tropical coral branches. Talk about a showstopper!
🟠 Perfect as a semi-terrestrial or epiphytic shrub, the Orange Spike thrives in moist, semi-shaded conditions - think bright filtered light or light shade. Just remember to keep the soil well-drained and slightly moist; nobody likes soggy roots.
🟠 Whether you're looking for a potted plant or a new indoor companion, Medinilla scortechinii makes for an excellent houseplant or decorative piece. Bring home this tropical wonder and watch it brighten your space with its dazzling orange blooms!
