Date: 6 Oct 2024
Eight most spectacular gingers
Photo above: Costus arabicus - Spiral Ginger
Q: I grow ginger for cooking, but I know that some varieties have showy flowers. What gingers can you recommend as ornamentals?
A: Ginger is famous for its culinary and medicinal uses, and many species are also strikingly beautiful, making them perfect centerpieces for tropical gardens or potted plant collections, especially in shaded spots. Here are a few of our favorite cultivars.
1. Yellow Butterfly Ginger
Hedychium flavum x coronarium - Yellow Butterfly Ginger, Nardo Ginger Lily - rare hybrid of White Butterfly ginger we mentioned earlier (https://t.me/TopTropicals/710), it is more vigorous and tall than its parent. With attractive long green leaves with a slight fuzziness, this ginger has open long spikes of pastel yellow flowers with a beautiful heady aroma. Exquisitely fragrant!
2. Variegated Spiral Ginger
Costus arabicus (amazonicus) variegata - Variegated Spiral Ginger - is a tropical stunner originally from South America but adored in Hawaii and Florida. This ginger's eye-catching, spiraling stems are streaked with striking white variegation, topped with elegant pure white flowers with yellow centers. The pure white blooms are truly a piece of art! Perfect for shade gardens, this plant thrives in moist soil and loves plenty of water. If you're looking to add a bit of drama and elegance to your garden, this beauty is a must-have!
3. Pine Cone (Shampoo) Ginger
Zingiber Zerumbet - Pine Cone Ginger, Shampoo Ginger - is probably the most popular one. All parts of this ginger are spicy fragrant. The cone shaped flowers are long lasting and useful for cut flower arrangements. It is in fact used as a shampoo in Asia and Hawaii, and as an ingredient in several commercial shampoos! Pinecone ginger is considered a "canoe plant", that is, a plant introduced throughout the Pacific by the ancient Polynesian settlers.
4. Spiral Raspberry Ginger
Costus vargasii - Spiral Ginger Raspberry Yogurt - The name refers to the colorful raspberry colored stem, but that's not the only colorful thing about it: the leaves are dark green, long and glossy with velvety deep purple undersides. The inflorescence is a vivid red with tight bracts and bold yellow flowers. The butterflies love to drink the nectar from the flowers. Large vigorous ginger, growing up to 5-6 ft tall.
5. Cameroon Costus African Princess
Costus fissiligulatus - African Princess, Cameroon Costus - from Gabon in West Africa. It has a dazzling pink trumpet flower with a yellow throat. It is very floriferous with an inflorescence of numerous flower buds on a shortish plant of 3-4 ft that stands very erect. It is an easy grower.
6. Red Button Ginger (French Kiss)
Costus spicatus x woodsonii - Red Button Ginger, French Kiss: this ginger's inflorescence resembles a cluster of bright red buttons, making it a standout in tropical gardens.
7. White Butterfly Ginger
Hedychium coronarium - White Butterfly Ginger is a must for every Southern garden. It is famous for its intense, sweet scent. Symbol of Hawaiian Paradise along with Plumeria and Jasmine. It is popular in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands for leis and hair adornments and bears fragrant, butterfly-resembling flowers in summer. It has long lasting cut flowers, ideal for scenting the home. Can survive light freezes, with tops regrowing in the spring. Takes sun or shade.
8. Laos Silver Stripe Peacock Ginger
Kaempferia angustifolia - Laos Silver Stripe is one of the most beautiful of all the Kaempferia Peacock Ginger cultivars. It is one of the large types. The plant has boldly striped leaves of green and silver. The flowers are orchid shaped white and purple. Small, compact perennial, great for container culture. This hard to find variety is a must for every Ginger collector.
Date: 30 Dec 2024
2025:
The Year of the Green Wood Snake
A Time for Wisdom, Growth, and Renewal
Are You Ready to Transform?
Q: What does the new year 2025 offer in horoscope? And what are the lucky plants for the New Year 2025?
A: On January 29th, 2025, Asia ushers in the Lunar New Year of the Green Wood Snake, a symbol of wisdom, transformation, and creativity. This isn't just any snake year; it's one filled with the potential for significant personal and communal evolution.
What Makes the Snake So Special?
In Chinese astrology, the Snake is known for its intelligence, elegance,
and quiet strength, paired with the Wood element to foster creativity and
flexibility in 2025. Are you ready to shed old habits and embrace new
possibilities?
What Does It Mean to Be Born in the Year of the Snake?
Those born under the Snake sign are intelligent, creative, and determined,
often thriving under pressure. This year offers them a special opportunity to
leverage their talents fully.
How Can the Snake Inspire You?
The Snake's ability to solve problems and adapt to changes encourages us to
face life's challenges with grace. What will you shed this year to reveal
your best self?
What Can We Learn from Snake Myths?
The legend of Nuwa, the goddess who embodies creation and balance, teaches
us about renewal and harmony. How will you harness this energy in 2025?
Why Is 2025 Perfect for Growing Something New?
The Wood Green Snake, as the Patroness of Plants, makes 2025 an ideal year
for gardening and embracing nature. What will you grow this year?
How Can You Blossom in 2025?
This year encourages personal growth, healthier habits, and creativity.
What steps will you take to thrive?
Are You Ready to Embrace the Possibilities?
2025 invites you to grow, create, and transform. Follow the Snake's lead
and make it a year to remember. What will you achieve in the Year of the Green
Wood Snake?
What are Snake's lucky plants and your lucky plants for the New Year
2025?
Find out now! Check out the lucky plants especially for you, depending
on the year you were born:
Date: 12 Jan 2025
We ship year around!
Watch the weather and use a heat pack!
Q: Do you ship plants in Winter or should I wait to place an order until Spring?
A: We offer year-round shipping to all 50 states, with weather conditions at the destination in mind: when temperatures are above 35F in winter and below 100F in summer to ensure your plants arrive in the best condition.
If the weather in your area isn't suitable for shipping, we can hold your order until conditions improve. For extra protection during colder months, we recommend using heat packs.
To minimize stress on your plants, consider using FedEx Hold locations - these temperature-controlled spots ensure a safe, convenient pickup, and prevent your box from being left outside in extreme temperatures. You can find these pickup locations at FedEx stores, Walgreens, many Dollar General stores, and other retailers.
Date: 18 Feb 2025
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Your Carefree Tropical Paradise:
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Beautiful flowers and Edibles
It's no secret that everyone's dream plant is the one that requires little to no care yet still blesses us with the beauty of flowers or the bounty of fruits. Does such a plant exist? Some might say, "Sure, get a plastic one!" But the truth is, some tropical plants, which typically need a lot of water and nourishment, can thrive with minimal effort.
Dive into our Useful Succulent Sale, where you'll find plants like the enchanting Plumerias, the striking Adeniums (Desert Roses) and Starfish Flower, fragrant Epiphyllums (Queen of the night), delicious Dragon Fruits, and exotic Barbados Gooseberries that promise a low-maintenance slice of paradise. These hardy succulents need just sunshine, occasional watering, and a splash of our liquid Sunshine Boosters for flourishing flowers and fruits. Take advantage of our INSTANT 15% discount on all these splendid succulents - one week only!
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Dragon Fruit, or Pitaya - a striking member of the cactus family known for its spectacular night-blooming flowers and vibrant fruit. This climbing cactus can stretch up to 30 feet, producing fruit with flesh in shades of white, red, or magenta. Rich in antioxidants, it offers health benefits such as reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease. A staple in both traditional and modern cuisine, it's featured in products from major brands like Tropicana and Snapple. According to the legend the fruit was created thousands of years ago by fire breathing dragons.
Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night - exotic cactus from tropical rainforests with large, meaty leaves and spectacular, huge white flowers that bloom nocturnally, filling the night with their powerful fragrance. A truly mesmerizing addition to any Southern or indoor garden.
Date: 26 Apr 2025
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