Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

Date: 11 Apr 2026

Plumeria rainbow: Symbol of the Tropics

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Plumeria rainbow: Symbol of the Tropics 🌈

Plumerias are one of those plants that instantly feel like a vacation - soft, fragrant flowers, warm colors, and that unmistakable tropical look. Known as a symbol of Hawaii and the Aloha spirit, they’re loved for their scent, their beauty, and how effortlessly they turn any space into something special. And the best part - their colors feel almost endless, from soft pastels to rich, glowing tropical tones, even into rainbow-like multicolor blooms.

💡 How to Grow a Blooming Plumeria?



Plumerias are surprisingly easy to grow - once you follow a few simple rules, they almost take care of themselves. Give them sun, fast-draining soil, and don’t overwater, and they’ll reward you with strong growth and fragrant blooms.
In #PlumeriaRainbow series, we’ll share simple tips to keep them happy, healthy, and blooming - bringing that perfumed tropical Aloha right into your garden.

🌸 Today's featured plumerias


  •  ✦ Plumeria Granny - a full, eye-catching variety with rich pink blooms ranging from soft blush to deeper rosy tones, often mixed within the same cluster. Petals are smooth and slightly overlapping, giving flowers a rounded, softly layered look. It blooms in dense clusters, creating a lush, full appearance that stands out from a distance while still showing nice detail up close.

  •  ✦ Plumeria Som Paruay - a bright, cheerful "Rainbow" variety with golden-yellow centers blending into orange, coral, and rosy pink edges. The smooth color gradient gives each flower a warm, glowing look. Clusters are vibrant and lively, adding strong tropical color. The name comes from Thai - Som means orange, Paruay refers to prosperity and good fortune.

  •  ✦ Plumeria Yellow Maha - a striking variety with extra-long petals in bright yellow, cleanly outlined in white. The shape alone makes it stand out. It is also super aromatic - yellow varieties are the most fragrant, filling the air with a strong, sweet scent.

  •  ✦ Plumeria Moung Jack (Jacque) - a softer, more unusual variety with lavender-pink tones and a warm yellow-orange center. The color is smooth and slightly muted, giving it a calm, pastel look. Petals are broad and rounded, forming a classic shape with a velvety feel. Moung means purple in Thai, referring to its gentle lavender tones.


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📚 Learn more:
🎥 How to get endless Plumeria Blooms

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Plant Facts

Plumeria alba
Dwarf Plumeria
USDA Zone: 9-11
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersFragrant plant
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Date: 24 Sep 2025

The SECRET growers never tell you: simple trick how to bring plants back to life and keep green

Green Magic Fetilizer makes plants green

🌳 The SECRET growers never tell you: simple trick how to bring plants back to life and keep green

  • 💚 Green Magic is plant food that really works. It keeps your plants green, strong, and growing steady.
  • 💚 We call it Magic - because it even brought back plants we thought were gone! So thу Green Magic can bring dead to live!
  • 💚 The secret is slow release. Most dry fertilizers dump everything at once, burn the roots, then disappear. Green Magic feeds little by little for six months straight. No burn, no guesswork, just steady food that plants love.
  • 💚 It's perfect for potted fruit trees, ornamentals, and houseplants. One handful is all it takes, and your plants stay fed for half a year.


✔️ How to use:


Mix in 1 teaspoon per gallon of soil when potting, or sprinkle on top once every six months. That's it!

✔️ Why it works:

  • Feeds slowly and evenly for six months
  • Keeps leaves green and plants healthy
  • Strong growth, even for weak or struggling plants
  • Works in any climate, indoors or out
  • Great for containers, trees, and ornamentals
  • This isn’t a flower booster. It’s a growth booster. The kind of steady food that builds strong plants for life.

  • 👉 Watch your plants come back to life and thrive with this professional-grade, controlled-release fertilizer - Green Magic. Even struggling plants can turn lush and green again.
Give it a try - your plants will thank you!

🛒 Buy once, feed for 6 months!

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#Fertilizers #How_to
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Date: 22 May 2025

Watch Joy Perfume in full bloom - filling the air!

🏵 Watch Joy Perfume in full bloom - filling the air!



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#Perfume_Plants #Container_Garden #Trees

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Date: 30 Apr 2023

B-Farm in Sebring
Now open 6 days a week!

Farm  dogs

In the photo: Sunshine and Mango, our friendly Customer "Service Animals" will be happy to give you a tour of the farm, including Sunshine Boosters selection and Mango Collection!

Attention local shoppers! Note new business hours for our Sebring location:

Monday - Saturday
9 am - 3 pm
Large discounts for locals!

Come visit us in Sebring, the heart of Florida, easily accessible from any Florida destination. You won't want to miss out on our 10-acre tropical farm, boasting the largest selection of rare plants, flowering and fruiting trees, edibles, and perfume plants from around the world!

Take your time and browse through our extensive collection, and don't hesitate to ask our knowledgeable staff for advice or assistance. You'll love being able to handpick your own garden gems straight from the grower. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, we have something for everyone. So come on down and see for yourself...

P.S. Our Garden Center in Ft Myers is open as usual, 7 days a week

Mango  trees  at  Top  Tropicals  B-Farm

B-Farm  Avocado  specials

Date: 5 Apr 2023

What are Low Chill Apricots?

Prunus armeniaca (Armenian plum)

Apricot  var.  Katy  (Prunus  armeniaca)

Q: Can I grow apricots and plums in Florida?

A: Low chill apricots have been specially developed for subtropical regions like Central and South Florida, where the climate is not typically conducive for apricot cultivation due to the high number of chill hours required. This is also true for other fruit trees such as plums and peaches. However, through successful hybridization, several low chill varieties have been created that require less than 300 hours of cold weather below 45 degrees.
One such example is the low chill Katy Apricot tree, which only requires 250 chill hours and is self-fertile. It is a popular choice among homeowners due to its large size, rich flavor, and free-stone characteristics with a semi-sweet, low-acid taste. Katy Apricot tree typically bears fruit early, usually in May.

Apricot  fruit  on  a  tree