Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

Date: 11 Jun 2025

Adenium with classic elegance of an Amaryllis

Adenium Black Amaryllis

Adenium Black Amaryllis

🌹 Adenium with classic elegance of an Amaryllis

<
<
📸 Photo of Adenium Black Amaryllis opening flower for the previous post 👆

The petals darken with age, with the outer border turning almost black within a few days.<
<
🛒 Shop adeniums

#Nature_Wonders #Container_Garden #Adenium
  • &
<
🟢 Join 👉 TopTropicals

Date: 11 Jun 2025

Dramatic and regal: is it Adenium or Amaryllis?

Adenium Black Amaryllis

Adenium Black Amaryllis

⭐ Dramatic and regal: is it Adenium or Amaryllis?

  • &🖤 Black Amaryllis Adenium has many layers of rich, dark red petals with a striking multi-colored border in shades of red, pink, and dark red - almost black.
  • &🖤 The intricate layering and bold color contrast give the flower a dramatic, almost regal appearance, resembling the classic elegance of an amaryllis.
  • &🖤 Its complex beauty makes it a powerful and captivating addition to your garden, combining the best features of both flowers. See photos of the actual Adenium Caramel in next post 👇
<
<
🛒 Get your Black Amaryllis Adenium <
<
📚 More adeniums

#Nature_Wonders #Container_Garden #Fun_Facts #Adenium
  • &
<
🟢 Join 👉 TopTropicals

Date: 10 Jun 2025

Shura (a.k.a. Lil S*t) is a Purrson of a few words

Shura the Cat (a.k.a. Lil S*t)

😎 Shura (a.k.a. Lil S*t) is a Purrson of a few words



"It is better to be silent than to dispute with the ignorant."
- Pythagoras<
<
🐈 PeopleCats.Garden 
#PeopleCats #Quotes
  • &
<
🟢 Join 👉 TopTropicals

Date: 10 Jun 2025

Big color in a small tree: Maroon jacaranda and why Jacaranda trees are so popular

Maroon jacaranda - Jacaranda jasminoides

👏 Big color in a small tree: Maroon jacaranda and why Jacaranda trees are so popular

  • &💜 Jacaranda jasminoides (Maroon Jacaranda) is a charming, compact tree that brings a touch of drama to small gardens and patios. It grows 10-12 feet tall, with a bushy habit that makes it perfect for tight spaces or even containers.
  • &💜 What really steals the show are its deep maroon to dark purple trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in clusters from late spring through summer. In warm climates, it may surprise you with blooms at other times too!
  • &💜 The fine, fern-like leaves add a delicate, lacy texture to the overall look.
  • &💜 This jacaranda loves full sun but will tolerate a bit of shade, and it is happiest in fertile, well-drained soil. Water it regularly when it is young or during dry spells, but once established, it is fairly easygoing. It s best suited for USDA zones 9 to 11, and while mature plants can handle brief cold snaps down to 20F, younger ones appreciate a little extra protection when the temps dip.
  • &💜 Whether in the ground or in a pot, the Maroon Jacaranda is a low-maintenance beauty. A little pruning here and there keeps it tidy, and its elegant blooms make it a standout wherever it s planted. In warm places it may keep its foliage year-round, giving you a long-lasting touch of tropical color. A great pick for anyone who wants big color in a small footprint!
<

📚 Learn more:

<
<
🛒 Shop Jacaranda trees

#Trees #Container_Garden
  • &
<
🟢 Join 👉 TopTropicals

Date: 10 Jun 2025

Who can handle a quarter of a million plants?

🌸 Who can handle a quarter of a million plants?



Orchids come in many shapes, sizes and colors. There are approximately between 25,000 species as well as over 250,000 of hybrids. It's one quarter of a million! Learn about these amazing plants from our orchid expert Robert Riefer:<
📱 <
<
🛒 Explore orchids and epiphytes

#Fun_Facts #Shade_Garden #Container_Garden
  • &
<
🟢 Join 👉 TopTropicals