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All you need is a watering can, water, and a measuring cup.
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- For boosting blooms - from fragrant flowers to orchids and bromeliads
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By Tatiana Anderson, Horticulture Expert at Top
Tropicals with Smokey & Sunshine help
Adeniums blooming inside the Top Tropicals greenhouse
during the record freeze of February 2026 - protected from the cold, kept
above 40F, and fed with liquid Sunshine
Megaflor. They responded with a spectacular, synchronized winter bloom.
Quite a surprize!
✅ Simple rules that actually make them bloom and grow well
Light - The more light, the better the growth and
flowering. Full sun is ideal, but in very hot climates, filtered
bright light keeps plants looking healthier.
Water - Water well, then let soil dry on the surface.
Sitting in wet soil damages roots, but letting plants dry
out too often can push them into early dormancy.
Pot and shaping - Use a shallow pot with excellent
drainage. To
develop a sculptural caudex, lift the plant slightly each time you repot and
remove some of the
top soil so upper roots become exposed. Over time, this creates a thicker,
more prominent base.
Healthy adeniums start with the right foundation - a
fast-draining soil mix and careful watering only when
dry to avoid caudex rot.
Cold hardiness - Adeniums are tropical and do not
tolerate frost. Keep above 40 F. Brief drops to mid 30s may be tolerated if
dry, but cold and wet conditions can damage or kill the plant. In cooler
climates, bring indoors or
protect during cold nights.
Indoor winter care - Move plants indoors before cold
nights. Place in the brightest spot possible, ideally a south-facing window.
Or use
additional lighting. Water very lightly and less often, as growth slows. Do
not fertilize during dormancy. Some
leaf drop is normal in winter.
Freshly grafted adeniums in
dormancy - a crucial resting phase. Keep watering low (once a month) and
avoid overcare; this is the time to let them rest and etablish.
Feeding - Adeniums respond best to liquid fertilizer.
We apply Sunshine
Megaflor Booster with each watering throughout the year. During
dormancy, watering is reduced, so fertilizer use decreases accordingly.
Consistent, light feeding promotes strong roots, a thicker caudex, and
improved
flowering.
Pruning - For multiple blooms, regular pruning is
essential. After flowering, cut back long or leggy growth to stimulate
branching. Each new branch can produce more buds, leading to a much fuller
bloom in the next cycle.
Pruned vs. unpruned - the difference is clear. The four plants on the left
were trimmed 6 months ago, while the two on the right were not. Same
species,
very different results.
What is Pepper Made From? Black, white, green, and red
Black Pepper - Piper nigrum
Black Pepper - Piper nigrum
🔥 What is Pepper Made From? Black, white, green, and red...
♨️ Pepper comes from the dried berries (peppercorns) of the vine Piper nigrum, a plant native to South India and now widely cultivated in tropical regions.
♨️ Pepper has been a prized spice for millennia, with black and white varieties known in ancient times. The modern discovery of green and red pepper has only added to the allure of this versatile spice!
♨️ The different types of pepper - black, white, green, and red - are all derived from the same plant! Their distinct flavors and colors result from variations in harvest timing and processing methods.
♨️ Secrets of the Pepper Colors:
⚫️ Black Pepper: The most common variety, black pepper is made from unripe, green berries that are cooked briefly and then dried. The drying process darkens the skin, giving it a bold flavor with both pungency and aroma. 🔘 White Pepper: Created by removing the outer skin of fully ripe berries, leaving just the seed inside. White pepper has a stronger heat and less aroma, making it ideal for dishes needing subtle flavor. 🟢 Green Pepper: These are unripe berries that are either dried or pickled to preserve their fresh, herbal flavor. Green pepper is milder and more aromatic.
🔴 Red Pepper: A rare variety, red peppercorns come from fully ripened berries, often dried or brined. They have a unique, fruity sweetness balanced with pungency.
♨️ Growing Pepper Plant:
· Piper nigrum is a moderate-growing vine that thrives on a trellis and can even grow in containers.
· Care: Prefers partial shade and moderate watering, making it suitable for indoor cultivation.
· Fertilize with Sunhine Boosters on regular basis. Miscrolement supplement (SunshineSuperFood) is essential as Black pepper may be susceptible to leaf chlorosis (iron deficiency).
Q: How to
grow Baobab bonsai properly? How long does it take to shape a nice little
bonsai tree?
A: Baobab,
or Adansonia digitata, is a unique addition to a bonsai collection. Native
to Africa, it has an unusual structure and appearance. Some legends say that
the tree was cast down from the heavens and landed upside down, where it
began to grow. This story is no doubt a result of its appearance in the
winter, when the upper branches of the tree look more like roots than treetops.
The Baobab has some specific needs, but if you pay careful attention to its
requirements, this tree is not difficult to grow and makes an excellent
bonsai specimen.
1. Keep Baobab warm, it is sensitive to freeze.
2. Place Baobab in a bright, sunny window. Baobabs need at least six
hours of full sunlight per day, so a window with a western or southern exposure
is best. If your house doesn't get enough light, supplement natural light
with artificial grow lights. See article Indoor lighting for
tropical plants.
3. Water Baobab regularly during the growing season whenever the soil
is dry. Never water the tree when it is dormant (dropped leaves).
4. Feed Baobab a good-quality fertilizer about once a month. Apply
micro-element solution SUPERFOOD once a month, as well as SUNSHINE-BC plant booster for Bonsai and Caudex plants.
5. Prune the branches of your Baobab bonsai as often as they need it to
give the tree the shape you desire, pruning or pinching off branches that
are growing at odd angles or are too long. Trim early in the spring before new
growth appears.
6. Repot the baobab bonsai every year in Spring. Remove it from pot and
trim the roots back by one-third of their length, completely removing any
that are damaged or dead. Place it in a container that is twice the size of the
root ball and fill the pot with a well-drained soil like Adenium Mix.
It is believed that it takes forever to form a nice shaped tree, up to a
few years. However if you provide warmth and bright light, branches grow
very quickly, and an experienced bonsai hobbyist can make a unique specimen
within 2-3 years. And then, the tree will stay with you for 5000 years - it can
be passed from generation to generation!
💋Orchids culture is different from garden ornamental plants. They are epiphytes, so you cannot use regular garden fertilizer on orchids, because they are very sensitive to salts.
💋Orchids need a special, acidic type of fertilizer, very mild in action.
💋Sunshine Boosters formula is exactly what orchids need. It is amino-acid based, very mild, and doesn't create nutrient lock up (building up salts is one of the biggest enemies of tender orchids). Sunshine Boosters Orchidasm Complete Feed is scientifically balanced orchid food that contains all necessary nutrients, including micro-elements, for healthy, happy, vigorous orchids.
💋 Sunshine Orchidasm can be used as often as daily with every foliage spray.
💋From our testing experience, after using Orchidasm Booster, orchids not only get happy and thriving - they also bloom more often - up to several times a year, shooting new flower spikes one after another (while normal blooming cycle for most orchids is once a year). It gets even better - the flower display lasts twice longer!
😊To enjoy beautiful Orchid flowers year around - treat them with Love, give them some Orchidasm!
