Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

Date: 5 Feb 2026

How to get three colors on the same plant: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Brunfelsia grandiflora - Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

🌸 How to get three colors on the same plant: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow



💜 Brunfelsia is one of those plants that makes people stop mid-sentence.
It blooms in shade, smells incredible at night, and then does something unexpected - the flowers change color over just three days.

💜 Purple. Lavender. White.
All at the same time, on one plant.

💜 It is easy to grow, loves warm weather and part shade, and turns any garden path or patio into an instant conversation starter. Once it starts blooming, it just keeps going.

💜 These are the most interesting varieties known as Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow for their magical color transformation from purple to lavender to white over three days: B. grandiflora, B. paucifolia, B. australis.

🛒 Explore Brunfelsias - the ultmate shade flowers

📚 Learn more:

Yesterday -Today -Tomorrow Plant Facts

Botanical name: Brunfelsia grandiflora
Also known as: Yesterday -Today -Tomorrow, Kiss-me-quick, Royal Purple Brunfelsia
USDA Zone: 9 - 11
Highligths Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersToxic or PoisonousPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Get personalized tips for your region

Brunfelsias in Plant Encyclopedia
When Brunfelsia is in bloom? Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow!
The number one flower for shady spots
Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Brunfelsia from Brazil

#Perfume_Plants #Hedges_with_benefits #Container_Garden #Shade_Garden

🟢 Join 👉 TopTropicals

Date: 28 Jan 2026

Moonlight Cactus, the Night Blooming Wonder with a mystical twist: Epiphyllum oxypetalum FAQ

Epiphyllum oxypetalum, Queen of the Night

Epiphyllum oxypetalum, Queen of the Night

Epiphyllum oxypetalum, Queen of the Night, Night-Blooming Cereus, flower close up

Epiphyllum oxypetalum, Queen of the Night, Night-Blooming Cereus, flower close up

Epiphyllum oxypetalum, Queen of the Night, Night-Blooming Cereus, flower

Epiphyllum oxypetalum, Queen of the Night, Night-Blooming Cereus, flower

Epiphyllum oxypetalum, Queen of the Night flower center

Epiphyllum oxypetalum, Queen of the Night flower center

Epiphyllum oxypetalum, Queen of the Night flower with highlight

Epiphyllum oxypetalum, Queen of the Night flower with highlight

Epiphyllum oxypetalum, Queen of the Night flower with highlight

Epiphyllum oxypetalum, Queen of the Night flower with highlight

🔮 Moonlight Cactus, the Night Blooming Wonder with a mystical twist: Epiphyllum oxypetalum FAQ



🌙 Epiphyllum oxypetalum, also known as Queen of the Night or Night-Blooming Cereus, is a tropical epiphytic cactus famous for its huge, fragrant white flowers that open only at night. The blooms usually last just one night, often opening after sunset and closing by morning, which is why it has such a mystical reputation. The plant itself has long, flat, leaf-like stems and is often grown in hanging baskets or trained to climb. It is easy to grow, prefers bright filtered light, and rewards patience with one of the most dramatic blooms in the plant world.

Belle de Nuit Plant Facts

Botanical name: Epiphyllum oxypetalum
Also known as: Belle de Nuit, Lady of the Night, Queen of the Night, Night blooming Cereus, Dutchman's Pipe
USDA Zone: 9 - 11
Highligths Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeShadeWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyEpiphyte plantWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Get personalized tips for your region


🎆 Why is it called Queen of the Night?


Because it produces large, fragrant white flowers that open only at night. The blooms usually open after sunset and close by morning.

🎆 How often does it bloom?


Usually once or a few times a year, often in late spring or summer. Blooms are short-lived but unforgettable.

🎆 Is it really a cactus?


Yes, but it is a tropical epiphytic cactus. It grows more like an orchid or jungle plant than a desert cactus.

🎆 Does it need full sun?


No. It prefers bright, filtered light or partial shade. Direct hot sun can scorch the stems.

🎆 Can it be grown indoors?


Yes. It does very well indoors near a bright window or outdoors in warm, shaded areas.

🎆 Does it need a lot of water?


More than desert cacti, but not soggy soil. Water when the top layer of soil dries out.

🎆 Can it grow in a pot or hanging basket?


Yes. It is commonly grown in containers, hanging baskets, or trained to climb on a support.

🎆 Is it rare?


Mature blooming plants are highly valued because flowering takes patience and good care.

🛒 Add Moonlight Queen of the Night to your exotic plant collection

Collect epiphytic jungle cacti:
· Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night
· Pseudorhipsalis (Wittia) amazonica - Blue Flame
· Epiphyllum guatemalense Monstrosa - Orchid Cactus, Curly Locks
· Disocactus ackermanni - Red Orchid Jungle Cactus

📚 Learn more:


Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Queen of the Night Cactus in Plant Encyclopedia
Does Queen of the Night bloom only one night out of the year?
Weird cactus looks like pasta with Dragon Fruit
This giant red stared right back at me
Red Orchid Cactus puts out the biggest bloom show
Pseudorhipsalis (Wittia) amazonica - Blue Flamу Jungle Cactus
Epiphyllum guatemalense Monstrosa - Orchid Cactus, Curly Locks

#Container_Garden #Shade_Garden #Nature_Wonders

🟢 Join 👉 TopTropicals

Date: 22 Jan 2026

Free shipping on Exotic Adenium Desert Roses - limited time!

Adenium hybrids

Adenium hybrids

🆓 Free shipping on Exotic Adenium Desert Roses - limited time!

🛍 One week only, all adenium desert roses ship FREE!

Adenium Plant Facts

Botanical name: Adenium sp.
Also known as: Adenium, Desert Rose, Impala Lily
USDA Zone: 9 - 10
Highligths Plant with caudexLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersUnusual colorBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersToxic or Poisonous
Get personalized tips for your region


🌸 Perfect time to grab the varieties you have been eyeing or add a few more to your collection.

🌸 Many selections are limited and selling quickly. Orders are filled first come, first served.

🌸 We will pack all your adeniums together and ship them safely in one big box for you (or many boxes if that's what it takes) - with free shipping on us!

🌸 Don’t wait on this one. When they’re gone, they’re gone. While supply lasts.

🛒 Explore collectible Adeniums

📚 Learn more:


· About #Adenium Rainbow - fantastic varieties
· Why Adeniums are the most popular container plants
· How to grow a happy Adenium
· What is the easiest container plant with beautiful flowers
· Multi-grafted Adenium with different colors of flowers on the same plant
· What you need for successful growing Adeniums
· Adenium Rainbow Video, Part 1 and Part 2
· The First Video of Exotic Adenium Hybrids
· What are the most beautiful desert roses
· Which adenium is ever-blooming? Discover Flamingo Glow
· Arrival of 1000 Adeniums

#Container_Garden #Adeniums #Shade_Garden

🟢 Join 👉 TopTropicals

Date: 20 Jan 2026

7 steps for a care-free Spanish Tamarind - the easiest rare fruit to grow

Vangueria infausta (Spanish Tamarind, Wild Medlar)

Vangueria infausta (Spanish Tamarind, Wild Medlar)

🍊 7 steps for a care-free Spanish Tamarind - the easiest rare fruit to grow



Yes, it can handle light frost - Vangueria infausta (Spanish Tamarind, Wild Medlar) - we just discovered it can handle cold snaps! After a few cold nights in January, our young tree planted just a few months ago, still looks happy and strong!

Wild Medlar Plant Facts

Botanical name: Vangueria infausta
Also known as: Wild Medlar, Spanish Tamarind
USDA Zone: 9 - 11
Highligths Small tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryEdible plantDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Get personalized tips for your region

If you are looking for a tough little fruit tree that thrives on neglect but gives you something truly special in return - try this rare, compact fruit tree. Spanish Tamarind is native to southern Africa, it is drought-tolerant, pest-resistant, and surprisingly cold-hardy once established - making it a great choice even for gardeners in borderline zones.

🛒 Add rare Spanish Tamarind to your rare fruit collection

📚 Learn more:


Vangueria infausta - Spanish Tamarind in Plant Encyclopedia
The wild fruit with a secret: health benefits of rare Spanish Tamarind - the exotic fruit you've never heard of

#Food_Forest #Remedies #Discover

🟢 Join 👉 TopTropicals

Date: 19 Jan 2026

You dont need to buy Gin any more!

Gin Berry, Glycosmis pentaphylla, Orangeberry, Limonia

🍸 You don't need to buy Gin any more!

🍸Guess what is this fruit that tastes like Gin - it's Gin Berry, Glycosmis pentaphylla. It's also called Orangeberry, or Limonia, and is one of those plants that surprises people the moment they touch it. Crush a leaf or rub one of the ripe berries, and the scent is unmistakable - fresh, citrusy, pure gin! Just add tonic.

Ash sheora Plant Facts

Botanical name: Glycosmis pentaphylla, Limonia pentaphylla
Also known as: Ash sheora, Orangeberry, Rum Berry, Gin Berry
USDA Zone: 9 - 10
Highligths Small tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
Get personalized tips for your region


🍸 Why the berries smell like gin?


The leaves and berries are packed with aromatic oils rich in citrus terpenes, similar to compounds found in juniper and citrus peel. That shared chemistry is what creates the gin-like fragrance. It smells clean, sharp, and refreshing - more aroma than sweetness.

🍸 A lesser-known citrus cousin


Gin Berry belongs to the Rutaceae family, the same plant family as oranges, lemons, limes, and Curry leaf. You can see it in the glossy leaves and smell it in the oils, but the growth habit is different. Instead of becoming a tree, Gin Berry stays a compact, evergreen shrub.

🍸 Edible, but fragrance-forward


The small berries are edible and lightly sweet-tart, though most people notice the aroma before the flavor. In parts of South and Southeast Asia, the fruit is eaten fresh, added to chutneys, or used to scent drinks and infusions. It is subtle and aromatic rather than juicy.

🍸 Traditional uses and health benefits


🔸Gin Berry has a long history in folk medicine, especially in in Hindu medicine.
🔸Leaves used in teas for digestion and fevers
🔸Roots traditionally used for inflammation and pain
🔸Modern studies note antimicrobial and antioxidant activity

🍸 Easy garden and container plant


🔸Evergreen shrub with shiny leaves
🔸Naturally compact and easy to prune
🔸Small white flowers with a light fragrance
🔸Clusters of decorative berries
🔸Excellent for pots, patios, and warm climates
🔸Attracts pollinators, and birds enjoy the berries.

🍸 Why Gin Berry stands out


Gin Berry sits right between ornamental and edible. It has the citrus-family fragrance people love, stays manageable in size, and offers a unique sensory experience that most gardeners have never seen - or smelled - before.

🛒 Add Gin Berry to your rare fruit collection

#Food_Forest #Fun_facts #Remedies

🟢 Join 👉 TopTropicals