Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

Date: 3 Dec 2019

Meet PeopleCats of TopTropicals. Cat of the Day: Bagheera

Bagheera and Mowgli are Kristi's PeopleCats, originally they came together and they stick together. As little kittens, they were raised by Moe, the Mama-cat. Although she is not technically their Mom, but... she is a Mom for everyone!

Bagheera was born with his brother at a gator farm. He was too little to leave his mom, but he needed out. Bagheera is one of the sweetest boys we know. When he was a baby he could not sleep without laying on Kristi's face, both paws stretching across her mouth. Now he's a big brave boy. He rules the inside PeopleCats, stealing food from his human's plates and asking forgiveness at night when he lays above your head with his hands on your face. He's a reminder that we are all still little kittens on the inside...

Bagheera's new nicknames are Mr Biggs, Biggie and Biggy Biggy Biggy!

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Date: 29 Apr 2025

Whats inside this bumpy Annona fruit? Delicious Health benefits!

Annona squamosa - Sugar Apple, Sweetsop

🎃 What's inside this bumpy Annona fruit? Delicious Health benefits!

  • 🍏 Annona squamosa - Sugar Apple or Sweetsop, is not related to Apple at all; in fact it's in the same family with Ylang Ylang perfume trees - Annonaceae!
  • 🍏 Sugar Apple is considered by many to be the most delicious tropical fruit. The fruit is a true treat, with pulp that resembles creamy custard, offering a flavor experience that's hard to beat. Some cultivars like Vietnam Sugar Apple Nadi - have pulp virtually melting in your mouth!
  • 🍏 Sugar Apple tree starts fruiting within 3 years from seed and has compact growth habit, making it ideal for small gardens and containers. Beyond its delightful flavor and ornamental appeal, this fruit offers a variety of health benefits:

· Digestive Aid: High fiber promotes digestion and alleviates constipation.
  • · Antioxidant Properties: Combats oxidative stress, reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
  • · Mood Enhancement: Vitamin B6 boosts mood and helps fight depression.
  • · Eye Health: Rich in vitamin A, supports healthy vision.
  • · Blood Pressure Regulation: Potassium and magnesium help regulate blood pressure.
  • · Skin Health: Antioxidants protect skin from oxidative damage.
  • · Weight Management: Low in calories, high in fiber, promotes satiety.
  • · Immune Support: Vitamin C boosts the immune system.
  • · Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation linked to chronic conditions.


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Date: 12 Jul 2025

Whats inside the Napoleons Hat?

Napoleon's Hat - Napoleonaea imperialis

🎩 What's inside the Napoleons Hat? False Kola experience!

  • 🎩 Napoleon's Hat (Napoleonaea imperialis), lives up to its name with large, saucer-shaped flowers that bloom straight from the leaf axils or even directly from the trunk!
  • 🎩 The hat-shaped, brightly colored flowers smell like butterscotch!
  • 🎩 The reddish seeds resemble kola nuts and even have a similar taste, giving you a fun, "false kola" experience.
  • 🎩 An instant conversation starter, Napoleon's Hat is a quirky, fragrant addition to your garden - perfect for those looking for something a little different.


🛒 Experience Napoleon's Hat - the most bizarre flower with benefits!

📚 Learn more:


A French Emperor's Hat Blooming in Your Garden
Napoleons Hat - Endangered species from the outgone era of the Napoleon's War

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Date: 1 Aug 2025

We Cut Open a 37 lb Jackfruit - You Wont Believe Whats Inside!

🍈 We Cut Open a 37 lb Jackfruit - You Won't Believe What's Inside!



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  • 🍈 Cutting into a 37-pound Jackedak Jackfruit with Chiane and Ashley!

  • 🍈 Join us at Top Tropicals as we explore one of the largest fruits on Earth - the mighty Jackfruit. From sweet, tropical fruit to edible seeds and even a meat substitute known as the "rag" - this fruit does it all!

  • ✔️Learn how to cut and clean a jackfruit
  • ✔️See which parts are edible (you might be surprised!)
  • ✔️Discover why it's a favorite for vegan pulled pork
  • ✔️Hear our taste-test reactions: bubblegum, custard, pineapple?

  • 🍈 Whether you're into exotic fruits, cooking, or growing your own tropical trees, this is one tasty experience you don’t want to miss.

  • 🍈 Want to grow your own Jackfruit? We’ve got you covered


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Date: 29 Dec 2019

Kwai Muk: the Ugly Delicious Fruit

By Onika Amell, tropical plant specialist

Q: I have been hunting for a rare and exotic edible to grow on my property here in South Florida for some time now. I found an interesting tree called Kwai Muk while browsing your website. I do not have a lot of space left to plant but this tree seems to be smaller in size and also somewhat cold and wind tolerant which is a bonus as far as I am concerned. It also sounds like the fruit is exceptional. I would love to grow one. It is similar to Jackfruit?

A: ...The piece de resistance of Kwai Muk is the excellent fruit it produces. Some people seem to think it is some of the weirdest looking fruit out there! This may be true, but what it lacks in appearance, it certainly makes up for in taste. It is called sometimes "the ugliest and yet the best tasting fruit". The creamy pulp is absolutely delicious and mostly eaten fresh. I have heard people say the flavor reminds them of mango, apricot, jackfruit, fig, quava and strawberry. Sweet and tangy loveliness with a hint of sherbet. The fruit looks like mini jackfruit on the inside but is about the size of a fig. The flesh inside also closely resembles jackfruit....

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