Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

Date: 6 May 2024

What is it, Jasmine, Carnation, or Gardenia?

Tabernaemontana Flore Pleno - Crape Jasmine, Carnation of India, Florida Gardenia

Tabernaemontana Flore Pleno - Crape Jasmine, Carnation of India, Florida Gardenia

Tabernaemontana Flore Pleno - Crape Jasmine, Carnation of India, Florida Gardenia

Tabernaemontana Flore Pleno - Crape Jasmine, Carnation of India, Florida Gardenia

Tabernaemontana Flore Pleno - Crape Jasmine, Carnation of India, Florida Gardenia

Tabernaemontana Flore Pleno - Crape Jasmine, Carnation of India, Florida Gardenia

What is it, Jasmine, Carnation, or Gardenia?

💮 Tabernaemontana Flore Pleno is also called Crape Jasmine, Carnation of India, or Florida Gardenia. Although it is not related to Jasmine, Carnation, or Gardenia! It is in fact in the same family with Plumeria and Desert Roses!

This lovely bush or small tree with waxy leaves and beautiful fragrant flowers is a must in every tropical garden. Because:
  • 💠 it is easy to grow and undemanding
  • 💠 it is very fast growing and bushy
  • 💠 it is free flowering throughout the year


🛒 Get one for your garden

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Date: 11 Mar 2025

Have you ever seen a pink gardenia?

Kopsia fruticosa - Pink Gardenia

Have you ever seen a pink gardenia?

  • 🌸 Kopsia fruticosa also called "Pink Gardenia", is one of nature's most exquisite and elusive treasures. Technically not a Gardenia, this beauty is a close relative of Plumeria and Adenium as well as Tabernaemontana (also often confused with Gardenia). All these beauties belong to the esteemed plant family Apocynaceae.
  • 🌸 This bush has been in bloom for us for many months, since Fall, through Winter, and and is still flowering!


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Learn more about this elusive treasure:
What is pink gardenia? Does it exist?

🛍 Get your own Pink Gardenia

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Date: 24 Mar 2025

This is the Xeriscape Star

Crocosmia - Coppertips Grass, Falling Stars

Crocosmia - Coppertips Grass, Falling Stars

Crocosmia - Coppertips Grass, Falling Stars

Crocosmia - Coppertips Grass, Falling Stars

Crocosmia - Coppertips Grass, Falling Stars

Crocosmia - Coppertips Grass, Falling Stars

Crocosmia - Coppertips Grass, Falling Stars

Crocosmia - Coppertips Grass, Falling Stars

🖕 This is the Xeriscape Star



Crocosmia - Coppertips Grass, Falling Stars from the previous post ⤴️

🛍Plant Crocosmia

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Date: 24 Mar 2025

What is the easiest flower for dry sunny spots

Crocosmia - Coppertips Grass, Falling Stars

⭐️ What is the easiest flower for dry sunny spots

  • 🔥 Crocosmia - Coppertips Grass, Falling Stars - is a fiery burst of color!
  • 🔥 Crocosmia is perfect for borders, flower beds, and rock gardens. This easy-to-grow perennial boasts sword-like leaves and arching spikes of vivid red, orange, and golden blooms in summer, attracting hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.
  • 🔥 Resilient and long-lasting, it thrives in full sun to semi-shade and well-drained soil. Drought tolerant, great for xeriscaping. With minimal care, this plant delivers breathtaking color and pollinator activity season after season!
  • 🔥 Crocosmia adds drama, movement, and a tropical touch to your garden
  • 🔥 In colder climates, grow in pots and protect corms in winter.

More pictures in the next post ⤵️

🛍Plant Crocosmia

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Date: 23 Mar 2025

What is the cutest miniature plant

Haemaria discolor - Jewel Orchid

💎 What is the cutest miniature plant

  • Haemaria discolor - Jewel Orchid - is a true gem of the plant world.
  • Jewel Orchid stuns with deep green leaves crisscrossed by glowing red veins, making it a showstopper even when not in bloom.
  • When it does flower, expect delicate, bell-shaped white blooms with golden centers, lightly fragrant and lasting up to three weeks!
  • This compact, low-growing orchid thrives in shade, perfect for containers or as an underplanting beneath trees. Easy to care for, it enjoys warmth, humidity, but no direct sun!
  • A must-have for a plant lover looking for drama and elegance in one.


🛍Shop Jewel Orchid

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