Event
mementos:
Green for the Holidays - a Blooming Good Time!
Last Saturday Dec 14 - our Holiday Plant Market was in full bloom! The
day overflowed with smiles, shared plant knowledge, and a vibrant mix of
greenery. We're incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us, supported local
growers, and found their new favorite leafy companions. Enjoy these special
moments captured in our event photos - if you spot yourself, feel free to share
with friends! Stay tuned - our next plant sale is just around the corner in
March. We look forward to seeing you again!
We are always ready to help you grow your plant
collection!
Chiane, Kristi, Onika, Mark, Damien and Jamie (behind the camera).
Date: 17 Dec 2024
How to care for your mango tree in winter
Q: I bought a few mango trees from you this
year, and they're doing great! So far, winter's been pretty mild here in Florida, but I know January and February can get chilly. Is there
anything special I should do to keep my trees happy so I can enjoy fruit next year?
A: If you want to enjoy mangoes like ours (in the photo) next summer, protecting
your tree in winter is a must! Give it the care it needs now, and you'll reap sweet rewards
when the warm weather returns.
Keep it cozy and protected: Mango trees love warmth, so when winter
comes, they need extra care to stay happy.
Temperature: Mango trees are sensitive to cold. If temperatures drop below 35F, cover the tree with frost cloth or
burlap to protect it. For potted mango trees, move them indoors or to a greenhouse.
Watering: Reduce watering during winter. Mango trees don't like soggy roots in cold weather. Let the soil dry
slightly between waterings.
Mulching: Add a thick layer of mulch around the base of the tree to insulate the roots and retain warmth.
Keep the mulch a few inches away from the trunk.
No pruning: Avoid heavy pruning in winter, as it can stress the tree. Besides, pruning promotes young tender growth that may get cold damaged. Save major trimming for spring.
Feeding: Stop dry fertilizer in winter. The tree slows its growth, so too much dry fertilizer can do more harm than good. You can continue
using Sunshine
Boosters Mango Tango year-round because it is water-soluble and natural,
and the amount of food needed will adjust with reduced watering.
Perfect Christmas Present:
Gift Card with a Bonus!
Looking for the ultimate holiday gift? A live plant is always a winner, and what better way to spread joy this season than letting your loved ones - friends, family, or colleagues - choose their favorites?
Give them a Top Tropicals Gift Card and watch their garden dreams come to life! As a bonus, we'll add 15% extra valueto every gift card! For example, a $100 gift card becomes $115 of plant magic!
No expiration date, no hassle - the gift certificate will be emailed directly to you. Spread the cheer with the gift of greenery this Christmas!
Mansoa alliacea - Garlic Vine - one of the most rewarding flowering vines that you can grow, unless that you are a vampire. Interestingly enough crushed leaves smell like garlic. It is one of the most wanted winter-flowering vines. When in full bloom, it looks like a cascade of blue-purple over a fence or trellis. Deep lavender flowers with white throat fading to a paler lavender within a few days, and you can see all three colors on the plant at the same time. Winter-Spring bloomer, the vine has moderate growth rate and can stay compact in a pot as a specimen, and even can be grown as a house plant. It can tolerate some light frost.
Reminder: Today from 9 am to 4 pm:
the Event you can't miss!
Holiday Plant Market
Saturday, December 14, 9 am - 4 pm
Highlights of the event:
30% OFF online prices, one day only!
(excluding 15 gallon material and rare plants) $5 and $10 plants - Raffle Free plant with any purchase as a token of our appreciation
Snowbird Holiday Special:
Fruiting and Flowering Tree Sale
For online customers to match today's local sale
Can't make it to our Holiday Plant Market today? No worries, we've got you covered with a Snowbird Special! This online sale is perfect for all you winter wanderers heading to Florida - now's your chance to snag some gorgeous fruiting and flowering trees at a sweet discount.
Why wait to create your tropical paradise? Plant your winter garden now and enjoy exotic blooms and fruits all season long! Use the discount code below to get 15% off on our stunning selection of fruiting and flowering trees (and other plants!). Don't miss out - this deal is as sunny as Florida itself. Let your garden dreams take flight!
SNOWBIRD24
Online only. Min order $150. Excluding S/H. Exp. 12-17-24
Purple Brunfelsia - Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow - is the most spectacular winter blooming shrub! Showy flowers changing color from purple though pink to white within 3 days. Takes sun or shade. It can tolerate some light frost.
Date: 8 Dec 2024
NEW
VIDEO:
How to plant Ice Cream Bean Tree: Eating the fruit and planting the tree
Today with Fermin Garcia at Top Tropicals we gonna try the delicious pulp of Ice Cream Bean
fruit that tastes just like Ice Cream! And of course we will plant every seed
and watch them grow. Fermin promised the new trees to grow in just 7 days! Let's see what happens.
Stay updated with TopTropicals Videos by subscribing to our channel at
YouTube.com/TopTropicals and get our latest video news of what is fruiting and blooming!
