Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

Date: 21 Nov 2025

How to keep your house plants beautiful all year by feeding them right

Indoor garden

Indoor garden

🍀 How to keep your house plants beautiful all year by feeding them right

  • 🌱 Healthy house plants are not just about light and water. They need food, just like we do. A good fertilizer routine keeps them green, strong, and blooming through every season. Here is a simple guide to feeding indoor plants the right way.
  • 🌱 General rules for fertilizing house plants


  • ▪️Feed lightly but regularly. Indoor plants grow in limited soil, so nutrients run out faster. Small, frequent feedings work better than one heavy dose.
  • ▪️Never fertilize dry soil. Water first, then feed.
  • ▪️Reduce feeding in winter when growth slows.
  • ▪️Watch your leaves. Pale, yellow, or slow-growing plants are asking for nutrients.
  • ▪️Use a complete formula. House plants need both macro-elements (N-P-K) and micro-elements, not just nitrogen.


🌱 What fertilizer to use



Sunshine Boosters - the everyday diet.
Sunshine Boosters are simple, balanced liquid fertilizers you mix with water. They give your plants everything they need for steady, healthy growth. They contain the right blend of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and trace minerals. They do not contain harsh chemicals, so they are safe for homes with pets and kids. Regular use keeps plants growing faster, stronger, and more resilient to stress.

Sunshine Superfood - the vitamin supplement.
If a plant turns yellow or looks weak, it often needs micronutrients. These are the plant version of vitamins, including iron, zinc, copper, and manganese. Sunshine Superfood delivers these quickly and in the right proportions. Mix it with water and apply when you notice yellowing or slow growth. It corrects deficiencies fast and keeps leaves lush and green.

Green Magic - the long-term slow feeder.
Green Magic is a controlled-release fertilizer that works for six months. It uses poly-on coating technology to release nutrients slowly, without burning roots. It is perfect for repotting or for plant owners who want a set-it-and-forget-it option. Mix one teaspoon per gallon of soil during repotting or every six months. Excellent for container fruit trees and ornamentals that need steady feeding.

🌱 The simple routine

  • ▪️For regular watering: use Sunshine Boosters.
  • ▪️Once a month: add Sunshine Superfood to prevent yellowing.
  • ▪️Every six months: mix Green Magic into the soil for long-term support.

With the right diet, your house plants stay green, strong, and beautiful year-round. Feed them well, and they reward you every day.

📸 In the photo: Indoor garden of Marina Rybka, Israel, the Editor of TopTropicals.

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Date: 6 Oct 2021

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Photo above: Clerodendrum indoor garden of Ludmila Ezhova, St Petersburg, Russia.

Enjoy the Tropics Year round!
Bring them inside...

Q: I just discovered your amazing website and spent hours browsing your beautiful tropical plants! I wish I could have them all! But it's getting cold here (I live in Chicago area), too late? Can you recommend something of a small size, colorful, that I can easily overwinter indoors? Thanks for bringing this beauty into our lives!

A: Don't get discouraged even in colder climates. Yes, you can grow tropical plants indoors! Remember that all traditional houseplants are in fact tropical plants that grow in tropics in a wild habitat. Humans didn't invent them as indoor plants, they originally collected them from the rain forests and jungles! Most of tropical plants, including trees and fruit trees, can be grown in containers and even indoors. It's just a matter of space limitations and amount of time you are willing to spend caring of your exotic babies. Many gardeners up North are very successful with their tropical plant collections.
Below are a few suggestions of compact growing, easy species for your indoor collection. Enjoy the Tropics Year round!

See more plants well-suitable for indoor culture and our specials at the end of this newsletter.

Photo above: small tropical indoor garden of Julia Nikolayeva, St Petersburg, Russia.

Date: 19 Dec 2024

Why Coffee tree is the best gift plant

House plant Coffee (Coffea arabica) and a cat

House plant Coffee (Coffea arabica) and a cat

☕️ Why Coffee tree is the best gift plant

  • ☕️ Discover the joy of growing one of the most beloved indoor fruit trees – the Coffee Plant (Coffea arabica). Whether you’re a coffee enthusiast, a plant lover, or looking for the perfect gift, this lush, shade-loving plant is a stunning addition to any home. Enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own beans!
  • ☕️ 5 Reasons to Grow a Coffee Plant

  • ☕️ Perfect Indoor Fruit Tree


    Coffee plants thrive indoors and add a unique touch to your collection. They’re compact, adaptable, and incredibly rewarding to grow.
  • ☕️ Shade-Loving & Low Maintenance
  • Perfect for homes with limited sunlight, coffee plants prefer indirect light and need only little watering to thrive. No green thumb? No problem!
  • ☕️ Stunning Aesthetic Appeal
  • With glossy green leaves and star-shaped, fragrant white flowers (similar to gardenias, as they are from the same family!), your coffee plant will bring a refreshing tropical vibe to your home.
  • ☕️ Sustainable Fresh Coffee
  • Grow and harvest your own beans! Enjoy the satisfaction of drying, roasting, and grinding your very own homegrown coffee.
  • ☕️ Year-Round Beauty & Fragrance
  • Coffee plants stay evergreen, providing lush greenery all year long. Plus, the fragrant flowers add a sweet, soothing aroma to your space.
  • ☕️ What Makes Coffee Plants Special?
  • ☕️ Easy to Grow: Coffee plants are forgiving and flourish with minimal care. Regular water and filtered light keep them happy.
  • ☕️ Unique Fruiting: The berries change color from green to yellow to red as they ripen. Inside are the seeds – your coffee beans!
  • ☕️ Gardenia-Like Blooms: Fragrant, white star-shaped flowers appear in clusters, adding charm and elegance to any room.
  • ☕️ Perfect Gift Idea: Looking for a thoughtful and unique gift? Coffee plants make amazing gifts for friends, family, or any coffee lover 🎁


📚 Learn more from previous posts:
Top 10 fruit you'll ever need for your health benefits: #2. Coffee Tree
What is the best Gift plant?
What is the most popular and the easiest tropical fruit tree grown as a house plant?

📱 Video: growing Coffee tree

🛒 Plant a Coffee Tree

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Date: 27 Sep 2024

How to protect Mango Trees from Cold Weather

How to protect Mango Trees from Cold Weather



🌞 Mango trees love warm weather. They grow best in temperatures between 70F to 100F.

📍 Cold weather can be harmful to mango trees: when the temperature drops below freezing, trees can get damaged. Frost can hurt young leaves and flowers, reducing the amount of fruit.

💬 Ways to protect mango trees from cold


  • 🔹 Right location: Plant in sunny areas with protection from cold winds.

  • 🔹 Cover them up: Use blankets or frost cloth to protect young trees.

  • 🔹 Add mulch: Helps keep the roots warm during cold weather.

  • 🔹 Move potted trees: Bring them inside when it gets too cold.

  • 🔹 Use Sunshine Boosters to improve tree hardiness


Fertilized mango trees are stronger and more resilient.
  • They grow faster and have better root systems, making them more hardy against cold weather.
  • Sunshine Boosters provide the essential nutrients needed for strength and vigor, helping plants recover faster from cold damage.


🥭 Sunshine Boosters "Mango Tango" makes mango trees stronger and more resistant to cold. A well-fed tree can survive cold better and produce more fruit. With Sunshine Boosters, you ensure your mango trees stay healthy, even in chilly weather!

📚 Learn more from the articles:


Mango trees and how to deal with cold weather
How to fertilize your Mango trees

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Date: 19 Sep 2024

Do you like guava juice? Its packed with flavor!

🍷 Do you like guava juice? It’s packed with flavor!


  • 🍉 Did you know you could enjoy fresh guava juice from your own tree?
  • It’s as easy as 1-2-3! All you have to do is plant your own guava tree.

  • 🍉 The 1-3 gal plant will start fruiting for you in no time. And you can expect a large crop in just a couple of seasons.

  • 🍉 Guava trees thrive in mild climates with frost-free winters, but can tolerate light frost once established. And if you live in a colder climate - no worries. Guava is the perfect container fruit tree. You can bring it inside during cold nights and still enjoy fresh fruit every year.

  • 🍉 Just don't forget to water - guavas are heavy drinkers.

  • 🍉Order your Guava tree today from TopTropicals.com - delivered right to your door!


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