Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

Date: 29 Dec 2024

Last Days of the Year
Tropical Fruit Tree Sale

Tropical  Fruit

Celebrate the season with a sweet deal! For the last few days of the year, we're offering an instant 10% discount on all fruit trees. It's the perfect time to add something special to your garden or gift a tree that will grow into a lasting memory. No minimum order required - just enjoy the holiday savings and bring home your favorite fruit tree today!

Instant 10% discount!

No min order. Exp. 1-1-25

Don't forget about FREE and DISCOUNTED SHIPPING
Limited time promotion ends soon!

Date: 14 May 2025

Mark your calendars:
June 14, 2025 - Father's Day Plant Market

June  14,  2025  -  Father's  Day  Plant  Market  at  Top  Tropicals

June 14, 2025: 9 am - 4 pm

Celebrate Father's Day at Top Tropicals - June 14!
Summer is blooming - it's the perfect time to plant something meaningful.
- Kids, bring your dads and surprise them with the gift of a tree! Let them pick any tree they like and plant it together.
- Fathers, bring your kids and teach them how to connect with nature - show them how to plant a tree and grow something lasting!
Stroll through our lush gardens, meet the friendly PeopleCats, and enjoy a fun day for the whole family. Our team will help you choose the perfect plants for your space and guide you every step of the way.

Event Highlights:

30% OFF online prices (*excludes rare/15gal plants)
Free plant with any purchase
Gift bags for first 25 customers with $50+ order
Special deals on select plants
Exciting raffle prizes
Live music by the Famous Hand Pan Lady!

Don't just mow - grow!

Start your food forest, beat rising prices, and plant a future your family will thank you for.

Event discounts valid at both locations:

Ft Myers Garden Center: 13890 Orange River, Ft Myers, FL
Sebring B-Farm: 9100 McRoy Rd, Sebring, FL

Facebook event page - Download invitation

Date: 26 May 2025

us Memorial Day Week Discount:
Plant in memory. Grow with purpose.

Memorial  day  Cat  with  Flag  and  flowers

This Memorial Day week, we honor those who gave everything. Let your garden bloom as a living tribute to their sacrifice. Use code below to save 15%

MEMORIAL25

Min order $150. Excluding S/H. Exp. 5-31-25

Reminder: use our FREE and DISCOUNTED SHIPPING for qualified orders

Date: 10 Jul 2025

🐲 FREE Dragon fruit cutting with every order!

Cat  with  dragon  fruit

Limited Time Offer - While Supply Lasts

Yes, it's absolutely FREE - because we love you. This month only, get a FREE Dragon Fruit cutting with every plant purchase over $50 (excluding seeds and garden supplies).

Available varieties - the most popular cultivars:
Palora (yellow, the sweetest), or
Seouls Kitchen (red-and-white)
you may note your preference in order comments.

These large, cured cuttings are ready to plant, and we've got this quick 30-sec video to show you how. No replacements. One cutting per order. We cannot guarantee variety due to limited supplies. Supplies are limited, so don't wait!


Plus, take 20% off your $200+ order with coupon PRIMEDAY (excludes S/H, ends 7-12-25). Learn more about Dragon Fruit on our blog.

Learn more about Dragon Fruit
Dragon  fruit  cuttings

Date: 18 Aug 2025

Step Up Your Plants Before Fall

Tropical  plants  in  containers
Tropical Plants Ready for Repotting

After a busy summer of growth, many potted plants are bursting out of their containers. Now is the perfect time to step them up into a slightly larger pot.

🌱 Why now in August?

Repotting before fall gives roots room to expand, while there’s still warmth for active growth. Plants have time to sprout new shoots, fill out, and build strength before cooler weather slows them down.

✂️ Trim and Shape

This is also your last chance to give plants a light trim. Pinching or cutting back helps them branch, bush out, and get denser — exactly what you want going into fall.

💚 Add Green Magic

When repotting, mix in Sunshine controlled-release Green Magic fertilizer to reduce transplant stress and boost new root growth. It helps plants settle in quickly and keep thriving.

👉 Watch our on how to step up your plant the right way, then check your pots — some of your summer growers are ready to move up!

⚠️ Important Note on Timing

This advice is for gardeners in warm climates or for anyone who still has at least a month of warm weather left. Tropical plants go dormant when temperatures drop below 75F, so planting in a larger pot at that time may cause root rot — roots stop growing in dormancy, and extra moisture in the soil can lead to rotting.

Repotting,  potting  soil  and  fertilizer

Watch repotting video

How to Repot a Plant Properly

  1. Choose the Right Pot

    Pick a pot just a few inches larger than the old one.

    Make sure it has good drainage — tropical plants hate sitting in water. A pot without drainage holes can cause waterlogging and root rot.

  2. Why plastic pots are better than fancy ceramic

    Ceramic pots may look pretty, but they are heavy, breakable, and often lack proper drainage. Plastic pots are lightweight, easier to handle, and — most importantly — if a plant is root-bound and stuck, you can simply cut the plastic pot to free it without harming the roots. For looks, slip the plastic pot inside a decorative cover pot.

  3. Add Soil and Fertilizer

    Place fresh potting soil at the bottom. Mix in a good fertilizer — we use Sunshine Green Magic.

  4. Remove the Plant

    Why turn it upside down? Gravity helps loosen the plant, and it slides out more easily without tugging.

    Never pull a plant by its head (stems or leaves). That can damage the crown and tear roots.

    If it doesn’t come out easily: lay the pot on its side and gently squeeze or tap the pot to dislodge the soil. If it is really stuck, cut the old pot instead of forcing the plant.

  5. Check the Root System

    If roots are circling tightly (pot-bound), gently untangle or loosen the outside layer so they will grow outward into the new soil.

    Do not shake off or remove old soil from the root ball. Roots have tiny hairs that absorb water and nutrients, and damaging them will set the plant back. Keep the root mass intact and disturb as little as possible.

  6. Set at the Same Level

    Place the plant in the new pot so it sits at the same soil level as before.
    👉 This is important: burying the stem too deep can suffocate it, while setting the plant higher than before may expose roots and cause drying. Keeping the level the same protects the root crown.

  7. Fill and Firm

    Add more soil and fertilizer around the sides. Press lightly around the edges to remove air pockets.

  8. Water Thoroughly

    Give it a deep watering to help roots settle.

  9. Aftercare

    Don’t water again until the top inch of soil feels dry. Freshly repotted plants are vulnerable to soggy soil and root rot if kept too wet.

Watch the video how to repot properly

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