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!
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.
👉 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fill and Firm
Add more soil and fertilizer around the sides. Press lightly around the
edges to remove air pockets.
Water Thoroughly
Give it a deep watering to help roots settle.
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.
Desert roses (Adeniums) are not really roses at all. They are cousins of the plumeria, but gardeners prize them for that swollen base more than for
the leaves. Want a little trick? Each time you repot, lift the plant slightly
so the crown roots peek above the soil. Over time the base swells into odd
shapes. Some look like bottles, others like bonsai elephants. That is half the fun of growing them.
At Top Tropicals we only sell grafted plants. Why? Because seed-grown
plants do not keep flower color true, but they are the only ones that form the
swollen caudex. With grafting you get the best of both worlds: reliable
flower colors from named hybrids and the sculptural trunk from seedling rootstock.
You can make hundreds of exotic colors. Tempting, isn’t it? Take advantage of this hot sale offer and and collect them all!
Dwarf Red Jade vine. If you always wanted to own THE Red Jade Vine, here
is your chance! Also called Cuitelo, Crista-De-Galo (Rooster's Crest), it is
sometimes miss-identified as a Mucuna species. This amazing eye-catcher is
closely related to Red Jade Vine, however, it is much hardier than the
ultra-tropical Mucuna benettii! It is a spectacular fast-growing vine from Brazil
with long pendulous chains of fiery bright red flowers. Heavy vine, it needs
large trellis or pagoda. An arbor is ideal so that the brilliant flowering
racemes can hang down from the ceiling. Blooms in fall and winter. Prune heavily
in spring after flowering. Give full or partial sun with adequate moisture
and fertilizer. It is very easy to grow, can tolerate some drought and light
frost.
Butterfly pea, Asian pigeonwings. Perfect vine! Blooms year-round, fast
growing, easy, not invasive, controllable, not messy, curious bright blue
flower - Clitoris-like flower shape, hence the name of the plant. Fast-growing
climber with fine foliage, pinnate leaves.
Besides being a great ornamental, this plant has some practical and
medicinal value. The seed pods are edible, as well as the flowers. The flowers are
used for blue food dye for rice and teas. It is also a nitrogen fixer and
helps prevent E-coli.
