Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

Date: 2 May 2025

Have you ever seen a Bridal Bouquet Plumeria this size?

Bridal Bouquet - Plumeria pudica

Bridal Bouquet - Plumeria pudica

Bridal Bouquet - Plumeria pudica

Bridal Bouquet - Plumeria pudica

Bridal Bouquet - Plumeria pudica

Bridal Bouquet - Plumeria pudica

Bridal Bouquet - Plumeria pudica

Bridal Bouquet - Plumeria pudica

Bridal Bouquet - Plumeria pudica

Bridal Bouquet - Plumeria pudica

👀 Have you ever seen a Bridal Bouquet Plumeria this size?



📸 In the photo: This beauty is right at our front door! We planted it a few years ago, and after a tough winter frost damaged it, it bounced back stronger than ever. Now, it's grown into a dense, clumping bush that's impossible to miss! People passing by often stop to admire it and ask what it is. It's truly a miracle plant!

💮 Bridal Bouquet Plumeria - Plumeria pudica - is evergreen, unlike most plumeiras, that drop leaves in winter. It has vibrant, fiddle-shaped leaves! It's a tropical beauty that stays ornamental even when it's not in bloom.

💮 Plumeria pudica blooms almost non-stop with large clusters of 3"white flowers with small yellow centers, forming a beautiful bouquet on the plant. It's like having your own tropical garden show every day!

💮 Unique Growth Habit: This plumeria is versatile - it can grow as a small tree or as a dense, clumping bush, making it perfect for small yards or patios. The plant can be shaped to fit the space, growing rapidly and upright.

💮 Low Maintenance: Easy to care for and tolerant of drought, Plumeria pudica thrives without the need for special attention. It's resistant to insects and fungus, unlike other plumerias. Simply plant and enjoy!

💮 We have in our collection very interesting variety of Plumeria pudica from Thailand. It has variegated leaves! Plumeria pudica variegata - Snow Bridal Bouquet, or White Arrow Leaf - has variegated leaf margins. Like regular Plumeria pudica, it is evergreen, never drops leaves, and grows into a beautiful, dense multi-stem bush. Great for container culture.

🛒 Shop Bridal Bouquet - Plumeria pudica

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Learn more:
Plumeria pudica variegata, Snow Bridal Bouquet - the most unusual Plumeria

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Date: 27 Apr 2025

This mysterious plant will make pink butterflies fly in your stomach!

Kalanchoe x Pink Butterfly

💖 This mysterious plant will make pink butterflies fly in your stomach!



💖 Kalanchoe x Pink Butterfly - Variegated Mother of Thousands... This exceptional plant, originally gifted to us by horticulturist Mark Hooten, quickly became one of the highlights of our rare plant collection.

💖 The Kalanchoe x Pink Butterfly is a true standout, known for its unique, stable variegated "sport" - meaning it has a lower chlorophyll content, allowing vibrant, bright pink pigments to shine through. This makes it one of the most colorful succulents you'll encounter!

💖 The plant produces an abundance of tiny, butterfly-like plantlets along its leaves. Unlike other Kalanchoe plants, it has lost the ability to root from these plantlets, making it even more intriguing.

💖 Pink Butterfly is incredibly easy to care for, drought-tolerant, and thrives in both sun and shade, making it the perfect exotic houseplant for any space.

💖 This variegated form is a mutation of an older hybrid, the origin of which is a bit mysterious. The original hybrid, Kalanchoe x houghtonii, was a cross between Kalanchoe daigremontiana and Kalanchoe delagoensis. Over time, a variegated sport of this hybrid emerged, giving rise to the beautiful Kalanchoe x Pink Butterfly we see today.

💖 A must-have for any succulent collector, this plant will not only bring a splash of color to your home but also a touch of rarity!

🛒 Add Kalanchoe x Pink Butterfly to your rare plant collection

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Date: 22 Apr 2025

Is This a Plant or a Coral?

🔥 Is This a Plant or a Coral?



🟠 Medinilla scortechinii - Orange Coral Spike - these flowers look like they came straight from a coral reef! Orange Coral Spike is a rare gem that's hard to find and easy to love.

🟠 Bright orange stems burst into star-shaped blooms that mimic glowing underwater branches - but they're blooming in your garden or home instead. Exotic, rare, and totally unforgettable.

🟠 Compact and easy to grow - stays under 2 ft tall.

🟠 Glossy dark leaves highlight the vibrant orange panicles.

🟠 Grows in light shade or filtered sun

🟠 Great in pots, hanging baskets, or as an epiphytic accent

🟠 Perfect for collectors of unusual tropical plants

🟠 Add a pop of orange to your garden or indoor jungle – this coral spike doesn’t stay in stock for long!

🛒 Buy Your Coral Bloom Beauty

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A splash of tropical flair

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Date: 22 Apr 2025

Is This a Plant or a Coral?

Medinilla scortechinii - Orange Coral Spike

🔥 Is This a Plant or a Coral?



🟠 Medinilla scortechinii - Orange Coral Spike - these flowers look like they came straight from a coral reef! Orange Coral Spike is a rare gem that's hard to find and easy to love.

🟠 Bright orange stems burst into star-shaped blooms that mimic glowing underwater branches - but they're blooming in your garden or home instead. Exotic, rare, and totally unforgettable.

🟠 Compact and easy to grow - stays under 2 ft tall.

🟠 Glossy dark leaves highlight the vibrant orange panicles.

🟠 Grows in light shade or filtered sun

🟠 Great in pots, hanging baskets, or as an epiphytic accent

🟠 Perfect for collectors of unusual tropical plants

🟠 Add a pop of orange to your garden or indoor jungle – this coral spike doesn’t stay in stock for long!

🛒 Buy Your Coral Bloom Beauty

📚 More from previous post:


A splash of tropical flair

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Date: 21 Apr 2025

The First Video of Exotic Adenium Hybrids!

Exotic Adenium Hybrids

🌸 The First Video of Exotic Adenium Hybrids!

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Our Desert roses - Adeniums - were planted in March - and now, at the end of April, they're in full bloom. Just look at these colors!

🌸 Check out the varieties still in stock and grab yours before they’re gone. Some are already sold out, but you still have a chance to score amazing blooms!

🌸 Why Collect Adeniums?
· Easy to grow indoors or out
· Thrive in sun, shade, and low humidity
· Drought-tolerant, low maintenance
· Not picky about soil
· Stunning blooms and unique caudex shapes

🌸 How Many Varieties Exist?
· Over 200 hybrids at Top Tropicals
· 100+ varieties in stock now
· From doubles to red, purple, yellow, striped, dotted, rainbow, even black flowers - you'll want them all!

🌸 How to Grow a Big, Swollen Caudex


Each time you repot, raise the plant slightly to expose more of the upper roots. This encourages new root growth downward and helps form a thicker, more dramatic caudex.
· Use a well-draining mix
· Water only when dry - Adeniums love dry conditions
· Feed with Sunshine Megaflor Booster that supports both caudex and blooms
· Grow best in filtered bright light

👍 A simple trick with big results!

📚 More about Adeniums:


Why Adeniums are the most popular container plants
How to grow a happy Adenium
What is the easiest container plant with beautiful flowers
Multi-grafted Adenium with different colors of flowers on the same plant
What you need for successful growing Adeniums

🛒 Shop Adenium colors and hybrids

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