The diva of tropical trees. Huge red-orange flowers blanket the branches
from late winter through summer. If you’ve ever seen one in full
bloom, you know — it stops traffic.
Best in large yards or open spaces, but young ones do great in big pots for
a few years.
🛒 Shop Tatiana: “If you want a tree that makes
people
say ‘wow,’ this is it.”
Tabebuia chrysotricha – Dwarf Golden Tabebuia
Small tree, big drama. It turns solid gold just before new leaves
appear.
Blooms while completely bare — a stunning contrast of yellow on brown
wood.
Perfect for patios, courtyards, and containers. Handles cool nights down to
the mid-20s F.
Bright, cheerful, and forgiving — the kind of tree that always looks
like it’s celebrating. 🛒
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The Florida “cherry blossom.” Pink-lavender flowers smother
the branches each winter, often before any leaves return.
Thrives in sandy soil, tolerates drought, and grows beautifully in large
planters or pots indoors near a sunny window.
Ideal for seasonal residents or anyone who wants color when everything else
is asleep. 🛒
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Jacaranda mimosifolia
If color had music, this would be jazz.
Soft, fern-like leaves and cascades of violet-blue trumpet flowers —
airy, elegant, unforgettable.
Outdoors, it makes a graceful shade tree; in containers, it stays compact
with regular pruning.
Jacarandas reward patience — they bloom bigger each year. 🛒
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Koelreuteria paniculata – Golden Rain Tree
A favorite for its surprises — golden blooms in summer, pink paper
lantern pods in fall, and bronze leaves before rest.
Fast-growing, tough, and easy. Loves full sun and moderate water.
Great for open lawns or patio tubs. The kind of tree that gives you
something new to look at every month. 🛒
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Callistemon citrinus – Bottlebrush Tree
The hummingbird magnet.
Bright red, brush-shaped flowers bloom several times a year —
sometimes even in cool weather.
The dwarf form, ‘Little John,’ stays about 4 feet tall, perfect
for pots or small borders.
Trim lightly after flowering to keep it compact and colorful. 🛒
Shop Tatiana: “If you’ve never grown a
tropical tree before — start here. It’s the friendliest
one.”
Bauhinia variegata – Pink Butterfly Tree
Graceful, fragrant, and forgiving.
Its pink-lavender orchid-like flowers open from late winter through spring,
filling the garden with color and pollinators.
It’s fast-growing, drought-tolerant, and excellent for both ground
and pots.
Even the buds are edible — a fun bonus for adventurous gardeners. 🛒
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Bauhinia blakeana – Hong Kong Orchid Tree
The queen of them all.
Huge magenta-purple blooms that last for months, from fall through spring.
Fragrant, clean (no messy seed pods), and perfect for patios or large
decorative containers.
Give it sun, a little water, and it will reward you with bloom after bloom.
🛒 Shop Tatiana: “It’s the one tree that never lets winter
win.”
A note on grafted Hong Kong Orchid Trees:
Most Hong Kong Orchid Trees are grafted, and that’s actually a big
advantage.
Because they don’t grow from seed, grafted plants mature faster and
begin blooming while still small — sometimes within the first year.
That makes them perfect for patio pots or small gardens where space is
limited.
Bringing the Tropics Home
Whether your garden faces the Gulf or your window faces the snow, these
trees let you live in color year-round.
Plant them outdoors in warm zones or grow them in pots indoors — they
adapt, they bloom, they brighten every corner.
Gardening isn’t about waiting for spring — it’s about
finding joy in every season.
And when a tree blooms in January, that joy feels twice as sweet.
Yes! Smaller species like Bottlebrush ‘Little John,’ Dwarf
Tabebuias,
and many
Bauhinias bloom beautifully in pots with bright light or grow lamps.
Q: Do they lose their leaves in winter?
Some, like Tabebuias
and Jacarandas,
drop leaves right before blooming — it’s normal
and part of their charm. Others, like Bottlebrush,
stay evergreen.
Q: What fertilizer works best?
We use Sunshine
Boosters — gentle, balanced, and perfect for tropicals.
Feed every 2–3 weeks during active growth.
Q: How do I know when to water?
Touch the soil! If it’s dry an inch or two down, water deeply.
Overwatering is the main mistake with tropicals.
Q: Can they handle frost?
A quick dip into the upper 20s F is fine for most mature trees. Cover
young ones or move containers under shelter if colder.
Q: Which are best for beginners?
Start with Bottlebrush ‘Little John’ or Golden Tabebuia
— compact, colorful, and nearly foolproof.
Q: When will they bloom?
Usually within few years if they get enough sun and warmth. Grafted
plants blooms much sooner
Q: Which of these trees are best for pot
growing?
For patios, balconies, or indoor sunrooms, choose the compact or grafted
types:
These are not seedlings — they’re grafted trees, which means
you get the true variety with known flavor, quality, and performance. Large
grafted trees give you a real head start:
Already mature with a strong root system.
Handle transplanting and weather shifts with ease.
Can bloom and fruit in the first or second season.
No guessing, no waiting years — you’ll get the exact fruit you
want, sooner.
No space for a full orchard? You can still grow your own tropical
paradise!
Our large grafted Condo Mango
trees adapt beautifully to big containers on patios,
balconies, and sunrooms. They stay compact, flower sooner, and can fruit
even in
pots when given good light and warmth.
Bring the tropics indoors — move your tree outside for summer sun,
then back inside before frost. It’s the perfect way to enjoy homegrown
fruit wherever you live.
Give your garden a smart start this season. Large grafted Mango trees
are ready — but only for a short time before winter.
👉 Plant now, harvest sooner, and enjoy the true
variety!
Plant Care Tips by Top Tropicals Plant
Expert Tatiana Anderson
Large grafted Mango trees are easy to establish.
Soil: Well-drained, rich mix — avoid heavy clay.
Water: Deeply once or twice a week after the tree is established; keep soil
evenly moist during the first few weeks after planting.
Light: Full sun or bright patio spot.
Feeding: Use balanced fertilizer Sunshine
Boosters Mango Tango with every watering and Green
Magic controlled release fertilizer every 6 months for steady
growth.
Protection: Cover on cold nights for the first winter.
Plant once, care lightly, and your tree will reward you with fast growth
and early fruit.
🌳
Big Trees, Local Pickup Only
For our local gardeners, we have something special. Extra-large 15- and
25-gallon Mango trees. These are full, mature specimens that simply
can’t be shipped, but they’re perfect for local pickup or
delivery.
Instant Impact and Faster Fruit
These trees already have strong trunks, big root systems, and start
blooming next Spring. Plant one in your yard and it instantly looks like
it’s been there for years.
Delivery and Installation
We offer local delivery and professional installation for large
trees in the nearby area. Our team can bring the tree to your garden,
position
it correctly, and help with planting and setup.
Limited Availability: Quantities are small, and these big trees
go fast — once sold, they won’t be available again until next
growing season.
"Large grafted trees give you a head start — they’re stronger,
settle in faster, and can reward you with fruit the very next season," says
Tatiana Anderson
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PeopleCats of TopTropicals. Cats of the day: Biggy's Cat Hospital
Biggy checking on patient Abu when he couldn't walk
During these challenging times for the whole planet, we receive kind
letters from our customers checking on how our PeopleCats are doing, especially those that previously were ill. And
since we promised to follow up on everyone, including heart-breaking story of
Raja and Abu, today's report is about everybody's progress!
As we mentioned in our previous newsletter, several cats in TopTropicals
Cat Sanctuary had a coronavirus (we call it COVID-Cat-20), or simply a cat respiratory infection. Chiefy, Snitch, Marco and Biggy had it really bad, but some other PeopleCats surprisingly didn't
get it! Just like with humans. Lucky King didn't have a single sneeze!
Finally, everybody has recovered by now, but it has been a very stressful
couple of weeks for us, considering limited vet availability at this stay-home
time. On top of that, Lil S had an abscess and was also contained in a home hospital, away
from flu-quarantined PeopleCats. Our homes become real cat hospitals!
We are thankful to our customers support, especially Silvia who made
several donations for our PeopleCats, and also recommended antiseptic pads - those worked great for Lil S! Abu and Raja's adventures were not over... After 2 weeks of seeing a
vet treating their infections and injuries, they got worse... Then after a
couple of weeks in another hospital (and a couple thousand more in bills) we were
suggested to put them down as hopeless since they would never walk again...
But Kristi did not want to believe it, she did not give up! The kittens heard
her. They won. Today, they are all better, walking, jumping and playing!
Thank you Kristi!
Never give up hope!
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Plant Care Tips by Top Tropicals Plant
Expert Tatiana Anderson
