Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

Date: 11 Jun 2024

Flamingo pink with a fruity fragrance, yet another variety

Quisqualis Indica - Rangoon Creeper

Flamingo pink with a fruity fragrance, yet another variety...

💕 This is a single-flower variety of Quisqualis we mentioned earlier.

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Quisqualis Indica - Rangoon Creeper - is an extremely beautiful plant.

💕 Shrubby vine with pale-pink to deep crimson star shaped flowers, covering the entire plant when in full bloom.

💕 It's scent is unforgettable, fruity and intoxicating...

💕 The flowers are born in clusters and each flower has many variations of color, depending on how old the flower is.

💕 The flower starts out white and or pink striped and turn solid pink and finally dark pink on maturity.

💕 Can grow into large woody vine covering a fence or big trellis.

🛒 Get your own Quisqualis vine

#Butterfly_Plants #Perfume_Plants #Hedges_with_benefits

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Date: 6 Jun 2024

What is the symbol of exotic allure? Meet legendary Coral Trees -

Coral Tree - Erythrina - Butea monosperma

Coral Tree - Erythrina - Butea monosperma

Coral Tree - Erythrina

Coral Tree - Erythrina

Coral Tree - Erythrina

Coral Tree - Erythrina

Coral Tree - Erythrina

Coral Tree - Erythrina

Coral Tree - Erythrina

Coral Tree - Erythrina

Coral Tree - Erythrina crysta-galli

Coral Tree - Erythrina crysta-galli

What is the symbol of exotic allure? Meet legendary Coral Trees - Erythrinas...

💋 Vivid red blooms: striking, coral-red flowers that create a breathtaking visual display.

💋 Eye-catching: makes a stunning focal point with its bold and vibrant floral clusters.

💋 Fast-growing: quickly develops into a magnificent tree.

💋 Unique branch structure: an interesting, sculptural form that adds architectural interest even when not in bloom.

💋 Pollinator magnet: attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, supporting local wildlife. 🐞🐝

💋 Drought tolerant: withstands dry conditions once established.

💋 Adaptable: thrives in a range of soils, demonstrating versatility and hardiness.

💋 Low maintenance: requires minimal care.

💋 Legendary beauty: often considered a symbol of exotic allure, brings a touch of the extraordinary to a Southern landscape.

🛒 Shop Coral Trees

#Butterfly_Plants #Trees #Nature_Wonders

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Date: 31 May 2024

Black-black-black plant! Its totally black, thats right

Black ZZ Plant, Zamioculcas x Black Dragon

Black ZZ Plant, Zamioculcas x Black Dragon

Black ZZ Plant, Zamioculcas x Black Dragon

Black ZZ Plant, Zamioculcas x Black Dragon

Black ZZ Plant, Zamioculcas x Black Dragon

Black ZZ Plant, Zamioculcas x Black Dragon

Black ZZ Plant, Zamioculcas x Black Dragon

Black ZZ Plant, Zamioculcas x Black Dragon

♣️ Black-black-black plant! It's totally black, that's right.



▪️ Meet the elusive Black ZZ Plant, where the leaves of this dragon truly live up to its name with their mesmerizing black hue.
Zamioculcas x Black Dragon - yes, the leaves of this Dragon are absolutely black!

▪️Indoor plant enthusiasts may be familiar with its green counterpart, but this rare black variety is a collector's dream come true! You can see both green and black varieties on one of the photos.

▪️The Black ZZ Plant is a succulent marvel, boasting dark glossy foliage thanks to its high chlorophyll concentration - a rarity in the plant kingdom.

▪️With its exceptional ability to store water, the ZZ Plant can endure long periods without watering, earning its title as one of the most drought-tolerant plants on the planet.

▪️Sometimes referred to as the Aroid Palm, this ancient relic shares a unique characteristic with Gonatopus: its leaflets can detach, root, and form bulblets, a trait unseen in other aroids outside the Zamioculcadeae family.

▪️Witness the magic as juvenile leaves emerge green and transform into striking black as they mature, adding a touch of mystery and elegance to any indoor oasis.

🛒 Get the Black ZZ and surprise your friends

#Nature_Wonders #Container_Garden #Shade_Garden

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Date: 31 May 2024

What is this shocking pink gardenia? Does it exist?

Kopsia fruticosa - Pink Gardenia

Kopsia fruticosa - Pink Gardenia

Kopsia fruticosa - Pink Gardenia

Kopsia fruticosa - Pink Gardenia

Kopsia fruticosa - Pink Gardenia

Kopsia fruticosa - Pink Gardenia

Kopsia fruticosa - Pink Gardenia

Kopsia fruticosa - Pink Gardenia

👁 What is this shocking pink gardenia? Does it exist?



🌸 Kopsia fruticosa: fondly known as the "Pink Gardenia", this gem is one of nature's most exquisite and elusive treasures.

🌸 Its flowers are a marvel, transitioning from delicate light pink to deep hues with crimson centers, emitting a subtle fragrance.

🌸 Imagine our surprise when we stumbled upon this enchanting plant labeled as a Pink Gardenia during our expedition in Thailand!

🌸 Intrigued, we delved deeper into its botanical identity. While technically not a Gardenia, this beauty is a close relative of Plumeria and Adenium we mentioned earlier, as well as Tabernaemontana (also often confused with Gardenia). All these beauties belong to the esteemed plant family Apocynaceae.

🌸 It's no wonder this plant has captured our hearts; its beauty is simply irresistible, leaving us wanting more.

🌸 With its compact growth habit, it's perfect for containers or in-ground planting, adding a touch of elegance to any garden space.

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Treat yourself with a Pink Gardenia!

#Perfume_Plants #Nature_Wonders #Container_Garden

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Date: 30 May 2024

Tired of an ugly hedge? Replace it with Aglaia - Chinese Rice Flower, and enjoy Lemony Fragrance year around!

Aglaia odorata - Chinese Perfume Plant flowers

Aglaia odorata - Chinese Perfume Plant flowers

Aglaia odorata - Chinese Perfume Plant

Aglaia odorata - Chinese Perfume Plant

Aglaia odorata - Chinese Perfume Plant

Aglaia odorata - Chinese Perfume Plant

Aglaia odorata - Chinese Perfume Plant hedge

Aglaia odorata - Chinese Perfume Plant hedge

🍋 Tired of an ugly hedge? Replace it with Aglaia - Chinese Rice Flower, and enjoy Lemony Fragrance year around!



🟡 Aglaia odorata is also known as Chinese Perfume Plant, Chinese Rice Flower, or Mock Lemon.

🟡 The plant has an outstanding fragrance from tiny, rice-sized yellow flowers.

🟡 Aglaia grows into a dense bush without pruning. It is relatively slow-growing; so large plants are rare and hard to find.

🟡 Easy to grow bush, it is perfect for a cold tolerant tropical hedge.

🟡 Aglaia has many medicinal uses; contains odorine and odorinol, which have cancer chemopreventive activity.

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Get a few bushes of Aglaia for lemony-fragrant hedge

#Perfume_Plants #Hedges_with_benefits #Remedies

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