🆕 We received a THOUSAND NEW ADENIUMS from Thailand - beautiful, well-developed plants with big caudexes, ready to bloom!
They are finally available for those on the waiting list for specific colors.
🔥 But hurry! Each variety is available in limited quantities (under 10 plants), and they will go fast - first come, first served!
Which adenium is ever-blooming? Discover Flamingo Glow
Adenium Flamingo Glow
Which adenium is ever-blooming? Discover Flamingo Glow
If you've visited our Top Tropicals Farm in Sebring, you've surely noticed our two beautiful ever-blooming AdeniumsFlamingo Glow - the favorites that always draw admiration (and wishlists) from everyone! Our 2 Flamingo Glow mother plants we have in 7 gal pots are in bloom most of the time, almost year around, except for the Winter dormancy period.
We're excited to share some great news: these two stunning Flamingo Glow adeniums cross-pollinated and have produced seeds, and their offsprings are now already blooming! The well-sized 3 year old seedlings have inherited the same vibrant, glowing color as their parents, and we now have a few plants available for sale.
Desert Rose Flamingo Glow is a dazzling Top Tropicals hybrid (A. arabicum x A. obesum) that adds a splash of tropical elegance to any collection. Its soft pink blooms glow like a flamingo at sunset, gradually deepening from delicate blush to rich rose with darker splashes that illuminate the petals. Compact and easy to grow, this variety has a naturally dwarf habit and forms a beautifully rounded caudex, perfect for containers or bonsai-style displays. A living jewel that glows brighter with time!
Q:
Any suggestions on gift plants? With Holidays around the
corner, I've been thinking of getting a present for my
grandma, she lives in FL and is an experienced gardener. I
also have a friend that lives in CA, also warm climate,
but she doesn't have a green thumb. Any "easy" plants I
can try for her?
A:
Live plant is a perfect gift, as we all know. However when
ordering a plant online as a present, for a happy
experience, you should have three things to consider: 1) Gardener's experience. Planting instructions are
included with every order, and usually success is there if
you follow them. But all plants go through shipping stress
(some more, others less) and need time, patience and love
to recover. Also, a plant will need a new home after
shipping: a pot and a good soil mix. It would be wise if
you add potting mix with a gift
order; the plant should be planted in a permanent pot as
soon as possible, but normally can wait a day in a packing
bag until its new owner gets a pot, if it is not ready
yet. 2) How easy the plant is? If buying a plant for a
beginner, chose something easy, as well as showy. Adeniums - Desert Roses, Jasmines, Clerodendrums, Cordylines are always a good
choice. Calatheas, Gingers and
Heliconias are always showy, even when not in bloom.
Spice trees and herbs are
fun, easy to grow and one can enjoy their aroma right away
without waiting on them growing bigger. Miracle Fruit is an awesome
present, it comes with detailed instructions how to grow
the Miracle! 3) How easy the plant ships? Some plants can be
easy in cultivation, but they don't take shipping well.
After being in a dark box for a few days, most plants
usually recover well in experienced hands. When making a
present, you want something showy, not just a stick to
arrive. Besides Adeniums and Jasmines, many fruit trees
usually take shipping without a problem - such as Mango or Sapote trees. You may not
want to start with Avocado, Papaya, Carambola, or Cacao - unless they go to
an experienced grower - these may take some time and skill
to etanblish. Fig trees are super easy in
shipping, but figs may drop leaves in Winter - for this
same reason, you may think twice about deciduous plants
like Sugar Apples, Grapes, Mulberries or Persimmons to be sent as
gifts. On the other hand, if you are sending a deciduous
tree to a gardener who can appreciate the variety, this
may be a good choice - dormant plants take shipping with
less stress!
Holiday
special: On the picture: Adenium Xmas Santa. A Holiday Special
Desert Rose with Christmas-colored flowers - deep-red and
white.
What Thai Adenium names mean: luck, gold, and mythology
Cats Smokey and Sunshine in adenium garden
What Thai Adenium names mean: luck, gold, and mythology 🌸
Many Adenium hybrids come from Thailand, where breeders often give varieties meaningful and poetic names rather than simple codes. Instead of simple labels like "Red Double #27", Thai breeders often give their flowers names that sound like small poems. These names frequently reference wealth, luck, jewels, mythology, and beautiful colors.
Once you start recognizing common Thai words, Adenium names become much easier to understand. Some sound almost like short blessings - promising prosperity, beauty, or good fortune.
Below are examples of Adenium varieties whose names reflect these traditions.
🏯 Thai names related to luck, wealth, and prosperity
These words are extremely common in Thai plant naming and often suggest good fortune or financial success.
Q: With the rising temperatures, I'm concerned
about shipping my plants safely. Can they withstand the heat during transit? Also, is it okay to plant them in the ground now, or should I wait for
cooler Fall weather?
A: Your concern about shipping plants in hot weather is valid. For sensitive plants,
we'll delay shipping until conditions are more favorable in your area. However, there are plenty of heat-tolerant tropical plants that handle shipping well with minimal stress. These plants adapt
easily when planted during the hot summer months. Simply follow the included planting
instructions, gradually acclimate them to full sun, and they should thrive.
Feel free to check with us about the specific plant you plan to order for its suitability in
summer shipping. We're here to take care of your green babies and address your
year-round planting needs!
