Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

Date: 10 Jul 2024

What vine to plant over a big fence

Chonemorpha fragrans - Frangipani vine

❗️ What vine to plant over a big fence.

🔹 Chonemorpha fragrans, or Frangipani vine, that we mentioned before, is a large woody tropical liana with clusters of large, perfume-fragrant flowers and lush green foliage. It is close related to perfumed Plumeria - Frangipani.

🔹 The fragrance is very fresh and pleasant, similar to Plumeria, fills the air around.

🔹 Leaves reaching up to 12 (!) inches - very tropical, majestic look!

🔹 Requires sturdy support - it can grow pretty big and heavy!

🔹 Takes both sun or shade. Full sun and regular fertilizer is essential for profuse blooming.

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Date: 3 Jul 2024

Why everyone wants the Sugar Apple?

Annona squamosa - Sugar apple, Red fruit Kampong Mauve

Annona squamosa - Sugar apple, Red fruit Kampong Mauve

Annona squamosa - Sugar apple, Green fruit Thai Lessard

Annona squamosa - Sugar apple, Green fruit Thai Lessard

🍏 Why everyone wants the Sugar Apple?



Annona squamosa - Sugar apple - is considered by many as the most delicious tropical fruit. We introduced the Annona trees earlier.

✳️ Very small, compact tree, perfect for container or small yard, see photos from our Tropical Fruit Tree contest Winner.

✳️ Starts fruiting within 3 year from seed!

✳️ Easy to grow and undemanding

✳️ The fruit is sheer deliciousness, pulp resembling custard.

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Date: 24 Jul 2024

How to grow Lobster Claw

Heliconia rostrata - Lobster Claw, Parrot's beak

Heliconia rostrata - Lobster Claw, Parrot's beak

Heliconia rostrata - Lobster Claw, Parrot's beak

Heliconia rostrata - Lobster Claw, Parrot's beak

How to grow Lobster Claw

💅 How to grow Lobster Claw



Heliconia rostrata - Lobster Claw, Parrot's beak is one of the most recognized and widely grown tropical plants, and one of the most beautiful!

The inflorescence is one of the most colorful you will ever encounter.

The flowers last a long time and make an excellent cut flower.

It is an easy grower in tropical areas but some room is required because the stalks can reach 7 feet in height.

Pretty cold hardy, it can withstand temperatures in the high 20s F.

Can be grown in large pots in colder areas.

🛒 Grow your own Lobster Claw

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Date: 5 Aug 2024

How to get an easy and showy butterfly attracting bush

Tecoma stans - Yellow Elder

Tecoma stans - Yellow Elder, flower

Tecoma stans - Yellow Elder, flower

Tecoma stans - Yellow Elder flowering

Tecoma stans - Yellow Elder flowering

💛 How to get an easy and showy butterfly attracting bush

🐝 Tecoma stans
- Yellow Elder is a great everblooming bush or a small tree for your butterfly garden.

🐝 Golden Blooms: Bright yellow trumpet-shaped flowers that light up your garden with vibrant color.

🐝 Pollinator's Delight: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, adding lively visitors to your garden.

🐝 Drought-Tolerant: Tough and resilient, perfect for sunny spots and low-water gardens.

🐝 Long Blooming: Flowers almost all year round, providing continuous bursts of sunshine.

🐝 Compact Size: Ideal for small spaces or containers, fitting nicely into any garden layout.

🐝 Easy Care: Low-maintenance and hardy to light freeze, great for gardeners of all experience levels.

🐝 Lush Greenery: Rich green foliage that stays beautiful all year, even when not in bloom.

🐝 Tropical Charm: Adds a bright, tropical feel, making every day feel like a sunny getaway.

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Date: 3 Jun 2024

Craving a Mojito? Beat the Summer heat with Mojito Elephant Ears!

Colocasia sculenta Mojito

Colocasia sculenta Mojito

Colocasia sculenta Mojito

Colocasia sculenta Mojito

Mojito

Mojito

Colocasia sculenta Mojito

Colocasia sculenta Mojito

🍹 Craving a Mojito? Beat the Summer heat with Mojito Elephant Ears!

Colocasia sculenta Mojito, a spectacular variety of Elephant Ears, is a must for a rare plant collection:

🐘 Striking variegation: bold, mottled leaves in shades of green and dark purple, reminiscent of a refreshing mojito!

🐘 Large, impressive leaves: massive, heart-shaped leaves that create a dramatic and tropical look.

🐘Versatile: thrives in both sun and partial shade, making it adaptable to various garden locations.

🐘 Water-loving: ideal for bog gardens, ponds, or as a stunning addition to water features.

🐘 Container friendly: perfect for pots and containers, allowing you to bring its tropical charm to patios and balconies.

🐘 Fast growing: quickly establishes, providing lush foliage and rapid visual impact.

🐘 Low maintenance: minimal care once planted, making it a great choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

🐘 Heat and cold tolerant: performs well in warm climates. During cool winters, leaves may die back and regrow in Spring.

🐘 Edible tubers: produces edible corms (roots) that are a staple in many cuisines, adding a functional aspect to its beauty.

🐘 Unique garden accent: an eye-catching focal point or accent plant.

🛒 Get some Mojito for your garden

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