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.


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Plumeria pudica variegata, Snow Bridal Bouquet - the most unusual Plumeria

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Date: 2 Dec 2024

Why is it called Blood Feather?

Sanchezia stenomacra - Blood Red Feather

Sanchezia stenomacra - Blood Red Feather

Why is it called Blood Feather?

  • A true gem for tropical plant enthusiasts, Sanchezia stenomacra - Blood Red Feather - is a rare and stunning perennial.
  • Native to the jungles of Peru, it thrives in humid environments with filtered light, making it perfect for lush, shaded spots in your garden, greenhouse or indoor plant collection.
  • Its striking blood-red flowers, shaped like delicate feathers, add a bold splash of color and are irresistible to hummingbirds. Feathery burgundy-red plumes rise above the deep green foliage and last for weeks. The true flowers are orange-red and tubular, emerging from the wispy flower heads day after day.
  • Upright, vigorous grower. When plants become too large, they can take a hard pruning and quickly recover and re-flower. Flowering continuously throughout the year, it even does well under partial sun.
  • A rare find for private collections, this showy plant is sure to become a centerpiece of your tropical paradise.


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Date: 1 May 2024

Why this blue tropical flower has a violet fragrance?

Mazabuka, Blue Lips (Sclerochiton harveyanus)

Mazabuka, Blue Lips (Sclerochiton harveyanus)

Mazabuka, Blue Lips (Sclerochiton harveyanus)

Mazabuka, Blue Lips (Sclerochiton harveyanus)

Mazabuka, Blue Lips (Sclerochiton harveyanus)

Mazabuka, Blue Lips (Sclerochiton harveyanus)

Mazabuka, Blue Lips (Sclerochiton harveyanus)

Mazabuka, Blue Lips (Sclerochiton harveyanus)

Why this blue tropical flower has a violet fragrance?

You already saw one unusual blue flower of Tropics - Lead Flower. This one is even more interesting!

👄 Mazabuka, or Blue Lips (Sclerochiton harveyanus) has mauve-blue, unusually lipped flowers that are lightly violet-lavender-fragrant!
  • 💙 Blue Lips create a pretty floral display on this shade-loving shrub with its attractive glossy green foliage.
  • 💙 Flowers are mauve-blue to purple and the lower petals are ribbed, giving the impression of lips, hence the common name.
  • 💙 Five fringed lobes, equal in size, short and rounded, are the flowers distinguishing feature.
  • 💙 Shade lover. Will happily bloom in the shade!


🐝🐦 The numerous flowers produced in summer are attractive to pollinating insects which encourage insect-feeding birds into the garden.

📚 Learn more: Surprising Violet fragrance of the Blue Lips

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Date: 16 May 2025

Stunning kaleidoscope of Nancy Tree

Nancy Tree, Golden Spoon, Nance (Byrsonima crassifolia)

🎆 Stunning kaleidoscope of Nancy Tree

  • 🎇 Look at this beautiful kaleidoscope of colors! The flowers of the Nancy Tree glow in vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red, creating a stunning display that lights up any garden. What a breathtaking tree! But it’s not just about beauty - the fruits of the Nancy Tree are not only delicious but also has health benefits.
  • 🎇Nancy Tree (Byrsonima crassifolia), also known as Golden Spoon or Nance, is a stunning medium-sized tree with round crown and glorious flowers, transitioning from yellow to orange and red as they age, make it a true standout.
  • 🎇Native to tropical and subtropical climates, the Nancy Tree is not commonly seen in cultivation, making it a rare gem for plant lovers. The fruits are a tasty treat that can be enjoyed fresh or cooked, often used in desserts, soups, or as stuffing for meats.
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  • The roots and stems of the Nancy Tree have antibacterial properties, giving it a natural medicinal edge.
  • 🎇Nancy Tree is highly drought-tolerant, making it an excellent choice for water-wise gardens.
  • 🎇Perfect for those seeking a colorful, health-boosting, and low-maintenance tree, the Nancy Tree is a must-have for tropical and subtropical landscapes.


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Date: 24 Sep 2024

How to spread luck?

Lucky Nut (Thevetia nereifolia)

Lucky Nut (Thevetia nereifolia)

Lucky Nut (Thevetia nereifolia) peach flower

Lucky Nut (Thevetia nereifolia) peach flower

Lucky Nut (Thevetia nereifolia) nuts

Lucky Nut (Thevetia nereifolia) nuts

Lucky Nut (Thevetia nereifolia) yellow flower

Lucky Nut (Thevetia nereifolia) yellow flower

🎲 How to spread luck? With Lucky Nuts!

  • 🍀 This tropical gem, also known as Lucky Nut (Thevetia nereifolia), is a small, compact tree with glossy, dark green leaves and gorgeous yellow-to-peach funnel-shaped flowers.
  • 🍀 Native to tropical America, it's admired for its smooth, triangular fruit that hides two large, oily seeds.
  • 🍀 It's rumored that planting a Lucky Nut tree brings good fortune!
  • 🍀 Beyond its charm, this handsome little tree is hardy and low-maintenance.
  • 🍀 Just don't let its mischievous name fool you- it's all about spreading luck!


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