☀️ Summer heat? No problem. These fragrant plants thrive in it - and will make your garden smell like vacation every day.
☀️ Brunfelsia - Lady of the Night - releases its sweet scent after sunset, filling warm evenings with a dreamy, tropical perfume.
☀️ Gardenia - Queen of Scent - classic creamy blooms with a rich, unmistakable fragrance that perfumes the air even in peak summer.
☀️ Jasminum sambac - the most popular and the most fragrant Jasmine for both indoor or outdoor culture. Varieties: Arabian Nights, Belle of India, Mangalore Malli, Grand Duke, Grand Duke Supreme, Gundu Malli, Maid of Orleans, Mali Chat, Mysore Mulli, Little Duke Supreme - Baby Duke.
☀️ Nyctanthes arbor-tristis - Parijat. Small tree or shrub from India with highly perfumed flowers, one of the most desired fragrant plants. Mythology says the plant came to earth with God Krishna, shedding flowers like tears before dawn.
☀️ Plumeria - tropical icon known for its heavenly scent and stunning flowers - blooms all summer and keeps your garden smelling like vacation!
🍒 Most people think Cocoplum is just a boring hedge plant: Bahamas Cocoplum (Chrysobalanus icaco). Thick, green, easy to trim - great for privacy. But hidden in all that greenery? Super-sweet plum-like fruit that are edible and very tasty! They look like small plums and come in pink, purple, or white when ripe.
🍒 Cocoplum is native to Florida and has been quietly feeding people for generations, long before it became a landscaping go-to. The fruit is mild, a little sweet, and great for snacking or making into jam.
🍒 Cocoplum isn't just a tasty surprise - it comes with some health perks too:
Rich in antioxidants - especially anthocyanins, which give the purple fruit its color and help fight free radicals in the body.
Good source of fiber - helps with digestion and keeping you full.
Contains vitamin C - supports your immune system and skin health.
Low in calories - great for snacking without guilt.
So when you bite into a Cocoplum, you're not just tasting Florida - you're getting a little wellness boost too.
🍯 Quick Cocoplum Jam:
🔸2 cups ripe Cocoplums
🔸1 cup sugar
🔸1 cup water*
🔸1 tbsp lemon juice
🔸Mash it all up, cook on low 20-30 minutes until thick. Cool and enjoy!
*To make a delicious summer drink, add 10 cups of water and just get to boil. Let sit 2 hrs, mash up, drain fruit and cool to enjoy.
So next time you walk by a Cocoplum hedge, check for fruit. There might be a free snack waiting for you!
🍍 Pineapple plants (Ananas comosus) are easy to grow, virtually carefree plants. You you plant a few - you will always have the benefit of fresh and delicious fruit on the table, full of health benefits.
🍍 White Jade Pineapple, also known as Eleuthera, is one of the most prized pineapple varieties you can grow at home - and for good reason. If you're only growing one pineapple, make it this one. And here is why:
✔️ Six reasons why you want to grow White Jade Pineapple
🟡Super sweet and low acid: White Jade has tender white flesh that's ultra-sweet with almost no acidity. The flavor is smooth and rich, far better than anything you'll find in a grocery store.
🟡Edible core: The core is soft, juicy, and 100% edible - no waste and no tough center.
🟡Spineless leaves: Unlike most pineapples, White Jade has soft, spineless leaves, making it much easier and safer to handle.
🟡Compact and container-friendly: It stays small, perfect for pots, patios, or tight garden spaces.
🟡Backyard hero, not for shipping: This variety bruises easily, so it's rarely seen in stores - but perfect for home gardeners who want top-tier taste.
🟡Tropical beauty + fast fruiting: With its blue-green foliage and striking fruit, it's ornamental as well as productive. Expect fruit in as little as 18-24 months with good care.
🍍 Although often mistaken as a Hawaiian variety, White Jade actually originated in Eleuthera, Bahamas. It thrives in warm climates and rewards gardeners with a sweet, low-acid treat unlike any commercial pineapple. It is grown in Hawaii now, especially by backyard gardeners and small farms, because it does so well there.
🍍 Make sure to feed your pineapple plants what they crave - sunshine and nutrients! Boost their growth with - SUNSHINE Ananas - Pineapple and Bromeliad Booster. This special formula gives your plants the energy they need to thrive and produce tons of sweet, juicy fruit just for you!
We Cut Open a 37 lb Jackfruit - You Wont Believe Whats Inside!
🍈 We Cut Open a 37 lb Jackfruit - You Won't Believe What's Inside!
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🍈 Cutting into a 37-pound Jackedak Jackfruit with Chiane and Ashley!
🍈 Join us at Top Tropicals as we explore one of the largest fruits on Earth - the mighty Jackfruit. From sweet, tropical fruit to edible seeds and even a meat substitute known as the "rag" - this fruit does it all!
✔️Learn how to cut and clean a jackfruit
✔️See which parts are edible (you might be surprised!)
✔️Discover why it's a favorite for vegan pulled pork
