Date: 29 Nov 2018
Mangosteen fever
Mangosteen availability. Yesterday we received 6 Mangosteen trees from Hawaii - on the photo Anna Banana is holding one of these very much wanted trees. We had 378 customers on a waiting list for this amazing fruit tree. After we sent wishlist notifications, the plants were all sold within a couple hours for $349.95 each on "first come, first serve" basis. We even over-sold one... our shopping cart could not catch up with so many requests! We also had 12 smaller size (1 gal pot) plants, and most were also sold right away. As of now, only 3 plants left.
We know many people want this tree, and we apologize that we had only a few. We are searching all our sources around the world for these plants and seeds to supply the Mangosteen for you!
ATTENTION to all Mangosteen seekers! Please re-submit your request for Mangosteen using our Wishlist form. We will find more plants for you, as well as will grow them from seeds. Be on top of our Mail-list news and make sure to re-submit a wish-list request for this plant, since your original request was removed as soon as notification was sent.
You may follow the BUY button below, and if all plants sold out, simply click on a link "Notify me when available". We will notify you as soon as we have the Mangosteen back in stock!
Date: 30 Dec 2025
Persimmon spoon pudding: quick-n-fun exotic recipes
Persimmon spoon pudding
Persimmon tree (Diospyros sp)
🍴 Persimmon spoon pudding
Ingredients
- 2 very ripe persimmons (astringent type, fully soft)
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- Optional: pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Scoop the soft persimmon flesh into a blender and puree until smooth.
- Chill the puree in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Spoon into a bowl and top with plain yogurt.
- Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon if desired and serve.
🍑 About the fruit:
Persimmon (Diospyros spp.) is a graceful, cold-hardy subtropical fruit tree native to China and widely grown across temperate and warm regions. The fruit is loved for its rich sweetness, often compared to honey and apricot. Persimmons are divided into astringent types, which must soften fully before eating, and non-astringent types, which can be enjoyed firm. The fruit is nutritious and commonly eaten fresh or used in desserts.
🌱 In the garden:
Persimmon trees are highly ornamental, with drooping branches, lush summer foliage, and dramatic fall color. They thrive in well-drained soils, tolerate alkaline conditions, and are hardy in USDA zones 7-10. Many varieties perform well in containers, making persimmon a beautiful and productive choice for both edible landscapes and patio gardens.
🛒 Plant Persimmon Tree for sweet fruit and deserts
📚 Learn more:
- Explore Persimmon trees (Diospyros spp) in Plant Encyclopedia
- How soon will Persimmon tree fruit?
- Why so many gardeners this year planted Native American Persimmon
- Hardy, dramatic looking tropical fruit tree with a sweet fruit
#Food_Forest #Recipes
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Date: 25 Jan 2026
Collecting clerodendrums: big color, little effort
Clerodendrum collage
🎨 Collecting clerodendrums: big color, little effort
🎨 Collector hook
If you love plants that look rare, unusual, and a little dramatic - but do not want high-maintenance divas - Clerodendrums belong in your collection.
Clerodendrums are a surprisingly diverse group of plants, ranging from flowering vines to shrubs and even small trees. What they all share is bold, colorful blooms and an easygoing nature that makes them far less fussy than they appear. This combination of exotic looks and forgiving care is exactly why collectors gravitate toward them.
Many clerodendrums bloom repeatedly through the year in warm climates, and several tolerate lower light better than most flowering plants. That makes them flexible - happy in the garden, in containers, on patios, or even indoors near a bright window. Their flowers come in striking combinations of red, white, blue, pink, and purple, often with unusual shapes that stop people mid-walk.
🎨 Why clerodendrums earn collector status
- ✦ Uncommon, eye-catching flowers
- ✦ Long or repeat bloom cycles in many varieties
- ✦ Vines, shrubs, and small trees in one genus
- ✦ Excellent performance in containers
- ✦ More tolerant of lower light than expected
🎨 Clerodendrum care made simple
Give clerodendrums bright filtered light to partial sun, regular watering with good drainage, and light feeding during active growth. A little pruning keeps them tidy and encourages fresh blooms. That is it. No complicated routines, no constant fixing.
For collectors who want maximum visual payoff without constant effort, clerodendrums deliver exactly what the title promises - big color, very little work.
🛒 Start your Clerodendrum collection
📚 Learn more:
- 💋Clerodendrums in Plant Encyclopedia
- 💋Do you see Musical Notes in this flower
- 💋The shrub that smells like a royal bouquet and grows like a weed
- 💋Bleeding Heart Vine surprised everyone this year!
- 💋How to get a large, lush and fragrant bush in no time
- 💋How to add Music to your garden
- 💋Clerodendrum schmitii and Clerodendrum wallichii
- 💋What is the difference between Clerodendrum schmitii and Clerodendrum wallichii?
- 💋What is the most spectacular Clerodendrum
- 💋How to grow Clerodendrums
- 💋Fireworks of Winter
- 💋Fragrant Cashmere Bouquet
- 💋Fountain Clerodendrum
- 💋What is better - Blue or Pink
- 💋Why is it called Blue Butterfly
- 💋Clerodendrum paniculatum
- 💋Seaside Clerodendrum
- 💋Pink Bleeding Heart
- 💋Why is it called Musical Notes
- 💋Bleeding Heart Vine
- 💋Cashmere Bouquet
#Butterfly_Plants #Shade_Garden #How_to #Hedges_with_benefits #Container_Garden
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Date: 7 Mar 2017
Taking care of Guanabana (Soursop) after shipping
Q: Since I have never grown a soursop tree before I need some pro help. My tree was delivered absolutely beautiful, leaves were a pretty green. I potted it and gave it a good drink of water and put it in a shaded area outside. Then the weather here became cool so I brought it in for a few days until the weather warmed, and it lost all the leaves. Is it in shock and will come around eventually? Will I be able to grow this tree indoors during winter?
A: Soursop - Annona muricata trees are very sensitive to temperature drops. This always causes leaf loss. You seem to be doing everything right. Do not water until soil gets slightly dry; keep it in bright shade. The weather should be good now with high temperatures and humidity rising. No fertilizer until the plant shows active new growth. Be patient with your plant, it should recover soon.
Soursop is an ultra-tropical tree and doesn't take any freeze. If you live in cooler climate, keep the plant in a pot (the good news is,
Annonas in general have compact nature and are perfect for container culture). Bring the tree indoors during cold period,
providing bright light.
Remember that grafted trees start flowering and producing fruit right away, unlike seedlings of Soursop that may take a few years till
fruiting.
We have very interesting article about growing and fruiting Soursop in apartment. Check out Tropical Treasures Magazine #7
Date: 24 Jul 2023
Easy,
stress-free plants
for Summer planting
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.
Certain flowering tropical plants, such as Allamandas, Calliandras, Caesalpinias, Adeniums, and Clerodendrums, are excellent options for shipping and establishing during the summer. Flowering vines like Jasmines also adapt well. Consider using Sunshine Booster fertilizers to promote robust growth, they are safe to use right after planting.
Additionally, many fruit trees flourish in heat. Mangoes, Avocados, Pomegranates, Pineapples, Loquats, Eugenias - Tropical cherries, Bananas, Jackfruits, Dragon Fruit, and Olive trees are great choices for summer planting. Noni trees are hardy survivors and usually ship and grow well during the summer, in spite of their lush tropical leaves.
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!
Pitaya, Yellow Dragon Fruit, Selenicereus megalanthus
Jasminum sambac Maid of Orleans thrives and blooms in hot sun
