Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

Date: 6 May 2016

Taking care of 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.

We have very interesting article about growing and fruiting Soursop in apartment. Check out 4534 Tropical Treasures Magazine # 7

Date: 13 Mar 2016

Growing Vanilla Orchid

Q: I want to buy Vanilla orchid and I wonder if I can grow it in my bathroom by the skylight.

A: Growing Vanilla orchid is no different than other orchids. It is very simple. All that the plant needs is a good light, good air humidity, and good porous support.

Light. Grow Vanilla orchid in a very bright light, but protected from direct hot sun.

Air humidity.The higher the air humidity, the better your plant will grow. Many people grow orchids in a bathroom where these plants can enjoy occasional "humidity treats" after showers.

Growing media. Vanilla orchid cuttings are rooted very often in a regular potting mix with high content of pine bark and/or Perlite, Coconut Husk Chips

Date: 19 Mar 2026

Guava chili glaze: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

Guava chili glaze

Guava chili glaze

Guava fruit

Guava fruit

🍴 Guava chili glaze: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

  • 🔴Simmer guava puree with chili flakes and a squeeze of lime.
  • 🔴Brush onto grilled chicken


🌿 About the plant:


Guava is a tropical tree with fragrant fruit rich in vitamin C and aromatic pulp.

🏡 In the garden:


Thrives in warm climates, tolerates some drought. Responds well to pruning and can be grown in containers.

🛒 Grow your own guava tree

📚 Learn more:

Plant Facts

Psidium guajava
Tropical Guava, Guajava
USDA Zone: 9-11
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersEdible plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant plant
  • Guava trees in Plant Encyclopedia
  • Guava fudge: quick-n-fun exotic recipes
  • Six guava varieties that will keep you picking year-round
  • How to grow a Guava Tree: Practical Guide to Growing Guava
  • More about #Guava

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    Date: 17 Apr 2024

    Why buy Mango from the store? Plant the trees today to enjoy your own fruit tomorrow!

    Why buy Mango from the store? Plant the trees today to enjoy your own fruit tomorrow!
    🥭 Why buy Mango from the store? Plant the trees today to enjoy your own fruit tomorrow!

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    Date: 23 Sep 2025

    8 best flowering trees that will bloom for you in Winter

    Royal poinciana - Flamboyant tree, Delonix regia (top)
Tabebuia impetiginosa - Dwarf Pink Tabebuia (left)
Tabebuia chrysotricha - Dwarf Golden Tabebuia (right)
Bauhinia variegata - Pink Butterfly Orchid Tree (center top left)
Koelreuteria paniculata

    Royal poinciana - Flamboyant tree, Delonix regia (top) Tabebuia impetiginosa - Dwarf Pink Tabebuia (left) Tabebuia chrysotricha - Dwarf Golden Tabebuia (right) Bauhinia variegata - Pink Butterfly Orchid Tree (center top left) Koelreuteria paniculata - Golden Rain Tree (center top right) Callistemon citrinus - Weeping Red Bottlebrush (center bottom left) Bauhinia blakeana - Hong Kong Orchid Tree (center bottom right) Jacaranda mimosifolia (acutifolia) (bottom)

    💐 8 best flowering trees that will bloom for you in Winter



    📸 Pictures for the previous post:



    Royal poinciana - Flamboyant tree, Delonix regia (top)
    Tabebuia impetiginosa - Dwarf Pink Tabebuia (left)
    Tabebuia chrysotricha - Dwarf Golden Tabebuia (right)
    Bauhinia variegata - Pink Butterfly Orchid Tree (center top left)
    Koelreuteria paniculata - Golden Rain Tree (center top right)
    Callistemon citrinus - Weeping Red Bottlebrush (center bottom left)
    Bauhinia blakeana - Hong Kong Orchid Tree (center bottom right)
    Jacaranda mimosifolia (acutifolia) (bottom)

    🛒 Plant a tree now for winter flowers

    #Trees #Discover

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