Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

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 glazed grilled chicken

Guava chili glazed grilled chicken

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!

    🛒 Shop Mango trees

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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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    Date: 17 Jul 2024

    How to add color to your yard

    🌈 How to add color to your yard.


    • 🔜 Lovely Cassias we mentioned in earlier post are in full bloom today - they love the Summer Heat! They are our favorite Summer flowers.

    • 🔜 Cassia (Senna) trees are compact, fast growing, tolerant to drought and poor soils, free-flowering and relatively cold hardy. Always a great choice!

    • 🔜 Cassias come in several colors: yellow, orange, pink, red and rainbow.

    • 🔜 Yellow-flowering cassias:
    • Senna surattensis (Cassia glauca) - Scrambled Egg Bush
      Cassia siamea - Kassod Tree
      Cassia didymobotrya - Popcorn Cassia
      Senna alata - Empress Candles
      Cassia occidentalis - Fedegoso, Coffee Senna

    • 🔜 Pink/red and multi-color Rainbow cassias (which are hybrids between yellow and pink cassias):
    Cassia grandis - Red Cassia
    Cassia javanica - Apple Blossom Tree
    Cassia marginata - Rainbow Shower Tree
    Cassia roxburghii - Ceylon Senna
    Cassia x nodosa - Pink Shower, Appleblossom.

    What cassias do you have in your garden?
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