Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

We didnt know if this hairy thing was a fern or a cactus

Rhipsalis x pilocarpa - the Hairy Stemmed Jungle Cactus

🙄 We didn't know if this hairy thing was a fern or a cactus... But everyone wanted it

🌿 Looking for something unique? Rhipsalis x pilocarpa - the Hairy Stemmed Jungle Cactus - is an incredibly rare, "hairy-fruited wickerware cactus" from Brazil that's bound to wow any plant lover.
🌿 With its spidery, fuzzy stems reaching up to 20 inches and delicate white to peach-colored flowers, this plant is bound to wow anyone who sees it. After blooming, it even produces pink or red berries covered in fine bristles, adding to its charm.
🌿 What makes the Hairy Stemmed Jungle Cactus a must-have? It's easy to grow, thriving in warm, humid conditions with minimal watering. Perfect for USDA Zones 9-11, it makes an exotic addition to your garden or home.
🌿 But be quick – this rare beauty is vulnerable in the wild, making it even more special in your collection!

Chinese Olive - Canarium album

👍 Why this tree is so popular in Asia: health benefits of Chinese Olive Superfruit

Chinese Olive Tree (Canarium album) is a time-honored Superfruit tree that packed with nutrients, history, and amazing flavor.
It has been celebrated in Asia for over 2,000 years - for good reason.
The olive-like drupes are packed with essential amino acids, healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins. Plus, they’re rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and other powerful bioactive compounds.
Enjoy the fruit raw, pickled, candied, or cooked into soups and stews. It can even be dried as a snack, brewed into herbal teas, or roasted like a nut.
With its unique flavor and ancient reputation in Asian medicine and cuisine, the Chinese Olive is both a conversation piece and a functional food tree for your garden.

Rubus sanctus, Burning Bush of the Bible

🔥 Is this the actual Burning Bush of the Bible? 👍

🔥 This is no ordinary bramble - Rubus sanctus, also known as the Burning Bush of the Bible, is steeped in ancient mystery and sacred history. Grown from seeds sourced by Top Tropicals directly from the revered plant at St. Catherine’s Monastery in 2016, this Holy Bramble connects your garden to one of the most powerful symbols of divine revelation.
🔥 Still growing today at the Chapel of the Burning Bush on Mount Sinai, this plant is believed by many to be the very bush through which God spoke to Moses. Its sacred presence inspired the founding of the monastery itself.
🔥 Rubus sanctus is a very long-lived fruiting shrub, bearing symbolic and botanical significance. Its Latin name says it all: Rubus (blackberry/raspberry) and sanctus (holy/sacred). Whether you're drawn to its spiritual roots or its resilient nature, this plant brings a piece of biblical history to life in your garden.

Pseudorhipsalis amazonica - Blue Flame Cactus

⚡ This is how Exotic Blue Flame Cactus is blooming

🔥 Why we love this plant? Because it's a true showstopper that delivers again and again! Pseudorhipsalis amazonica - the Exotic Blue Flame Cactus, isn't just rare - it's a repeat bloomer that puts on an unforgettable display.
🔥 At the @TopTropicals garden it's blooming not once, but twice a year - in November and now again in March - with a burst of dazzling, truly "blue-flame" flowers that light up the whole space.
🔥 This plant turns any garden or patio into a tropical wonderland. Don’t miss the chance to grow something truly exotic and spectacular!