Garden Blog - Top Tropicals
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Shady spots aren't a problem - they're an opportunity
Photo above: Niki and Cash, the Top Tropicals PeopleCats-in-residence, lounging in a lush indoor jungle
Most tropical gardens have at least one corner that gets morning light, filtered sun, or just bright shade - and that's exactly where Anthuriums thrive, along with many other shade-loving plants. That makes them ideal for spaces where other tropicals struggle.
Don't have a greenhouse? You don't need one. Anthuriums do beautifully on a shaded porch, in a screened lanai, or even indoors near a north or east-facing window. They're perfect for:
- Bathrooms with natural light
- Bright kitchens with indirect sun
- Shaded entryways or under eaves
- Hanging baskets under tree cover
- Mounting on cork or wood in humid areas
Even a small space can feel like a tropical conservatory with the right plant - and Anthuriums bring that look without being demanding. They grow slowly, stay manageable, and don't need constant pruning or repotting.
Best of all, they reward consistency. Keep them warm, give them some humidity, water when the top inch feels dry, and they'll stay healthy for years. No drama - just quiet, lasting beauty. If you've never grown tropicals in the shade, this is where to start.
Operation of life
"Alcohol is the anesthesia by which we endure the operation of life." - George Bernard Shaw
🐈📸 Mr B is chilling at Top Tropicals PeopleCats.Garden.
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The morning glory that sleeps in? Alamo Vine - the noon-blooming mystery
Ipomoea sinuata - Alamo Vine
- 💮 Ipomoea sinuata - Alamo Vine or Woodrose isn't your average morning glory.
- 💮It's a fast-growing, very fine vine with feathery, soft-textured leaves that look like they belong in a fairytale.
- 💮 And its white pretty blooms? They're a little rebellious! Opening around noon instead of morning, then closing again before sunset.
- 💮 Perfect for trellises, fences, or even a container if you want a vine with personality. Attracts butterflies and bees.
- 💮 It's fast, it's different, and it's ready to cover a small fence or trellis.
🛒 Add this noontime bloomer to your garden
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Big energy for small spaces
Cats Scooby, Timo, James Coconuts and Matilda
"May your home always be too small to hold all your friends." - Irish blessing
🐈📸 Scooby, Timo, James Coconuts and Matilda showing off at Top Tropicals Bfarm (PeopleCats.Garden)
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Why tipping mango trees makes them fruiting machines (DIY Garden Tip)
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🌳 Want more mangoes from your backyard tree?
In this step-by-step guide, Ed from Top Tropicals in Fort Myers, Florida, shows how to tip mango trees to boost branching, improve structure, and increase fruit production. Whether you're growing Valencia Pride, Orange Sherbet, or Glen mangoes - this method works!
✔️ You'll learn:
▫️When and how to tip branches- ▫️ What tools to use (and how to clean them)
- ▫️Real before-and-after results from trees in our Florida garden
- ▫️Tips for shaping young trees for long-term success
🛒 Get your own mango trees
🌱 More garden tips and tropical fruit care
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