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Why share Top Tropicals Expertise?

Since 2002, Top Tropicals has helped hundreds of thousands of gardeners across the U.S. discover, grow, and thrive with tropical and subtropical plants. With over two decades of hands-on experience, an extensive botanical and horticultural knowledge, and a deep love for rare and exotic species, we've grown far beyond a nursery - we're a hub of plant knowledge.

We're passionate about sharing what we've learned. And we're here if you need an expert voice.

Why Talk To Top Tropicals?

At Top Tropicals, we don't just grow plants — we grow stories worth sharing. Founded in 2003, we've grown from a backyard hobby into a trusted source for tropical plant expertise. Our online Plant Encyclopedia spans 5,000+ cultivated tropical plants and 60,000+ photos, guiding gardeners worldwide through the wonders of rare and exotic plants.

We ship flowering, fruiting, and fragrant plants across the U.S. and to select international destinations. Every shipment carries the same promise: to make the world a little greener, one plant at a time.

Today we serve as a knowledge library and hands-on partner for plant lovers everywhere. Our knowledge and experience position us as a trusted source for anyone seeking clear, expert insight on tropical gardening.

If you need authoritative commentary, engaging interviews, or accurate plant facts, the Top Tropicals team is ready to help. Whether you're writing an article, producing a podcast, filming a garden feature, or just need a quick expert quote — we're happy to help.

What does Top Tropicals Offer for Media & Collaboration?

Need a reliable tropical plant expert on short notice? We have you covered.

  • Expert quotes and bite-size plant facts for articles
  • Live or recorded interviews for radio, podcasts, and television
  • Guest posts and columns for blogs, newsletters, and magazines
  • On-site or virtual lectures for garden clubs, colleges, and events
  • Custom educational video segments or on-camera demonstrations
  • High-resolution botanical image licensing from our 60,000+ photo archive. Our licensing terms
  • Private or group Q&A sessions, webinars, and workshops

Whether you require a two-sentence fact check, a keynote lecture, or an in-depth feature, we are ready to meet tight deadlines, adapt to any format, and dive as deep as your story demands.

What is Top Tropicals Areas of Expertise?

  • Tropical & Subtropical Fruit Trees - mango, guava, jackfruit, sapote and many others
  • Rare Ornamentals - fragrant trees, shrubs, and vines; propagation best practices
  • Indoor Plant Care - supplemental lighting, humidity control, temperature control, pest prevention
  • Cold Protection & Recovery - microclimate planning, freeze wraps, post-freeze rehab
  • Soil & Nutrition - fertilizer programs, diagnosing deficiencies
  • Plant ID & Photography - high-resolution imaging and species verification
  • Garden Design & Education - layered tropical landscapes, workshops, guides

Need something more specific? Just ask - we probably grow it.

Where is Top Tropicals located?

Top Tropicals is located in Fort Myers, Florida. Here are directions if you want to visit our Garden Center

✉info@toptropicals.com

📞1-866-897-7957

Media & Expertise

Tatiana Anderson, co-founder of Top Tropicals and tropical plant expert.

What Editors Say

  • "It was honestly a struggle to find people who knew anything about [loquats] at all — your insights will fascinate a lot of people."
    — Ciéra Cree, Design Anthology UK, Homes & Gardens, Apartment Therapy
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    — Drew Swainston, Homes & Gardens
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    — Thomas Rutter, Homes & Gardens

Featured Appearances

Tatiana shares practical guidance on tropical plant care, fertilization strategies, rare edibles, and landscape design with subtropical species.

Media Appearances

Kristi Vanbenschoten, horticulturist at Top Tropicals, featured in ABC7 Fort Myers news segments hosted by Rachel Anderson.

ABC7 News Segments

Kristi offers insights into choosing tropical fruit trees, butterfly plants, and homegrown edible gardening.