NEW ARRIVALS

Not just leaves - this banana bears red fruit too! This Bordelon ornamental banana was first discovered in the Zone 8b Louisiana town of Bordelonville (near Alexandria). The 10-15' tall stalks are adorned with red-striped leaves that also feature an attractive red leaf back which is especially visible when the leaves unfurl. Based on trials around the country, M. Bordelon appears to be the hardiest of the red-striped varieties. If the growing point is protected in winter, M. Bordelon will flower and fruit, although fruits are seeded. Bordelon is a tall, hardy ornamental banana with bold red-striped foliage that adds instant tropical flair. It's cold-tolerant for a banana and can flower and fruit if protected in winter. Originally from Louisiana, it's a striking and resilient choice for Southern gardens and collectors alike. Excellent as a tropical accent or potted showpiece.
Watch a short video: Red Leaves, Red Fruit, Real Wow Banana!
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Butterfly Stripe Plant. Plant looks made of silk. Leaves have shape of butterfly wings. Dark red stripes over bright light green foliage. Wonderful houseplant and a conversation piece.
This plant doesn't take shipping well, pick up only. If you want it shipped, contact our office for expedited shipping at customers risk.

Colvilles glory. Specimen tree with very conspicuous cylindrical or cone shaped clusters of bright orange flowers that are bright red in bud.
This tree loses leaves in winter.

Bright green leaves with a sherbet orange edge. A stately variety that grows large.
Ti plants or cordylines, also known as ti and Hawaiian gook-luck plant, are very popular for their intense leaf colors and leaf shapes producing interest and contrasts even in deep shade.

Australian Tree fern - one of the most tropical looking plants. Adds "Hawaii" spirit to your garden. It puts on growth very quickly. The fronds typically will reach about 8' long on a mature specimen, but, as with most tree ferns, they will be significantly stunted if kept in a pot. It will grow well in dappled (but not deep) shade, but also does well in some sun, even in hot climates, as long as the moisture supply is adequate. It also does relatively well in exposed, windy situations.
Read more:
Australian Tree Fern - a botanical marvel

West African Sickle bush, Aroma, Kalahari Christmas tree, Chinese lantern tree, Marabou-thorn, Princess's Earrings. Interesting powderpuff-like pink flowers make this plant unforgettable. Good plant for bonsai.

Easter Lily Cactus is native to Brazil and Argentina. It is a globular cactus that produces splendid night-blooming, white fragrant flowers up to 10" long.

A fascinating terrestrial orchid that surprises many gardeners with how easy it is to grow, Chinese Crown Orchid produces tall, elegant spikes of unusual greenish-yellow to brownish miniature flowers with a striking purple lip, giving each bloom a delicate, exotic look. Unlike many orchids that cling to trees, this one grows in the ground from underground bulbs, forming attractive clumps of grassy foliage.
Native to Asia and now naturalized in parts of Florida, Eulophia graminea thrives in warm climates and adapts well to containers or garden beds. Flower spikes can rise 2-4 ft above the foliage in summer, creating a graceful display that looks almost wild and tropical at the same time. It enjoys bright light to partial shade and regular watering, and once established it proves surprisingly tough and easygoing.
An unusual orchid for collectors and tropical gardeners alike - perfect for adding something unexpected to your garden or patio collection.
Keep in a dry side; plant in orchid mix. Do not overeater. Bright light.

Governors plum, Madagascar Plum, Batoko palm - is a tropical or subtropical small shrubby tree. It is cultivated in tropical regions as a hedge plant and for its deep red acid fruits resembling small plums. The fruits are about one inch wide and can be eaten fresh or made into preserves. They are sweet and sour, with a texture and flavor similar to a plum. Fruits mature after one to two months from flowering.
The tree is easy to grow, self-fertile and doesn't require much care, not fussy about soil and very forgiving if you forget to water it.
Seeds germinate readily, but it takes a while until the seedling is ready to be transplanted into a big pot or in the ground, a few months.

Beautiful vinous flowers open in the morning, and by 3-4 pm they convolve into a curious fico-like knot. Flowers cover the bush several times a year. Very similar to Hibiscus acetosella, only with green leaves, this edible hibiscus is rich of vitamin C. All parts of the plant are edible and can be used for delicious tea or in a salad. Very fast growing, forms a large bush in one season. Tolerates dry conditions. Grow your edible landscape in no time!
With proper care and protection, this plant can provide a striking display of color and texture in the garden year after year.
This species is often confused with H. furcellatus and sometimes offered in trade under that name.
Learn more about edible hibiscus: Most useful Hibiscus plants.

Our resident botanist/horticulturist, Mark Hooten, recently made and registered a unique Hibiscus hybrid which we at Top Tropicals are very happy to make available to the world. This is a first time offering anywhere!
This is an admittedly an unusual Hibiscus hybrid. It involves a parent species never before registered as being used as a parent for any Hibiscus hybrid in the past. In-fact, the International Hibiscus Society didn't even have a database for it, so it had to be added to their registry.
The hybrid involved taking the pollen of the spectacular H. schizopetalus from the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro (Coral Hibiscus), and using it for pollinating a flower of the rare, virtually unknown but elegant and tiny Madagascan H. grandidieri. This hybrid, which Mark Hooten registered under the name Fairy Dancer, was the result: "My knowledgeable, Hibiscus loving friends assure me that this is a most wonderful hybrid to come along for a very long time, and that I should be proud to offer it to the world."
This wonderful outcome was totally unexpected. The small, almost tiny, deeply lobed leaves unlike those of any other Hibiscus hybrid, resemble those of certain mulberries or figs. They grow from arching stems, from which a nearly constant display of bright red-fuscia flowers dangle on long, thread-like stems, making them appear suspended in air at a distance.

The Branca Jaboticaba Tree delights you with its luscious harvest in just 3-5 years and is likely to tolerate freezing temperatures down to the low 20s. Its fruit is similar to that of red jaboticaba but has a thicker skin and white pulp. Notably, the foliage and upright growth pattern of this species are more striking than that of the red jaboticaba. The fruit has an exceptional flavor. This variety bears fruit several times a year after 2-3 years, provided it is well-irrigated and fertilized. Branca Vinho is an ideal candidate for container culture, and the pulp comprises half of the fruit's weight.
It is more than just a fruit-bearing wonder; its a sight to behold in any landscape. Its lush foliage boasts stunning leaf patterns that add an ornamental touch to your garden. The distinctive trunk and stalks make it a captivating centerpiece, offering a unique and exotic appeal that's sure to draw attention.

The ESALQ Red Jaboticaba is a rare and exotic fruit tree originating from Brazil, named after the prestigious Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (ESALQ), University of Sao Paulo. This tropical fruit tree was extensively studied by the renowned botanist Joao Rodrigues de Mattos in the 1970s, and it is recognized for its large, and exceptionally sweet, flavorful fruit. It begins to bear fruit within 4 to 5 years.

Grimal Jaboticaba - Peluda de Alagoas. Rare Jaboticaba introduced by Adolf Grimal. Sometimes known as the Giant Jaboticaba, it bears fruits that are larger than many Jaboticaba varieties. Has larger fruits with thick pulp and small seeds. Also notable that the fruits are mildly hairy and foliage may show a similar appearance. The trees are heavy producers, and will begin fruiting in 5 years. The tree fruits year round producing a lot of fruit.
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Gives fruit within 3-5 years from seed! This dwarf Jaboticaba Red Hybrid - Precoce - is a fast-fruiting cross between Plinia Cauliflora and Plinia Aureana, commonly known as the Brazilian Grape Tree or Jaboticabeira. Unlike other varieties, this hybrid begins to bear fruit within just 3-5 years from seed as opposed to 5-10 for the regular Jaboticaba, making it a favorite among plant lovers looking for quicker yields. Its adaptability makes it ideal for cultivation in both fruit plant gardens and tropical plant settings. The tree thrives in containers, making it an excellent choice for exotic gardens with limited space. This is a great option for someone who doesn't live in a tropical location and needs to grow in a container and/or someone who wants to see fruit a lot sooner. Mature trees in large containers in South Florida never grow past 5 feet tall. Dwarf Jaboticaba is very rarely offered for sale.

This rare variety of Jaboticaba is used for production of Hawaiian wine Volcano Red. Hawaiians have long honored Pele, the fiery goddess of the volcano and created a wine to honor her tempestuous, passionate spirit. Volcano Red is a medium bodied red wine that blends both red and white grapes with the island's exotic jaboticaba berries.
Red Jaboticaba Vine is also popular in Brazil as La Vinotinto.
This variety is more vigorous and faster growing than regular Jaboticaba. Leaves are slightly bigger. The plant can take light freeze once established, and short periods of waterlogging.

Peregrina is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy leaves and clusters of star shaped bright scarlet flowers about 1 in across that are borne in multi-flowered terminal clusters almost all year round. Compacta is a smaller, more compact cultivar. Peregrina is tolerant of a wide variety of soils as long as they are well drained. Blooms on the current year's growth so it can be pruned at any time of the year.

Pink Jacobinia, Pink Brazilian Plume Flower. Spectacular pink flowers from late spring to fall. Butterfly and hummingbird attractor. The plant is relatively cold hardy to light freeze and grows back from roots even if leaves are damaged.

Bryophyllum proliferum, Kalanchoe prolifera - Blooming Boxes. A very interesting giant specie, inch thick jointed stems are waxy, as are the opposite pairs of fleshy, succulent leaves. Terminal inflorescence of yellow flowers from dangling four-sided box-like bracts yields a multitude of plantlets.

Rare variety from Thailand, with green skin. Fralan means "Thunder" - as the fruit cracks when peeled. No turpentine aftertaste, very good flavor.
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This Indian / Indo-Chinese hybrid fruits consistently every year. It is a Haden seedling, and much like the Haden it is a Florida favorite. It has a very attractive appearance with a mild, very sweet flavor. The fruit is virtually fiberless. Excellent eating quality, consistent production, and effortless to grow. It is easy to determine when to pick because the fruit will turn yellow at its base. Relatively cold hardy variety. The seed is elongated.
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Thai mango, longer like Nam Doc Mai, eaten green crispy, sweet, eaten ripe yellow (soft, fiberless)