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How to add Music to your garden

Clerodendrum incisum - Musical Note, Morning Kiss

🎶 How to add Music to your garden
  • Clerodendrum incisum, also known as Musical Note or Morning Kiss, is a compact, low-maintenance plant with unusual, showy flowers that resemble musical notes, giving it its name.
  • ♪ It thrives in both full sun and shade, tolerates some drought, and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, making it perfect for wildlife-friendly gardens. With blooms bursting everywhere, this plant creates a beautiful carpet of musical-note-shaped flowers around its base, offering a true symphony for your garden.


ℹ️ The unopened flowers resemble musical notes, giving the plant its name.

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The world is full of magic things

The world is full of magic things
🌹The world is full of magic things

"The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper."
- W.B. Yeats

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A Beautiful and Edible Delight: Taro or Elephant Ear?

Colocasia antiquorum Illustris

🍀 A Beautiful and Edible Delight: Taro or Elephant Ear?
  • 🪴 Colocasia antiquorum Illustris, commonly known as the Imperial Taro or Elephant Ear, is a striking ornamental plant prized for its dramatic, dark purple and green heart-shaped leaves. While it is primarily cultivated for aesthetic purposes in gardens, ponds, and containers, it does have edible potential.​
  • 🪴Young Leaves: The young leaves of Colocasia antiquorum can be consumed when thoroughly cooked.
  • 🪴Tuber (Corm): The corms, or underground stems, of this species are edible but must be cooked properly (may cause irritation if consumed raw). ​
  • 🪴This cultivar thrives in moist, shaded environments, making it ideal for bog gardens, water features, and shaded landscapes. It prefers consistently moist or boggy soil and can tolerate dappled sunlight.
  • 🪴The plant is fast-growing and can reach heights of 5–6 feet, adding a tropical flair to your garden. ​


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Have you ever seen a Bridal Bouquet Plumeria this size?

Bridal Bouquet - Plumeria pudica

Bridal Bouquet - Plumeria pudica

Bridal Bouquet - Plumeria pudica

Bridal Bouquet - Plumeria pudica

Bridal Bouquet - Plumeria pudica

Bridal Bouquet - Plumeria pudica

Bridal Bouquet - Plumeria pudica

Bridal Bouquet - Plumeria pudica

Bridal Bouquet - Plumeria pudica

Bridal Bouquet - Plumeria pudica

👀 Have you ever seen a Bridal Bouquet Plumeria this size?

📸 In the photo: This beauty is right at our front door! We planted it a few years ago, and after a tough winter frost damaged it, it bounced back stronger than ever. Now, it's grown into a dense, clumping bush that's impossible to miss! People passing by often stop to admire it and ask what it is. It's truly a miracle plant!
  • 💮 Bridal Bouquet Plumeria - Plumeria pudica - is evergreen, unlike most plumeiras, that drop leaves in winter. It has vibrant, fiddle-shaped leaves! It's a tropical beauty that stays ornamental even when it's not in bloom.
  • 💮 Plumeria pudica blooms almost non-stop with large clusters of 3" white flowers with small yellow centers, forming a beautiful bouquet on the plant. It's like having your own tropical garden show every day!
  • 💮 Unique Growth Habit: This plumeria is versatile - it can grow as a small tree or as a dense, clumping bush, making it perfect for small yards or patios. The plant can be shaped to fit the space, growing rapidly and upright.
  • 💮 Low Maintenance: Easy to care for and tolerant of drought, Plumeria pudica thrives without the need for special attention. It's resistant to insects and fungus, unlike other plumerias. Simply plant and enjoy!
  • 💮 We have in our collection very interesting variety of Plumeria pudica from Thailand. It has variegated leaves! Plumeria pudica variegata - Snow Bridal Bouquet, or White Arrow Leaf - has variegated leaf margins. Like regular Plumeria pudica, it is evergreen, never drops leaves, and grows into a beautiful, dense multi-stem bush. Great for container culture.


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Plumeria pudica variegata, Snow Bridal Bouquet - the most unusual Plumeria

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Love is Sharing

❤️ Love is Sharing

"The more we share, the more we have." - Leonard Nimoy

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Why is it called the Fruit of the Gods? Jambolan health benefits

Syzygium cumini - Jambolan, Java Plum

🫐 Why is it called the Fruit of the Gods? Jambolan health benefits
  • 🟣 Fragrant & Flavorful: Enjoy purplish-black berries with a sweet or mildly tangy taste, perfect raw or transformed into tarts, sauces, and jams. This Divine Berry is Syzygium cumini - Jambolan, or Java Plum.
  • 🟣 Cultural & Medicinal Significance: Revered in Ayurveda, Unani and Chinese medicine, with seeds, leaves, and bark offering therapeutic uses. In Hindu mythology, it's known as the "fruit of the gods" with Lord Rama and Lord Krishna both linked to its divine history.
  • 🟣 Health Benefits of Jambolan. Incorporating Jambolan into your diet can be a flavorful and healthful choice, offering a range of benefits:

· Blood Sugar Regulation: May lower blood sugar levels; low glycemic index supports healthy control.
  • · Cardiovascular Support: Antioxidants reduce oxidative stress; potassium helps maintain healthy blood pressure.
  • · Digestive Health: High in fiber, promoting digestion and alleviating constipation.
  • · Liver Protection: Protects the liver and supports detoxification.
  • · Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation associated with chronic conditions.
  • · Oral Health: Antimicrobial seeds help combat oral bacteria and promote dental health.
  • · Skin Health: Antioxidants help fight oxidative damage, promoting youthful skin.
  • · Weight Management: Low in calories, high in fiber, aids in satiety and digestion.
  • · Kidney Health: Diuretic properties help flush toxins and reduce kidney stone risk.
  • · Immune Boost: Vitamin C and antioxidants enhance immune function.


🟣 Privacy & Beauty: A fast-growing, bushy tree that doubles as an ornamental, forming dense screens in just two seasons, ideal for privacy or creating a beautiful barrier in your garden. Check out a video of the tree in earlier post: How to get a large, bushy, exotic fruit tree in no time.

🛒 Embrace both beauty and flavor with Jambolan!

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🌸 Plumeria Power: The Signature Scent of the Tropics

Plumeria collage

Q: What is the most fragrant variety of Plumeria? Are some colors more fragrant than others? How do you keep Plumeria blooming?

A: From Kristi, TopTropicals Flower Expert: At Top Tropicals, we used to think yellow Plumeria was the most fragrant. That was until we discovered multi-colored hybrids and stunning "rainbow" varieties! These rare beauties are prized not just for their sweet, strong fragrance but also for their dazzling mix of tropical colors.

We just received new arrivals of stunning new Plumeria varieties - but quantities are limited, so don't wait! Choose your favorite colors and bring home the irresistible scent of the tropics.

Plumerias are famous for their rich colors and unforgettable fragrance. With just a few simple steps, you can grow your own blooming tree and enjoy flowers just like in the pictures.

5 simple rules how to grow a fragrant Plumeria

1. Use well-drained soil. Choose a potting mix rich in perlite, bark, and coconut fiber. We recommend Sunshine Abundance professional soil mix for best results.

2. Choose the right container. Use a pot just slightly larger than the root ball to prevent water-logging. Plumeria prefers dry conditions - water only when the soil is slightly dry.

3. Give it full sun. Plumeria needs plenty of light to bloom. If grown indoors, place it in the brightest spot and bring it outside for sunbathing whenever possible.

4. Let it rest in winter. Plumeria drops its leaves and goes dormant during the cooler months. When this happens, reduce watering to a minimum and let the plant rest until new growth begins.

5. Feed it to bloom. Plumeria is a heavy feeder and needs fertilizer to flower well. Use a plant food high in phosphorus, like Sunsine Megaflor Bloom Booster liquid fertilizer. It's safe to use with every watering, all year round.

Plumeria video

New Video of Exotic Plumeria Hybrids

Check out different varieties of Plumerias in full bloom. Just look at these colors in this short video !

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Doing house chores together

💨 Doing house chores together

"Housework can't kill you, but why take a chance?" - Phyllis Diller

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How to enhance your garden with hardy tropical: Fast Growing White Orchid Tree

Bauhinia alba (candida) - White Orchid Tree

🪚 How to enhance your garden with hardy tropical: Fast Growing White Orchid Tree
  • 💮 Bauhinia alba (candida) - White Orchid Tree - is the most cold hardy of all bauhinias. It is a medium-sized, fast-growing tree with short trunk and spreading branches that provide excellent shade.
  • 💮 Abundant, fragrant white flowers adorned with subtle lemon-green markings, blooming from winter through spring and intermittently in summer.
  • 💮 Cold Hardy: Among the most frost-tolerant Bauhinias, thriving in temperatures as low as 26F. ​
  • 💮 Rapid Growth: Grows quickly, reaching heights of 15 to 30 feet, ideal for creating a lush, shaded area. ​
  • 💮 Attracts Pollinators: The large, showy flowers attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, enhancing your garden's ecosystem.​
  • 💮 Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant once established and thrives in well-drained soil with full sun exposure. ​


📚 Orchid trees from previous posts:

🛒 Enhance your garden with White Orchid Tree

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Six-Toed Cats: The Paws That Made History

Six-Toed Cats: The Paws That Made History
🐾 Six-Toed Cats: The Paws That Made History

  • 🐾 What is your favorite place in Florida?

  • Ours is Florida Keys! And what is our favorite place in Florida Keys? Hemingway Museum with Six-Toed Cats!

  • 🐾 Six-toed cats, also known as polydactyl cats, are a unique genetic trait that makes their paws look like they're wearing mittens - sometimes even with a "thumb." Most commonly, they have extra toes on their front paws, though some may have them on their back feet too.

  • 🐾 Ernest Hemingway’s home is famous for housing about 40-50 polydactyl cats, all descendants of a white six-toed cat named Snow White, a gift from a ship captain. The polydactyl gene is passed down, so even cats with the usual number of toes can have six-toed kittens.

  • 🐾 Polydactyl cats can appear in many breeds - Tabbies, Tortoiseshells, Calicos, and more. They're found in all shapes, sizes, and colors, but they share one fascinating feature: extra toes!

  • 🐾 True to Hemingway’s tradition, all of the museum's cats are named after famous people. These cats aren't just cute - they’re smart and can learn to respond to their names, making them extra special!

  • 🐾 So next time you see a six-toed cat, remember you're looking at a piece of literary history with a bit of extra "paw-some" charm!


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