A taste of the tropics
1 ripe medium mango, peeled with the flesh sliced away from stone 1. In a liquidiser or blender, place the banana, mango, lime juice, zest and orange juice. Whizz until smooth. Spoon the passion fruit, including the seeds, over the top of the ... [... more]
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Tropical Islands 2009 Pocket Planner
 Tropical Islands Pocket Planner: Travel to the tropics! The world is marked with many fabulous island retreats, but the most enchanting are the islands located in the tropical zone. Their golden sun, ivory sands and turquoise seas beckon you. Palm trees [... more]
Calendar Club CA |
Tropical Islands 2009 Mini Wall Calendar
Tropical Islands Mini Wall Calendar: The tropics are where you want to go to get away from it all. Drift away as you smell the lushly scented tropical air and the feel the soft breeze envelop you in its warmth. Hear the ocean's waves gently in the [... more]
Calendar Club CA |
Climate and health
From the tropics to the arctic, climate and weather have powerful direct and indirect impacts on human life. While people adapt to the conditions in which they live, and human physiology can handle substantial variation in weather, there are ... [... more]
World Health Organization |
Dennerle Cryptocoryne Fertilizer Tabs - 10 Pieces
Cryptocorye come from the tropics is Southeast Asia. These plants seem to manage themselves quite well in aquarium environments adding to their popularity. Predominately natural occurring species are offered. Especially suited as an individual plant or a [... more]
£3.99
Zoo Plus |
JBL Tropol Water Conditioner - 250 ml for 1000 l
JBL Tropol converts aquarium water into tropical blackwater. Creates water conditions like those in the tropics due to peat extracts. Bonds heavy metals. Prevents growth of algae by filtering out light components that promote algae. Iodine complex [... more]
£8.39
Zoo Plus |
Papaya Enzyme Chewasble Tablets-100 Chewables
The melon of the tropics. Each pleasantly small, delicious fruit flavoured Papaya tablet contains the enzyme Papain which helps the body to digest protein. SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS. [... more]
£3.99
Holland & Barrett |
Alexander Frater
Alexander Frater was born to a family of Scottish expatriates on the tiny island of Irikiki in the South Seas. Following his dreams of being a writer, Frater left home, but the call of the tropics compelled him to return again and again. has ... [... more]
Random House |
How to find out the origin of house plants
Essentially, house plants come from the forests, jungles and deserts of the tropics and sub-tropics. However, that is not the complete picture. A number of species from the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands have contributed to the range of ... [... more]
Garden Advice |
Canna indica
Canna's are perfect for adding a touch of the tropics to the garden. Found growing wild in South America, this plant has lush green foliage and bright red flowers, which appear from mid-summer until mid-autumn. Either grow its rhizomes in ... [... more]
BBC |
Pruning and training
The hardy hibiscus adds a dash of the tropics to any garden with its colourful trumpet-like flowers. The choice of hibiscus is limited to two deciduous shrubs and their many cultivars. As well as the single-flowered hibiscus, some doubles are ... [... more]
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Canna indica 'Purpurea'
A highly ornamental plant which, with both its handsome green or bronze foliage and exotic blooms in brilliant shades of red, pink and yellow, gives any border a taste of the tropics. Also excellent when grown in large pots in the greenhouse. The ... [... more]
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