Tropical Flower Guide

Tropical flowers often boast striking colors and interesting shapes.

Tropical flowers are full of fragrance and beauty and thrive in tropical climates where warmth and vegetation are in abundance. Even if you do not live in a warm climate, you can still enjoy tropical flowers and make them the centerpiece of your garden.

Care

Tropical flowers should be maintained in an environment that mimics the from which they derived. It is important to become knowledgeable about the region your flower came from. For example, an indoor flower that comes from a dry environment may be unable to survive constant watering.

Diseases

To prevent tropical flower disease, choose a sturdy tropical flower that will be able to thrive in its new environment. Keep your gardening tools clean and disinfect them after you use them to cut away any diseased plant parts.

Varieties

The main types of tropical flowers are varieties of bird of paradise, bougainvillea, orchid, protea and calla lilly. The most popular ones originate in Hawaii, the Caribbean, Tahiti, South America and Asia.

References

• TROPICAL FLOWERS