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One of the benefits of living in a warm climate is that you can design and grow a tropical garden. Lush greenery and vibrant flowers draw the attention of butterflies and other wildlife. Learn how to design, grow and maintain a tropical garden.
Exotic gardens are not just for the tropical islands of the Caribean. You can get a tropical look with the right plant characteristics and the right colors. Read More
To grow tropical plants, recreate the climate of the tropics by providing a consistently warm temperature, placing the plant by a sunny window, allowing the plant to dry Read More
Spider flowers, or cleome hasslerana, are plants from the tropics that can be treated like an annual in colder climates. Cut back spider flowers in the fall with help from Read More
Mexican sunflowers, or tithonia rotundifolia, are plants that like warm and tropical climates that are very dry. Provide Mexican sunflowers with good drainage with help Read More
Perennial hibiscus, also called hardy hibiscus, allows gardeners to grow a touch of the tropics, even in areas where tropical plants won't usually survive. They are easy to Read More
If you live in a tropical or subtropical climate, you can easily enjoy the juicy sweetness of pineapples in your very own summer garden. This member of the bromeliad family Read More
Growing tropical flowers in your home is easier than you may think. Although growing requirements do vary from species to species, there are some basic guidelines to get Read More
Tropical water lilies are scented flowers that range in size from miniature flowers to giant plants. They are commonly grown in large containers or small ponds, and they Read More
Just like the name implies, the shrimp plant has blooms with overlapping bracts resembling a shrimp. A beautiful tropical plant, it blooms profusely in proper Read More
Bird of paradise is a tropical-looking plant with paddle-shaped leaves and exotic flowers that resemble a bird's beak. Read More
Bougainvilleas are tropical plants that love sunlight. Learn more about how to care for bougainvilleas with tips from a gardener in this free plant care video. Read More
The special needs of exotic and tropical house plants are discussed in this free educational video series. Read More
Tropical plants prefer warm temperatures, so it's important for indoor tropical plants to never be exposed to an environment that is less than 60 degrees Celsius. Discover Read More
Hibiscus is a large genus of tropical flowers and is sometimes known as rosemallow. These flowering plants are part of the family Malvaceae, which includes plants such as Read More
Cannas are tropical plants native to South America and the West Indies. They range in size from dwarf 2 to 3 foot varieties ideal for containers to huge 10-foot plants. Read More
Nothing makes a room look tropical quite like a palm plant. Palm plants are slow growing, but fairly easy to care for once you know how. They can be grown as small tabletop Read More
Yucca plants are appreciated for the tropical look they give to a room. If you would like a second yucca plant or are concerned your plant my die, you might want to Read More
Gardenia trees are lush tropical plants with a fragrant white blossoms. Like most tropical plants, gardenia trees have a reputation for being difficult to care for. There Read More
Pothos plants are one of the easiest to grow indoors. The plant is a natural climber; it sprouts up tree bark in tropical rainforests. Although the plant survives in most Read More
Colocasias are tropical plants that are better known by their other name, “Elephant Ears.” They have this nickname because of the large, ear-shaped look of Read More
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