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Tropical plants are lush and exotic and usually have thick,… More
Many of the plants we grow as houseplants in the… More
Tropical plants are difficult to care for because they aren't… More
Tropical plants make up the majority of houseplants that we… More
Tropical plants make great houseplants. Not only do they add… More
Tropical plants receive that general name because of where they… More
Tropical plants are plants that thrive in tropical zones or… More
Tropical flowers number in the thousands and offer their admirers… More
Tropical plants can be some of the most beautiful, yet… More
It would be hard to think of a houseplant without… More
In one volume with over 200 photographs, readers will discover… More
Recipe for Tropical Pork Tenderloin More
Even the balmiest of growing regions can be subject to… More
Even if you don't live in the tropics, you can… More
Tropical fruit trees are sun-loving trees that prefer warm climates… More
Tropical plants improve the quality of life by removing and… More
If you're looking for ideas to bring the tropics to… More
If you happen to live in the right climate zone--subtropical… More
Tropical flowers can be grown outside in any USDA Zone… More
Temperatures during the winter months in zone 7A, which includes… More
Tropical plants are commonly used as houseplants because they are… More
Tropical plants are those that can live and survive tropical… More
Blasts of color, pleasant perfumes and extravagantly shaped flowers are… More
Plants from the world's tropical jungles have found their way… More
Tropical plants need less water during the winter, particularly if… More
When gardening, remember that wintertime is a great time to… More
Tropical plants prefer warm temperatures, so it's important for indoor… More
The moonflower, or ipomoeas, is a morning glory plant that… More
Cannas are tropical plants that are best transplanted when they… More
To grow tropical plants, recreate the climate of the tropics… More
Salvia is a hearty plant that is very low maintenance.… More
The nicotiana, or tobacco plant, is a tropical plant that… More
Growing anthuriums requires replicating their native conditions, which includes moisture,… More
Growing an ornamental sweet potato vine can be done from… More
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Discover popular and creative design ideas for the common house… More
Learn what to grow in your garden in this free… More
Tropical and exotic flowers can be a great change from… More
Learn about how to make a manageable garden in this… More
Trees can be kept as house plants, if the right… More
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Watch as a flower expert and professional gardener demonstrates how… More
Learn tips and advice on proper gardening for your climate… More
Watch as a flower expert and professional gardener demonstrates how… More
I am assuming that they are both tropical. I have a before and after on the tree. Thanks in advance. Largo Mike More
There is a great nursery not too far from where I live that has all kinds of tropical fruits. It has the best web-site for tropical plants I have ever seen. Here is a link to the site: http://www.tropicalfruitnursery.com/fruitproducts_ab.htm Even if you are not interested in purchasing, breeze through their… More
STONECROP GARDENS ANNOUNCES A CURE FOR THE WINTER BLUES Spring under Glass from March 23-28, 2009 Come to Stonecrop and leave winter behind for good! Starting Monday, March 23rd, one of the first days of spring, Stonecrop Gardens will open a week early for a special celebration of Spring under… More
I am a sub tropical tree. More
I live in Malaysia which is a tropical country. Very close to the equator. This plant is actually a weed that keeps popping up in my garden and I actually like it and have always wondered what it is. But now I also need to know what it is due… More
Zuzu, any of you smart ones have any idea what this is? and the stamens I guess that is what they are sticking out isn't it? Possibly a bloom? Someone sent this to me to identify and I am striking out. Sure appreciate the help. More
Hi Everyone, My parents recently purchased a summer home in South Eastern NJ as a get away the whole family could enjoy. With Fathers Day coming up, and as a way to say thank you, I was thinking of doing a little landscaping at the house. I wanted it to… More
:D Hi everyone ! I LOVE Tropical Plant's, Beautiful, Exotic ,striking colors ,you named it ! For those who have the same interest as I do here :0 ,Please post your favorite tropical plant of any kind ,so we can share it together ! I would love to see your… More
Here's a few shots from the butterfly garden in Victoria, BC, on Vancouver Island. More
I'm so proud of my Banana Trees. Last year this was a barren spot. This year, I have my own tropical garden. I'm going to hate to see Fall set in. I know I'm going to have to dig them up and force them into dormancy. Oh well, I love… More
Hi all, So I was driving the other day, coming back for work, passing thru our Metropolitan Park, which is a rainforest jungle, and decided to finally take a picture of a plant that I always see. I had always thought that the plant was called "bejuco" in Spanish. But… More
I've inherited this plant from my Mom. Their place only gets western light, very limited late afternoon sun. As a result the plant got leggy and didn't bloom again this year (it did a year ago when she first got it). I've got it on the balcony outside the kitchen,… More
Hi all! I have a question about a tree that my boss has in his office. He said it's an orange tree, I'm not sure if there are different kinds? Anyway, he had taken it outside and sprayed it with what they thought were spider mites and left it out… More
I bought my first tropical water lily from Trickers this spring- and hoped to have lovely blue flowers- the plant arrived with 2 nice big buds on it, ready to bloom, so I planted it in a pot, fed it, in the pond it went- now nothing- the buds have… More
I have a tropical hibiscus. Last year it bloomed well. This year it hasn't bloomed at all. There is a problem with some of the leaves. They are turning yellow, then brown, and then they shrivel up. Does anyone have any idea what's causing that? More
Hi, I just joined the garden guides thanks to my good garden friend Andrea. I just got a 6 X 8ft greenhouse and am ready to start seeds. Any advice please let me know. Going to the PNW Garden Show in February can't wait. I live in Corvallis Or the… More
Anyone know what this might be? It appears to have a small stem on the top, maybe its some kind of tropical fruit? One of my mom's students gave it to her, but no explanation of where it came from. Reminds me of one of those bumpy balls that fall… More
I would love to know if anyone out there pushes the zone limites like I try to do. Is anyone actually as crazy as I am?? I have tons of tropicals that I drag in and out every year. They are so lovely in the garden and I think worth… More
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Orginally from Georgia and a keen gardener I have moved and now I am on the North Island in New Zealand. The climate here in my part of the world is considered semi tropical, Zone 10 I am told. We moved from Hawkes Bay to Otane on Christmas Day 2005.… More