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Tropical plants are difficult to care for because they aren't strong enough to survive… More
... on the southeastern coast of Florida. The city's tropical climate with almost year-round… More
...your home during the long, cold months of winter. Tropical plants are those that… More
...of color, and in some cases edible fruits, to the garden and thrive side… More
You may already be familiar with tropical vegetables such as okra, eggplant, sweet potato.… More
Anyone who sets foot on the Hawaiian Islands for the first time is left… More
...ave to live on a tropical island to create a lush garden landscape. To… More
...est areas of Florida and southern California, but gardeners in the colder areas can… More
Indoor tropical plants can be susceptible to infestation by a variety of sap-sucking insects,… More
Black scale (Saissetia oleae) is a small parasitic insect, only .2 inch long, that… More
...u live in colder areas, you can still grow exotic tropical plants indoors and… More
Tropical plants of many kinds are favored for use as houseplants. From the common… More
Many of the most popular houseplants are of tropical origin. The conditions they need… More
tropical flowering plants are usually grown indoors, unless you live in a tropical climate.… More
...f those areas with food, medicine and beauty. The tropics are home to many… More
tropical fruit trees such as mangos and avocados are grafted in tropical locations through… More
Tropical plants can be some of the most beautiful, yet difficult, plants to raise.… More
It would be hard to think of a houseplant without Tropical origins. Tropical plants… More
Tropical flowers number in the thousands and offer their admirers a rainbow of colors… More
Tropical plants are commonly used as houseplants because they are attractive, many are easy… More
...rect hot sun with helpful tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on… More
...is a morning glory plant that is found throughout tropical regions all over the world.… More
...are plants that prefer to grow in warm, humid and tropical conditions. Start cockscomb plants… More
...orning glory, or ipomoea, is a vine that grows in tropical climates near the equator.… More
...re fully developed with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free... More
...frost at all with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening… More
...bout the benefits of planting Salvia in this free gardening video about the Salvia plant. More
Cannas are tropical plants that are best transplanted when they are dormant, such as the… More
tropical plants prefer warm temperatures, so it's important for indoor tropical plants to never be… More
To grow tropical plants, recreate the climate of the tropics by providing a consistently warm… More
When gardening, remember that wintertime is a great time to plan a garden. Discover how… More
Growing an ornamental sweet potato vine can be done from seeds or from the root,… More
Discover popular and creative design ideas for the common house plant in this free educational… More
Trees can be kept as house plants, if the right steps are taken. Learn more… More
Learn about how to make a manageable garden in this free gardening video about growing… More
Learn about ferns, what they are, and how long they have existed on Earth -… More
Learn about rabbits foot ferns - free video. More
Tropical and exotic flowers can be a great change from traditional blooms. Learn more in… More
Learn about Bird's Nest Ferns - free video. More
Watch as a flower expert and professional gardener demonstrates how to plant and care for… More
Learn what kind of climate in which you should keep your bonsai tree, in this… More
Watch as a flower expert and professional gardener demonstrates how to plant and care for… More
Learn tips and advice on proper gardening for your climate from a horticulture expert in… More
Learn what to grow in your garden in this free video on low maintenance gardening. More
...nt 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
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...e 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
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
... 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
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...ing to turn my tiny corner of the universe into a tropical oasis. I love Brugmansias, cannas and Elephant ears .. so most of my garden… More
Hello fellow gardeners. I am new to garden guides and just found out about the introduction forum and thought I would stop by and say hello. I have been gardening in my current location for the past 7 years now and the garden in looking very good these days, I… More
...talus & grow them in pots, as I do not have a garden. This hibiscus grows into a tall bush. It was pruned a while ago & there is a great deal of new, healthy regrowth. The climate in the region… More
I am a sub tropical tree. More
...e 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
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
I am assuming that they are both tropical. I have a before and after on the tree. Thanks in advance. Largo Mike 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
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
Here's a few shots from the butterfly garden in Victoria, BC, on Vancouver Island. 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
...t 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
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, 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
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
...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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