red banana tree
Ensete maurelii
This fast-grower creates a tropical splash fast in the ground, or as a container patio … Continued
Browsing plants: tropical
Tropical plants naturally flourish in a hot and humid region of the Earth surrounding the equator. Fortunately for we Midwesterners, they grow great in pots indoors during winter and on porches and patios through the summer months.
Bay laurel
Laurus nobilis
An aromatic evergreen tree or large shrub with shiny green foliage, this Mediterranean native is used as bay leaf for seasoning in … Continued
begonia angel wing
Begonia coccinea
Angel wing begonias prefer bright, indirect light year-round. When wintering indoors, water when the soil dries … Continued
begonia ‘Art Hodes’
Begonia 'Art Hodes'
Large, bold textured leaves with velvety red cast and white flowers. An unusual and very … Continued
Boston fern
Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
The classic tropical houseplant, Boston ferns love humidity and do best in indirect light. They … Continued
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea hybrids
These full sun vining plants and are native to Mexico and produce loads of blooms … Continued
butterfly palm
Areca Palms Dypsis Lutescens
Growing and maintaining this undemanding plant is super easy — just don’t overwater! One of … Continued
black canna
Canna Lily
Red-orange blooms over dark purple and green variegated foliage makes a dramatic statement! Plant make … Continued
‘Pretoria’ canna lily
Canna Lily 'Pretoria'
Showy variegated yellow and green striped leaves and large orange bi-colored flowers make quite a … Continued
popcorn plant
Cassia didymobotrya
Run your hands through the foliage of this plant and release the smell of fresh … Continued
black elephant ear
Colocasia 'Black Swan'
Huge, dark purple leaves! The dark, near-black foliage forms an upright, arching habit showcasing its … Continued
black taro
Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'
Large, black-purple, heart-shaped leaves on 4’ purple stems. Outstanding tropical plant for moist areas. Great … Continued