Tropical plants are - by definition - grown in frost-free areas, but some of them can be grown in more temperate climates, as well as indoors. Discuss all aspects of cultivating lush, beautiful tropical plants here! From Aroids and Begonias, to Oleanders and Plumerias, and all the beautiful tropical plants in between.
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The Tropicals & Tender Perennials discussion forum at Dave's Garden. Tropical plants are - by definition - grown in frost-free areas, but some of them can be grown in more temperate climates, as well as indoors. Discuss all aspects of cultivating lush, beautiful tropic...… Read More
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Plant in Dominican Republic fragrant at night
started by Nicola
last post by NicolaFeb 26, 20240Feb 26, 2024 -
Overwintering a potted Illustris elephant ear in zone 6
started by wruby
last post by wrubyOct 03, 20230Oct 03, 2023 -
Problems with Magnolia (Michelia) Champaca
started by nlightened
last post by nlightenedJan 27, 20230Jan 27, 2023 -
Oriental totem pole
started by pburns6
last post by pburns6Apr 17, 20220Apr 17, 2022 -
Overwintering alocasia seedlings
started by wandering_ant
last post by wandering_antDec 28, 20210Dec 28, 2021 -
Need help for my plant
started by mona2
last post by mona2Nov 02, 20212Nov 02, 2021 -
Sansevieria erythraeae (???) in bloom
started by gjanick774
last post by gjanick774Jul 22, 20210Jul 22, 2021 -
Mottled yellow leaves, Dieffenbachia?
started by orange_knickers
last post by orange_knickersOct 26, 20201Oct 26, 2020 -
Spots on my Red Emerald Philodendron Erubescens
started by frontierpalmbch
last post by frontierpalmbchMar 20, 20200Mar 20, 2020 -
Got a big idea for my dracaena. Was hoping to get some feedback and advice.
started by thephoenix
last post by thephoenixFeb 03, 20190Feb 03, 2019
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Overwintering Bossa Nova Begonias in the North East
started by Joyous
last post by JoyousOct 04, 20180Oct 04, 2018 -
WOW...
started by gothqueen
last post by gothqueenAug 17, 20180Aug 17, 2018 -
Anthurium besseae x magnificum
started by gothqueen
last post by gothqueenAug 16, 20180Aug 16, 2018 -
Anthurium pedatoradiatum
started by gothqueen
last post by gothqueenAug 16, 20180Aug 16, 2018 -
Anthurium cupulispathum
started by gothqueen
last post by gothqueenAug 15, 20182Aug 15, 2018 -
Repotting some wild hoyas!
started by gothqueen
last post by gothqueenAug 15, 20180Aug 15, 2018 -
Anthurium schlechtendalii var schlechtendalii
started by gothqueen
last post by gothqueenAug 15, 20180Aug 15, 2018 -
Variegated Costus Amazonicus
started by gothqueen
last post by gothqueenAug 15, 20180Aug 15, 2018 -
Where are all the tropicals growers?
started by gothqueen
last post by gothqueenAug 15, 20180Aug 15, 2018 -
Show your bromeliads!
started by gothqueen
last post by gothqueenAug 15, 20183Aug 15, 2018
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Siphonochilus species
started by BotanicKat
last post by BotanicKatAug 15, 20182Aug 15, 2018 -
Plumeria is out of control
started by 1alh1
last post by 1alh1Aug 12, 20183Aug 12, 2018 -
Been away for a few years but am back!
started by gothqueen
last post by gothqueenAug 12, 20182Aug 12, 2018 -
Please help with elephant ear plant problem.
started by Jojotol
last post by JojotolJun 17, 20170Jun 17, 2017 -
Glriosa Lily Seeds
started by birder17
last post by birder17Feb 02, 20170Feb 02, 2017 -
Why do my Rexes always die?
started by quercusnut
last post by hcmcdoleSep 05, 201612Sep 05, 2016 -
Adenium
started by Larkie
last post by LarkieMar 10, 20163Mar 10, 2016 -
Cutting rootee in hydroton - now what?
started by popper1
last post by popper1Feb 19, 20160Feb 19, 2016 -
Fuchsia triphylla “Gartenmeister Bonstedt\"
started by grl1954
last post by grl1954Dec 29, 20150Dec 29, 2015 -
Senecio neriifolia
started by kenton1225
last post by tropicbreezeDec 04, 20151Dec 04, 2015
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Papaya
started by weeding
last post by weedingJan 26, 20168Jan 26, 2016 -
Hoya macgillivrayi
started by weeding
last post by weedingOct 17, 20154Oct 17, 2015 -
Hoya ID Help
started by weeding
last post by weedingOct 17, 20153Oct 17, 2015 -
Brug question
started by Anna_Z
last post by DanasplantsFeb 04, 201616Feb 04, 2016 -
Hoya Blooming
started by weeding
last post by tropicbreezeOct 13, 20153Oct 13, 2015 -
which elephant ear do I have? and it's blooming!
started by jojogarden
last post by jojogardenSep 24, 20152Sep 24, 2015 -
The Essence of The Plumeria
started by alexgr1
last post by alexgr1Aug 29, 20150Aug 29, 2015 -
NEED to buy yellow Bougainvillea
started by happgarden
last post by happgardenAug 20, 20155Aug 20, 2015 -
Hardy Banana's
started by marie_kap
last post by tropicbreezeAug 17, 20155Aug 17, 2015 -
insect
started by kenton1225
last post by kenton1225Sep 14, 20152Sep 14, 2015