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.
If you're in the mood to buy a new plant, the Watchdog has many tropical plant and seed sources.
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Plumerias
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Plant in Dominican Republic fragrant at night
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Overwintering a potted Illustris elephant ear in zone 6
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Problems with Magnolia (Michelia) Champaca
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Overwintering alocasia seedlings
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Sansevieria erythraeae (???) in bloom
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Spots on my Red Emerald Philodendron Erubescens
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Got a big idea for my dracaena. Was hoping to get some feedback and advice.
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Overwintering Bossa Nova Begonias in the North East
started by Joyous
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WOW...
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Anthurium besseae x magnificum
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Anthurium pedatoradiatum
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Repotting some wild hoyas!
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Anthurium schlechtendalii var schlechtendalii
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Variegated Costus Amazonicus
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Where are all the tropicals growers?
started by gothqueen
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Please help with elephant ear plant problem.
started by Jojotol
last post by JojotolJun 17, 20170Jun 17, 2017 -
Glriosa Lily Seeds
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Cutting rootee in hydroton - now what?
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Fuchsia triphylla “Gartenmeister Bonstedt\"
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The Essence of The Plumeria
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Curcuma Longa
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Oleander seeds germination period
started by chris1948
last post by chris1948Jul 29, 20150Jul 29, 2015 -
Oleander seeds germination period
started by chris1948
last post by chris1948Jul 14, 20150Jul 14, 2015 -
new seedling
started by Danasplants
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Looking for Lonnie
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x Cryptbergia 'Mead'
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X Butiagrus nabonnandii Hardiness
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Pinch hibiscus?
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Propagating Begonias From Seed.....
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Plumeria pudica
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Montrichardia arborescens
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Lets go to deffinbachia Texas
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Fireworks
started by Danasplants
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ID please
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Help with id 1200 Meters N. Colombia
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BTW
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Epis in Canada
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Grow Tacca Chantrieri from Seed?
started by Corsetiere
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