Tropical Beauties for Home and Garden
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There’s no doubt that tropical plants are unusual and tend to stand out in the garden. And you don’t have to be a plant expert to know a tropical when you see one – tall and graceful ferns; colorful and bright flowers in vibrant shades of red, yellow and orange; and wonderfully variegated leaves in unusual shapes and sizes. There are countless fascinating tropicals to add to your garden or to enjoy as indoor plants. Here’s just a taste of some delightful plants that can enhance, add beauty and bring exotic flavors to any garden or home.
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1) This ‘Siam Ruby’ banana plant has unusual red and green leaves and is a real garden standout.
2) With its striking yellow and green leaves, variegated ginger makes a great container plant or works well in the garden.
3) Mix it up a bit: Brightly colored coleus adds wonderful splashes of color when used with impatiens.
4) What’s in a name? The leaves of the fishtail palm resemble…well, fish tails!
5) The pencil tree is a neat succulent that resembles its name.
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1) Green striped agave blooms in late summer or early fall.
2) How’s this for a cool tropical? Bee hive ginger has interestingly shaped flowers with smaller blooms that resemble bees.
3) An elegant and stately palm is flagged by containers of brightly colored crotons and other lush tropicals.
4) The sago palm is a wonderful tropical that graces the landscapes of many homes.
5) Call it snake plant or mother-in-law’s tongue – this swordlike tropical may look biting, but it’s actually easy to grow indoors.
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- Tropicals aren’t typically tolerant of temperatures in the 40s, so most need to be moved indoors in the fall, particularly if you live in cooler climes.
- Crotons are bright and colorful tropicals that make great houseplants. They like a warm and humid environment, and regular misting will keep them happy indoors.
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- When you’re ready to bring your tropicals inside in fall, do it gradually so that your plants don’t go into shock. First transition them from outdoor sun to a shady area in your yard for a week or so. Then move them indoors to your home’s lower light levels. You may notice some leaf dropping and yellowing, but don’t worry – this is normal as your tropicals adjust to life inside.
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