Tropical Plants

A private place to relax with a tropical look is something many people strive for in their gardens. Read on to find out more about creating a pond with a tropical look.

Over the past five years there has been a huge increase in sales of berries, herbs, water garden features, containers, bulbs and houseplants. This growing trend is expected to continue according to Bruce Butterfield, Research Director at the National Garden Bureau.

Read about my garden being included in the American Garden Museum. You can also learn how to submit your garden for inclusion.

The botanical name of this leafy forest tree is Boswellia Thurifera, and it hails from the Burseraceae family. The tree is most commonly known for the highly scented gum resin that it gives off. This resin is obtained by making a deep, longitudinal incision in the trunk of the tree.

In my never-ending search to brighten up the dull days of winter, I have come across a group of winter blooming plants. After all, if you can have beautiful blooms in the summer, why not in the winter?

So, even though fall is here for most of us, why not go ahead and get a big pot and start your tropical night blooming garden! What could make more of a Halloween suprise then flowers that “glow” in the dark!

The largest flower in the world comes from a leafless plant from Mayla. It’s a parasitic plant that has grapevine like roots and a fleshy flower which is the only part of the plant that appears above the ground. The flower is approximately three foot across and can weigh up to ...

Part 2 of a 2 part article on how to grow and care for the genus Musa.

Part 1 of a 2 part article on how to grow and care for the genus Musa.

In early spring, it is possible to purchase a rhizome of ginger and plant it in your yard. The best rhizome to look for is a fresh, not dried, piece that has one to two inch long sections with well developed growth buds. Given proper growing conditions, the stems will reach ...