Live Tropical Plants

One thing to note about the India Rubber Vine is that seedling grown plants typically do not flower until the base of the plant is between 1/2-3/4" in diameter as per the Australian invasive plant guide Weeds of National Significance - Rubber Vine .

Compact grower. Really will brighten those shady spots. This is the smaller version, showing more white as compared to Breynia disticha or Japanese Snowbush, which is larger and darker colored.

When grown from seed it can become a large shrub to small tree-like in mild winter climates (zones 10 and warmer) but is a die-back perennial in zones 9A/B to 8B. The flowers and foliage of Hibiscus calyphyllus are sometimes cooked and eaten by native...

The black to deep burgundy, glossy, heart-shaped tropical foliage is splashed and flecked with white and pink. This is a slow growing vine-like philodendron which can be trained to a support or allowed to trail.

Cream to yellow colored star-like blooms stand boldly against the ruffled red velvet-like bracts. It can be grown as a scrambling climber but is more commonly pruned to maintain a shrub form.

3-4" high fuzzy yellow spikes of tubular flowers are borne throughout the year on this easily grown tropical. The wide dark green foliage makes a nice foil for the spikes of yellow flowers.

Sure to be a conversation piece! Unusual icy bluish-green tubular Crossandra-like flowers emerge from a cone-like spike nearly throughout the year on this rare and unusual tropical.

Loads of large, light pumpkin orange single flowers are held above the uniquely shaped, interestingly lobed, fishtail-like, rich green foliage. As container plants, Tropical Hibiscus will benefit from an annual re-potting or up-potting along with appropriate...

8" long golden trumpets with purple veins are borne in late winter and early spring on this scrambling tropical climber with cream and green variegated foliage.

Allow the soil to become slightly dry between waterings approximately to a depth of between 1/2" deep for small containers to 1" deep for large containers. Tropical Hibiscus make for showy, free-flowering container plants where not hardy.

The Blue Sky Vine is a vigorous and hardy tropical vine that can be grown as a tuberous rooted, summer flowering perennial into zone 8B. Remember the Blue Sky Vine flowers on new growth so ample nutrients and sunlight are necessary for the best flowering.

The more intense light it receives the deeper the colors become. Eoz can be grown in soil or on wood or cork and it is sure to multiply readily creating a colony of small colorful rosettes.

Miss Julie Begonia is a small growing and compact cane-type or Angel Wing begonia that produces a near continuous display of bright pink flowers in large, dense rounded clusters. It has a low compact and spreading habit making this a choice plant for...

Clumps may be divided in late winter and early spring if desired. Provide these heat loving hardy gingers with shade during the hottest portions of the day. Early morning sun as well as shifting shade are generally quite suitable.

Deer resistant and moderately salt tolerant. It is tolerant of shade but will likely flower best where it gets at least 4-6 hours of sunlight. **In hot summer climates Agapanthus seem to do best where they receive midday shade but in cooler summer climates...

This tiny trailing Hoya or Waxflower creates a dense mat of foliage that is perfect for spilling from larger containers where it can be used as a groundcover for larger tropicals, as a spiller for mixed containers, or as a dainty hanging basket specimen.

The Malaysian Orchid is a naturally shrub-like epiphyte and typically grows to about 2-4'H x 2-3'W in cultivation. Easily grown if provided with high humidity and a well-draining humus rich moderately moist soil.

An easy to grow tropical adaptable to sun or light shade.This is the taller, more spreading, and darker version, as compared to Breynia nivosa or Hawaiian Snowbush. The green and burgundy foliage is spotted with white, giving the plant the appearance...

For more on how to successfully grow Tropical Hibiscus in portions of zones 9 and 10 see the following publication from Texas A&M's AgriLife Extension service titled " Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) For Galveston County and the Texas Upper...

For more on how to successfully grow Tropical Hibiscus in portions of zones 9 and 10 see the following publication from Texas A&M's AgriLife Extension service titled " Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) For Galveston County and the Texas Upper...

Deer resistant and moderately salt tolerant. It is tolerant of shade but will likely flower best where it gets at least 4-6 hours of sunlight. **In hot summer climates Agapanthus seem to do best where they receive midday shade but in cooler summer climates...

It doesn't care for temperatures much below 40 o F but otherwise is an easy to enjoy tropical that should bring you many years of enjoyment. The Burbidgea readily multiplies and will develop into a mass of foliage and stems that should be topped by clusters...

Epiphyllums are great for hanging baskets. If pollinated the flowers can mature into deliciously edible fruit. Large spidery pink flowers are borne in late spring and early summer on this tropical cactus.

Gangetica subsp. Micrantha, (1/2" long pure white flowers with purple spot on lower lips) is considered to be much more of an aggressive and invasive pest problem than A. Consider providing a protected area and breathable protective mulch in the northern...

Probably the most prolific flowering Epiphyllum that currently offer. If pollinated the flowers can mature into deliciously edible fruit. A beautiful and very free flowering Orchid Cactus that produces a multitude of 6-8" pink flowers over a long period.

A beautiful addition to the landscape or containers. The Copper Plant's beautifully colored foliage lends itself to tropical landscapes while it's heat and sun tolerance make it suitable for even some of the most difficult areas so long as it's basic...

Allow the soil to become slightly dry between waterings approximately to a depth of between 1/2" deep for small containers to 1" deep for large containers. Avoid using a saucer or empty any excess water from it 30-40 minutes after watering.