There is nothing wrong with a traditional styled garden, they are classic but tropicals just pack a punch in the garden. There are so many tropical plant combinations that make you feel like your on vacation as soon as you step outside your door. Here are my favorite tropical plants that pack a punch in the garden.
Plants that turn your garden into a Tropical Paradise
Banana Trees
Banana trees are grown as annual and perennial plants depending on your gardening zone. You can grow them in ground or in pots and their big leaves have a way of making you feel like your on a tropical vacation when you step outside your door!
Hibiscus
There are several types of Hibiscus and all are gorgeous! They have big beautiful blooms that come in different colors. Did you know Hibiscus is often used for tea?
Elephant Ears
Elephant Ear plants are so gorgeous and boost big leaves that are shaped similar to you guessed it Elephant Ears.
Learn how to grow your own Elephant Ear Plants
Coleus
Coleus come in so many shapes and colors! They add that bright pop of tropical colors to the garden and are so easy to propagate.
Canna Lilies
Gorgeous Canna Lily plants come in different sizes and colors there’s a perfect one or two for your garden
Ferns
Ferns are so beautiful! They have the frilly foliage and looks so beautiful when it blows in the wind.
Palm
Palms are so stunning in the garden and are available at any garden centers from spring through fall. They look amazing in the garden and add height to any space.
Caladium
Caladium are like miniature Elephant Ear Plants but in more colors! There’s one for every garden!
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Which tropical plants are your favorite to grow in your garden?
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