Exotic Plants And Flowers

Allamandas are tropical beauties that are native to South America, and come in different shades of yellow, although you will find some in shades of purple, chocolate and white. Allamanda Neriifolia, produces clusters of flowers, while Allamanda Cathartica produces single blooms that may reach up to five inches across.

This weeks article about growing Tibouchina was inspired by a plant that had both myself and a good friend of mine stumped as to what it was. On a plant buying expedition at Lowe’s we spotted a gorgeous plant among all the others. There was only one of these plants and the leaves had a …

Pineapples are a tropical fruit native to South America but you can grow and harvest pineapple no matter where you live. Pineapples have been cultivated and grown for a number of years in the region of Brazil, however these exotic fruits make great houseplants. Even in cold climates it is possible to get these plants to …

Well, here I sit at the computer on another hot, sweltering day looking outside wondering if the plants and animals are hotter than me! I never dreamed I’d be gardening during a heatwave where the only people, plants and animals that are happy are in air conditioning. Although tropical flowers are beautiful, I certainly don’t …

Hello fellow gardeners. My interest in growing tropical plants came from the fact that I was tired of growing the same plants that everyone else was. I wanted my garden to be unique, something that people would stare at in amazement. With the addition of my greenhouse, my dream has started becoming a reality. However, even …

There are many fragrant flowering trees, some bloom during the day and some bloom when night falls. Those that bloom at night have a more intense, wafting fragrance, possibly because the darkness and cooler temperatures keep the scent from dissipating quickly. Night blooming fragrant trees are nice because many people who work during the day …

Commonly called the “Empress Of Brazil,” Worselya rayneri boasts a flower color that is a deep blue-mauve or violet blue fading to almost white in the center and the flowers may also be soft pale lavender with lots of blue spots. Worselya rayneri grows on the side mountains in South America, especially Brazil and is …

There are so many reasons to start growing ginger in your garden or for those in a cold climate, in a flower pot. Ginger is a great plant to grow, as well as one that has been used in homeopathic and natural healing. There are varieties with highly fragrant flowers and of course ones you …

My Theobroma cacao story began the moment I learned that this was the plant chocolate actually came from. My quest to learn more about this particular plant has taken me many places – Chicago, New York, Key West, all over Indiana and I even ended up making a good friend in Puerto Rico who grows …

Have you ever thought about how to grow cinnamon? Or maybe if you have, you have wondered if it would grow in a pot as a houseplant. Few of us ever think about where cinnamon comes from, but can you imagine walking down a street lined with Cinnamon Trees? That’s everyday life for those who …