Tropical flowers grow naturally in tropical climatic countries. Guyana has a large collection of tropical blooms, which are exotic, beautiful and long lasting. They can last from seven to 14 days ...

Now that the heat and humidity have our attention, so do tropical blooms. The queen of them all - the saucy hibiscus - takes the summer garden to another latitude. Of the more than 200 species in the ...

If you are ready to venture into the world of exotic tropical fruit, consider planting a tree from the annonaceae or custard-apple family. Several tasty species are available and grow well here in ...

Bromeliads are a wonderful group of tropical plants that are understandably popular: They are easy to grow, colorful and stay in bloom for a long time. Because they are not cold hardy, we grow them in ...

Growing tropical fruits in California can be a daunting proposition, but few realize -- as I did -- that many tropical species can find a happy home less than a mile from the cool, foggy shores of San ...

Growing orchids in the back yard is as unlikely a notion as a snowstorm in August. We think of orchids as exotic tropical flowers, but in fact some grow wild as far north as Alaska. Orchids belong to ...

Meet the Bird of Paradise, a tropical flower native to South Africa, known for its vibrant colours and striking bird-like appearance. Meet the Bird of Paradise, a tropical flower native to South ...

Gardening isn't just about trimming hedges and planting petunias anymore. Somewhere between the buzzing of bees and the hum of sprinklers, a secret world of exotic flora is quietly thriving. Gardeners ...

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From the front it is just an ordinary semi-detached house. But hidden behind Nick Wilson’s surburban home lies a tropical wonderland. The bamboos, palms, banana trees and lush greenery would not be ...