Marianne Willburn Ms. Willburn refers to plants that do ornamental service and also pay delicious dividends as “Friends with Benefits” in her 2021 book, “Tropical Plants and How to Love Them ...

And tillandsias, popularly known as air plants, are perhaps the best known. Almost all originated in tropical and subtropical climates (Mexico and due south) and they’re known for wildly exotic ...

Whether heated or unheated, a greenhouse can make tasks like growing tropical plants and getting a jump on seeding tender annuals easier—and extend your growing season well beyond the summer months.

Colorful tropical plants threatened with extinction, study finds The majority of the threatened species do not grow in environmentally protected locations. March 16, 2025 ...

Hibiscus: Renowned for their large, exotic blooms, hibiscus plants are a classic choice for a tropical-themed garden. (Learn more about Hibiscus here!) Lantana: This plant is a butterfly magnet ...

Below, AD surveys 6 tropical plants to help bring the jungle look into your home. Monstera deliciosa. Monstera deliciosa. Photo: Torri Photo/Getty Images.

These tropical plants are moving outdoors in the Northwest. Here’s how to help them thrive. Published: May. 05, 2025, 7:00 a.m. 13. 1 / 13. Bromeliads outdoors in Oregon. By .