Let us introduce you to the banana leaf plant. Although they are commonly called banana trees, banana leaf plants (Musa spp.) ...

You don't have to live in a tropical location to grow tropical plants in your garden. Many large, colorful plants thrive in the summer heat. And they are a great way to add pizzazz to your yard.

If you’ve ever spotted a plant with a braided trunk at your local nursery, chances are it was a money tree (Pachira aquatica). This tropical plant is as easy to care for as it is eye-catching—and it ...

If you love tropical plants but don’t live near the tropics, we’ve got 10 tropicals that can grow outside the warm, balmy locale. The following plants can thrive indoors or outdoors, given the right ...

The long, hot days of summer are taking their toll. Many of the plants that were so glorious just a couple of months ago are now stressed in the heat of August. Roses have only an occasional ...

The heat and humidity of a typical Harrisburg August is enough to make it seem as if we're living in the tropics. If that's the case, we may as well grow with the flow. Plenty of tropical plants do ...

'When frost threatens, water the soil thoroughly a day before - moist soil retains heat better than dry,' recommends the ...

Many of us use tropical plants in containers to embellish our homes indoors. We call these plants "houseplants," but most plants only tolerate living inside our homes. They would be happier outside.

On a recent 12-day eco-tour of Costa Rica, I was astounded by the lush, fast-growing, beautiful plants and flowers and the wildlife they attract. In fact, Costa Rica has created a healthy eco-tourism ...