W hile the humidity and heat of summer is a drag to some, for gardeners who love adding a tropical plant to their yard, it's ...

Pentas are tropical plants, so they do well in high temperatures. These star-shaped flowers provide beautiful color during ...

There are several varieties of the popular spider plant, and this easy-to-grow cultivar is perfect for plant enthusiasts who ...

The passion flower (Passiflora) is a genus of flowering plants, native to tropical areas in North and South America. A climbing vine that can grow up to 30 feet (9 meters) in length, passion ...

Besides the many tropical ornamental ... hedge or background for annual flowers? Kochia, commonly called burning bush, may be just the answer. The symmetrical plants grow about three feet tall ...

Despite some conservationists’ concerns, UC Davis researchers show that tropical milkweed has minimal impact on California monarch butterflies’ migratory patterns.

Almost all originated in tropical and subtropical climates (Mexico and due south) and they’re known for wildly exotic foliage and brilliantly hued flowers. Plants typically range in size from ...

Tropical plants in the genus Heliconia attract hummingbirds ... dramatic beak-like structures and showy flowers. But nearly half of the species in the genus are threatened with extinction ...