Philadelphia-area gardeners may turn to tropical plants as dramatic additions to their home gardens. The prime time to plant ...

Tropical plants in the genus Heliconia attract hummingbirds, bats and other creatures in the wild — and intrigue plant collectors, who prize them for their intense colors, dramatic beak-like ...

Bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is an eye-catching tropical plant ... where it's beloved for its colorful foliage and fast-growing habit. Though the plant is relatively low maintenance ...

Using data from over 10,000 herbarium specimens, Smithsonian scientists uncover the urgent conservation needs of the plants, which are critical to tropical ecosystems Ella Jeffries Staff ...

The colorful foliage of many ti plant cultivars is ... Ti plants are relatively low maintenance tropical landscape plants. They do not require pruning, although cutting back stems that have ...

Aside from their visual appeal, orchids require minimal care — so long as its conditions are met. Here's how to care for ...