A tropical garden is no longer limited to a tropical area! Gardeners in colder climates can also enjoy the art of tropical gardening. This is possible through a careful choice of plants and flowers. Often tropical gardens will need to have a good sprinkler system, as they require a lot of water and are used to areas with heavy rainfall. These plants often need heavy mulching and good fertilizers as well.
The main design scheme includes plants with large leaves, building vegetation in height towards the back if the garden, creating a dense setting. Large plants and small trees should hang over the garden, allowing the sun to hit the ground directly. There are many types of tropical plants you can consider, this article will name several.
Hoyas, also known as wax flowers, often need a relatively warm climate with humid conditions. The appearance of these plants is almost unreal, but they can endure long periods of rainfall, followed by long periods of drought. They should have indirect light, and therefore work well as indoor plants that are planted in planters. When used indoors they need small amounts of water, and the soil should not be kept too wet, as this can kill the plant. They will grow best when kept at a temperature of 59 degrees Fahrenheit.
Growing Banana plants is not that difficult of a task, and it is enjoyable to eat the fruit as well. Banana plants are great as windbreaks, but they need fertile soil that has a lot of mulch and organic matter, large amounts of nitrogen and potassium, a warm temperature and high humidity. They should be watered often. The ideal temperature is between 78-86 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Bird of Paradise is a truly stunning and alien like plant. This tropical plant works well in warm, humid and humid climates, and therefore should be grown indoors if the climate is not suitable outside. The leaves of this plant resemble a bird’s peak, and it features bold and bright colors as well. The Bird of Paradise should be kept in rich soil, and need sun and partial shade. Make sure the pot it is planted in has proper drainage.
Ferns are another great addition to any garden setting, especially the tropical garden because it provided lush green foliage. Ferns are very easy to care for, but they should not be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time. The soil does need to be moist; misting is always a good idea for ferns. Ferns are great for shady spots, filling them in where other plants do not tend to grow very well. Orchids are another great tropical flower. These exotic beauties create an enchanting flower, but do require a lot of care. Orchids need a lot of light, and do best in humid climates. There are many different types of orchids, and they each have different needs and requirements. When temperatures dip down, you can always bring orchids indoors with small garden terrace pots. They do best in temperatures of 55-65 degrees during the nighttime and 75-80 degrees during the day.
A tropical garden is beautiful, but is one of the most difficult to build and maintain. Creating a tropical garden in a climate that differs from the climate the plants come from can make it rather tricky. Tropical plants often need a lot of light as well as a lot of moisture. However, overwatering can be deadly to the plants. Tropical plants that are not cold-hardy need to be brought in during the winter. Some tropical plants that work best in non-tropical climates include acanthus mollis, Algerian ivy, canna, passiflora caerulea, paulownia tomentosa, secrecia, and trachycarpus.