Tropical Flowers Create an Exotic Escape

Tropical flowers dazzle your senses with their unique shapes, vibrant colors, and exotic fragrances.

With their elegant beauty and dramatic appearance, tropical blooms create an exotic retreat.

Exotic flowers add tropical style to your home, garden, or landscape!

Flower Care for Tropical Bouquets

Exotic flowers add a hint of color, or make a huge splash in any room in your home. They have a long vase life, and can last up to two weeks with the proper care.

Whether you purchase a flower arrangement, or receive one as a gift, be sure to follow these tropical flower care guidelines:

• Unpack your flowers immediately (do not place them in the refrigerator).

• Cut off ¼ inch of stem (be sure to cut at an angle).

• Place flowers in a vase of water at room temperature.

• Check flowers daily, and add water to the vase as necessary. You can also mist flowers daily to extend life.

• Add bleach to the water to prevent bacterial build-up. Some florists will supply a water clarifier and nutrient supplement.

• Keep flowers out of direct sunlight, and be sure they are in an area that is warm (above 50 degrees).

Captivating Outdoor Tropicals

With proper planning and a little creativity, you can incorporate many types of exotic flowers into your garden or landscape to create an exotic retreat right at home. Keep in mind the following basic tips when planning where your tropical blooms will reside:

Understand the climate or zone you live in – this will help you choose flowers that will flourish.

Know the amount of time to you intend to spend caring for your flowers – if you want to spend minimal time, choose low-maintenance flowers.

Be aware of the individual requirements of the rare flowers you would like to plant – some will require plenty of shade and minimal water, while others will thrive in sunlight and humidity.

Remember, adding hardier tropical look-a-likes to your garden or landscape will accomplish the exotic look and feel you desire, while reducing the amount of time you spend on care and maintenance of true tropicals and subtropicals.

Tropicals for a Festive Celebration

No celebration is complete without flowers. Exotic flowers are a popular choice because of their bold colors, unique textures, and exotic scents. The addition of exotic blooms to your event will leave a lasting impression on your guests.

• Plan a tropical wedding theme using Hawaiian tropical flowers – choose dramatic, colorful blooms for your cake, centerpieces, bouquets, and boutonnieres. Consider having your wedding party wear leis.

• Choose a Hawaiian Luau for your party theme - fresh flower leis make a memorable gift for your guests and can be special ordered in advance.

• Incorporate tropical blooms into your decorating theme for milestone celebrations – anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, etc.
  

List of Exotic Flowers for Your Home, Garden, and Landscape

Amaranthus Caudatus - Love-Lies-Bleeding Flower

Amaryllis Belladonna – Tropical Flowering Bulbs

Begonias – Colorful Flowers and Foliage

Bird of Paradise - Spectacular Crane Flower

Bleeding Heart Plant - Cold-Hardy Perennial

Bleeding Heart Vine - Dramatic Heart-Shaped Blooms

Blue Jade Vine - Spectacular Turquoise Flowers

Bougainvillea Flowers – Versatile Outdoor Color

Clematis Vine - Popular Flowering Vine

Ginger Plants - Red Cone-Shaped Blooms

Hibiscus Flowers – Exotic Splash of Vibrant Color

Hyacinth Bean Vine - Purple Flowering Vine

Kaffir Lily - Trumpet-Shaped Blossoms

Moonflower Vine - Night Blooming Flowers

Passion Flower Vine - Dramatic Flowering Vine

Plumerias – Fragrant Tropical Beauty

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