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 tropical 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.
Tropical Flowers 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 flowers into your decorating theme for
milestone celebrations – anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, etc.
List
of Tropical Flowers for Your Home, Garden, and Landscape
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The Amaranthus caudatus
plant (also known as Amaranth Plant, Love-Lies-Bleeding and Tassel
Flower) is an attention-getting, bushy plant from South America that
can grow up to 5 feet (1.5 m) tall with a spread of 1 to 2 feet (30 –
60 cm) wide.
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Amaryllis Belladonna (also called Apple Blossom Flower and Belladonna
Lily) is one of the most beautiful flowering bulbs, and is known for
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The begonia plant includes over 900 species, with a wide
range of flower colors including white, pink, orange, yellow, red, and
salmon.
Begonias that are grown indoors as houseplants are
warm-natured, and generally originate from tropical regions.
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The bird of paradise flower (also known as Crane Flower) can grow up to
five feet tall, with a spread of two to four feet wide.
Bird of paradise flowers resemble an exotic bird’s beak with a spray of
brilliant orange sepals and midnight blue petals as head plumage. |
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The beautiful bleeding heart plant (also known as
Dicentra spectabilis) is a perennial shrub featuring heart-shaped
vibrant pink or bright white flowers with a long petal extending below
the heart.
The attractive fern like foliage is blue green in color. |
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The tropical Bleeding Heart Vine (also known as Glory Bower and
Clerodendrum thomsoniae)
is a beautiful exotic vine that puts on an
amazing display of stunning red and white flowers.
This tropical climbing vine produces beautiful flowers which resemble a group of hanging bleeding hearts. |
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The Blue Jade Vine (also known as Emerald Creeper, Flor-de-Jade, and
Strongylodon macrobotrys) is a beautiful tropical vine that puts on a
spectacular display of turquoise colored flowers.
This exotic climbing vine produces a cascade of gorgeous blue-green
flowers that dangle in midair. |
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The Bougainvillea plant is known for its colorful flower bracts and
quick growth rate.
These evergreen climbers can be grown in containers, hanging baskets,
or above-ground planters.
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Clematis care is easy when you take to time to select the best species
for your comfort level and environment.
With the right knowledge, many clematis species are easy to grow and
care for.
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Ginger Plants (Zingiberaceae) contain around 1,000 species of tropical
perennial herbs.
Some gingers are cultivated for their edible rhizomes,
which are used as both a medicine and a culinary spice.
Other gingers, known as ornamental gingers, are grown primarily for
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Hibiscus trees, plants, and shrubs are known for their brightly colored
exotic flowers.
There are over 200 species of the hibiscus tree, with a
wide range of flower colors including red, yellow, orange, pink,
purple, and blue. |
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The Hyacinth Bean Vine (also known as Hyacinth Vine, Lablab purpureus,
and Dolichos lablab) is a beautiful fast growing vine that puts on an
amazing display of purple or white flowers, dark green foliage, and
velvet-like bean pods.
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The Kaffir lily, also referred to as Clivia miniata and Fire Lily,
belongs to the the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae) and is native to
South Africa.
Clusters of 10 – 15 trumpet-shaped flowers bloom above a thick, upright
stem.
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The Moonflower Vine (also known as Moon Plant, Moon Vine, and Ipomoea
alba) is a dramatic tropical vine that puts on a beautiful display of
large, white, night-blooming flowers.
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The Passion Flower Vine (belonging to the Passiflora genus) is a
dramatic flowering vine that is primarily grown for its exotic flowers
and fruit.
Two popular species include Passiflora caerulea and Passiflora
incarnata. |
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Plumeria flowers (also called frangipani flowers) are well-known for
their intense fragrance and beautiful pinwheel shaped blooms.
Plumeria flower colors include white, yellow, red, pink, or a
combination.
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Additional Tropical Flower Information
