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TROPICAL PLANTS (Part 1)

King Protea Flower

The king protea flower (Protea cynaroides) has a large tropical flower with pink pointy petals surrounding a white, fuzzy, bulb-like center. Named after Proteus in Greek mythology, this flower symbolizes bravery and metamorphosis.

Urn Plant Bromeliad

Native to Brazil, the urn plant bromeliad (Aechmea fasciata) can be potted or grown in the ground. Its waxy leaves grow in a circle to form a watering cup and, after a few years, it will sprout a tall, vibrant flower.

Air Plant

A type of bromeliad, the air plant doesn’t need to be planted to thrive as the leaves gather moisture from the air. However, when keeping it in your home, soak in water for up to 12 hours.

Pretoria Canna

Growing up to 6 feet (182cm) tall and thriving in the sun, this plant has bright orange flowers. While performing best in humid environments, it is one of the hardiest tropical plants.

African Violet

Originating in Kenya, this versatile plant also grows in the mountains, making it a good option for indoor planting. With deep purple flowers and dark green leaves, it can span up to 2 feet (60cm) across.

Lantana

Native to the American tropics, Lantana (also known as Lantana camara or shrub verbena) has vibrant, multicolored clusters of flowers. Butterflies love these blooms, making them great container plants.

Hibiscus

The hibiscus flower is the national symbol of Haiti. It is very large, with trumpet-like petals and a long stamen, and it blooms in many different colors, from white to pink and red.

Rafflesia Arnoldii

Commonly called the stinking corpse lily due to its smell and shape, this tropical behemoth produces the largest known flower on Earth, which grows up to 3 feet (90cm) across.

Jade Vine

A type of woody vine with claw-like flowers, the jade or emerald vine, is a member of the bean family. It grows up to 60 feet (18 meters) long in the wild, along the streams and ravines of the Philippines.
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