Blood Flower
Also known as Indian root, this is one of the best plants to attract butterflies, growing in clusters of red, orange and yellow flowers. They make perfect cut flowers but be warned – the sap can cause skin irritation.
Venus Flytrap
Discovered in the late 1700s, this carnivorous plant has a large mouth surrounded by small barbs that, when touched by a visiting insect, trigger the plant to close, capturing the insect inside.
Banana Leaf
Native to Southeast Asia, this large green-yellow plant can be grown outdoors, or inside as an ornamental potted plant. The banana leaf plant is a cuisine staple in tropical areas where it grows.
Blue Bird of Paradise
Resembling the blue bird of paradise, from which it gets its name, this exotic flowering ornamental plant is flamboyantly colored blue, orange and gray. It is also sometimes known as the crane flower.
White Lotus
This exotic plant dates back as far as the Ancient Egyptians, but was first introduced to the Western world in the 1800s. It grows on large green lily pads, found in still, slightly acidic, inland ponds.
Ohia Blossom
Found on the Hawaiian Islands, this tropical evergreen displays a beautifully vivid spray of flowers in colors ranging from dark red to yellow. Ohia blossoms can grow on lava, which makes them very sacred to the Hawaiian people.
Passion Flower
Growing in many different vibrant colors, the passion flower is a beauty to behold and is sought after by many, not only for its fine looks, but also for its many medicinal and culinary uses.
Croton
Also called rushfoil, this vibrant plant has large leaves criss-crossed with many colors ranging from green to orange to red. Considered a ‘fussy’ plant, it can go into shock if moved and may lose its leaves.
Elephant’s Ear
This large, lush plant has green, veiny leaves that resemble the shape of an elephant’s ear. Once established, it is very hardy; however, it cannot survive in the cold, so keep it indoors if you live in a colder climate.
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