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Tropicalesque Gardens

This forum is for those living outside the tropics who are looking to create a tropical-like garden by use of plants not normally grown in more temperate areas.
I want to make my bay area yard tropical
Posted by haycarumba99September 27, 2003
Tropicalesque Gardens
12 CommentsUpdated July 5, 2020Last commented by stanofh 10a Hayward,Ca S.F. bay areaCentral_Cali369+10
Birds Nest Ferns can get big.
Posted by stanofh 10a Hayward,Ca S.F. bay areaJune 12, 2020
Tropicalesque GardensCalifornia GardeningMoss, Ferns & Cryptogams
5 CommentsUpdated June 15, 2020Last commented by emmarene9stanofh 10a Hayward,Ca S.F. bay area+3
Roxburgh Fig hurting
Posted by Michael WehnerJune 13, 2020
Tropicalesque GardensTexas GardeningFigs
2 CommentsUpdated June 14, 2020Last commented by roselee z8b S.W. TexasMichael Wehner
Anyone protect a Crepe Myrtle TREE in zone 6?
Posted by poaky1June 2, 2014
Tropicalesque Gardens
13 CommentsUpdated May 21, 2020Last commented by poaky1Audrey Chambers+11
Source for Molineria Capitulata aka Palm Grass
Posted by keys6505April 7, 2020
Tropicalesque GardensTropical Plants
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Calla lillies coming up in my zone 6 raised garden bed.
Posted by poaky1June 2, 2015
Tropicalesque Gardens
8 CommentsUpdated April 5, 2020Last commented by poaky1dfaustclancy+6
starting a giant elephant ear bulb in indoors
Posted by greenpassionApril 9, 2010
Tropicalesque Gardens
6 CommentsUpdated March 10, 2020Last commented by BradConyce Mitchell+4
Mildest winter ever? Ti plant says so.
Posted by stanofh 10a Hayward,Ca S.F. bay areaJanuary 14, 2020
Tropicalesque GardensTropical PlantsCalifornia Gardening
9 CommentsUpdated January 20, 2020Last commented by stanofh 10a Hayward,Ca S.F. bay areafrontporchfarm+7
9a Philodendron
Posted by keys6505November 17, 2019
Tropicalesque GardensAroids
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Musa Basjoo Problems (Hardy Banana)
Posted by AranonMay 25, 2013
Tropicalesque Gardens
10 CommentsUpdated October 31, 2019Last commented by poaky1Alison Crakes-Franzen+8
Cordyline Australis as a cheap, fast and easy palm
Posted by snowbananaDecember 2, 2014
Tropicalesque Gardens
28 CommentsUpdated August 10, 2019Last commented by poaky1+26
Seattle needs tropicalesque boost.
Posted by ccckoballFebruary 26, 2009
Tropicalesque Gardens
10 CommentsUpdated July 24, 2019Last commented by Patrick888socalnolympia+8
They Said That It Couldn't Be Done...
Posted by rusty_blackhawNovember 14, 2004
Tropicalesque Gardens
55 CommentsUpdated July 20, 2019Last commented by poaky1+53
Elephant Ears Cold Hardy?
Posted by sandiencSeptember 16, 2006
Tropicalesque Gardens
25 CommentsUpdated July 20, 2019Last commented by poaky1JohnnieB+23
Pandanus utilis in the SF bay area.
Posted by stanofh 10a Hayward,Ca S.F. bay areaJune 11, 2019
Tropicalesque GardensTropical PlantsPalms & Cycads
1 CommentUpdated June 11, 2019Last commented by kinzyjr {Lakeland, FL - USDA: 9b, Record: 20F}
Overwintering Ensete - is this normal?...
Posted by Tropic BlunderJanuary 8, 2019
Tropicalesque GardensPalms & CycadsBanana Exchange
1 CommentUpdated June 1, 2019Last commented by kinzyjr {Lakeland, FL - USDA: 9b, Record: 20F}
Soil Amendments to Grow Tropicals in Clay Loam
Posted by katya917May 29, 2019
Tropicalesque GardensTropical PlantsSoil, Compost & Mulch
1 CommentUpdated May 31, 2019Last commented by Wayne Danielson
Suggestions for Border/Edging Plants with a Tropical Feel
Posted by katya917May 25, 2019
Tropicalesque GardensTropical PlantsCalifornia Gardening
2 CommentsUpdated May 25, 2019Last commented by katya917Sara Malone Zone 9b
World-Renown Cactus & Succulent Show - free admittance! June 1/2
Posted by cactusmcharris, interior BC Z4/5May 20, 2019
Tropicalesque GardensCalifornia GardeningCacti & Succulents
9 CommentsUpdated May 25, 2019Last commented by Larsaloebot+7
Bird of Paradise Zone 8?
Posted by joefalcoSeptember 5, 2006
Tropicalesque Gardens
29 CommentsUpdated April 28, 2019Last commented by HU-354969216+27
This is Scehfflera delavayi
Posted by Andrew NorrisAugust 1, 2018
Tropicalesque GardensTropical Plants
6 CommentsUpdated March 19, 2019Last commented by kathyb0830JohnnieB+4
Has anyone put Moroccan porcelain tile on a covered patio?
Posted by Austen CareyJanuary 20, 2019
Tropicalesque GardensPorches & DecksDesign Dilemma
3 CommentsUpdated February 24, 2019Last commented by Patricia Colwell Consultingsultry_jasmine_nights (Florida 9a)+1
Can someone help me locate this wall garden?
Posted by Austen CareyDecember 4, 2018
Tropicalesque GardensSmall Spaces / Urban GardeningGarden
2 CommentsUpdated January 4, 2019Last commented by Colwynn Garden Designbill_ri_z6b
SHOULD I PLANT JACK'S GIANT NOW?
Posted by oregonrain29September 2, 2018
Tropicalesque GardensTropical PlantsAroids
6 CommentsUpdated October 4, 2018Last commented by keys6505oregonrain29+4
Anybody ever planted seeds of a Gunnera Manicata?
Posted by gardnpondrApril 2, 2007
Tropicalesque Gardens
22 CommentsUpdated September 25, 2018Last commented by poaky1green_sun+20
When potted plants get too big...oh,boy.
Posted by stanofh 10a Hayward,Ca S.F. bay areaSeptember 11, 2018
Tropicalesque GardensTropical PlantsPalms & Cycads
6 CommentsUpdated September 13, 2018Last commented by Matt z5b - Greenhouse 10anicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis+4
overwintering palm trees question
Posted by sandy0225October 9, 2004
Tropicalesque Gardens
14 CommentsUpdated August 5, 2018Last commented by john_jansonthe_virginian+12
Have Colocasias for trade
Posted by browneyedsusan_gwJuly 19, 2018
Tropicalesque GardensFlorida GardeningAroids
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Is it easy to grow "great gunnera" from seed?
Posted by poaky1May 27, 2017
Tropicalesque Gardens
3 CommentsUpdated June 20, 2018Last commented by poaky1green_sun+1
Outdoor Crotons.
Posted by stanofh 10a Hayward,Ca S.F. bay areaJune 1, 2018
Tropicalesque GardensTropical PlantsCalifornia Gardening
4 CommentsUpdated June 12, 2018Last commented by stanofh 10a Hayward,Ca S.F. bay areachachacharlie+2
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