Tropicals

Banana Plant, Musa acuminata ‘Grand Nain’, full sun, part sun, summer, light green foliage.
Plant in consistently moist (not soggy) soil with regular watering. Fertilize during the growing season. Remove yellow/brown leaves.

Bird of Paradise, Strelitzia reginae, full sun, part sun, Strelitzia nicolai, spring, winter, flowers with bright orange and blue petals. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Fertilize in the springtime with slow-release pellets or weekly during the growing season with liquid fertilizer.

Bottlebrush, Callistemon spp., full sun, spring, summer, fall, winter, red, yellow, green, orange, pink or white flowers. Water deep and infrequently after established. Fertilize in the spring and summer.

Canna Lily, Canna, Canna indica, full sun, summer, light green foliage, red, orange, or bronze flowers. Water thoroughly and watch for signs of growth. Once sprouted, water at least once a week.

Cordyline, Palm Lily, Cordyline fruticosa, part shade, red, pink, purple, and green leaves. Feed with a balanced or high-nitrogen fertilizer during the growing season.

Elephant Ear, Colocasia esculenta, Full sun, part sun, part shade, light green foliage. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Hibiscus, Hibiscus spp., Full sun, part sun, Spring, summer, fall, winter, Red, pink, yellow, orange, white, purple, or lavender flowers. Plant in consistently moist but not waterlogged soil. Bring indoors before frost.Prune by 1/3 in early spring to encourage new growth.

Oleander, Rosebay, Nerium oleander, Full sun, part sun, part shade, Spring, summer, White, cream, pink, yellow, or orange flowers. Plant in neutral soil (6.5-7.5). Prune in late winter or early spring. Deadhead flowers to encourage new blooms.

Papyrus, Cyperus papyrus, Full sun, part sun, Light green foliage. Plant in fertile soil. If growing it as a perennial, cut back to the ground level in the fall or early spring.

Sabal Palm, Cabbage Palm, Sabal palmetto, Full sun, Green foliage. Protect from hard freezes. Prune dead fronds.

Sago Palm, Cycas revoluta, Full sun, part sun, Green foliage. When planting, make sure the green top stays above ground and the bark part is under the soil. Water once a week, but check the top soil to make sure it’s completely dry.

Windmill Palm, Hemp Palm, Trachycarpus fortunei, Full sun, part sun, Green foliage. Water during dry spells. Occasional fertilizing can help prevent nutrient deficiencies.

Yucca, Yucca filamentosa, Full sun, part sun, part shade, Green foliage. Plant in neutral, well-draining soil.