Best Tropical Flowers and Plants

Tropical areas around the world have warm and wet environments that allow some unique plants to thrive. Places like Hawaii, Florida, Central America, and parts of Africa and Asia experience hot temperatures and high rainfall throughout the year. This creates conditions where certain flowers, trees, and foliage can grow in abundance, unlike colder regions. Here are some tropical plants that do especially well in hot and humid weather in West Palm Beach FL.

Croton

Crotons are tropical plants prized for their colorful and patterned leaves. Their foliage comes in a rainbow of shades and shapes - from green, yellow, orange, red, purple, bronze, and everything in between. Some croton varieties have narrow leaves while others are broad and oval-shaped. They may be solid, marbled, veined, or bordered adding to the diversity. Native to islands scattered across the Pacific and Indian Oceans, crotons grow into bushes filled with this gorgeous ever-changing leafage.

Heliconia

Also known as lobster claws or parrot’s beak, Heliconia is a tropical flower recognized by its banana-like bracts and leaves. The actual small flowers peek out between the red, orange, yellow or green spindle-shaped bracts that resemble a lobster’s claw. Heliconias tower up to 20 feet tall, giving a splash of vibrant color to the jungle canopy. Birds also love to visit heliconias to feed on insects and nectar. These beautiful blooms prefer partially shaded humid forests.

Ti Plant

The Ti plant or Hawaiian good luck plant displays some spectacular tropical foliage as well. Its large leaves range from having a deep green glossy texture to being splashed and spotted with bright pink, red, white, and cream. Some varieties have ruffled or curled leaves for extra tropical flair. Ti plants enjoy the warm and balmy environment of tropical gardens where they grow into dense bushy evergreens. Native to southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, Ti plants are considered good luck in Hawaii.

Anthurium

Anthurium is a popular tropical flower in West Palm Beach FL beyond its exotic origins because of its flashy red or pink heart-shaped blooms. Also called flamingo flower or laceleaf, over 1,000 species of anthurium exist. Most grow in tropical American rainforests where hot steamy conditions nourish their fleshy flowers. The leaves are also impressive, coming in a wide range of shapes from slender and curving to round and ruffled edges. The right balance of filtered light, warm temperatures, and high humidity keeps anthurium plants happy.

Plumeria

Recognizable for its sweet fragrance, plumeria is another quintessential tropical flower. Also called frangipani, these plants produce clusters of flowers in various pastel hues ranging from white, yellow, pink, and red. The five-petal blooms have a pinwheel shape and shiny texture that lasts when cut. Plumeria trees thrive in hot and dry conditions but avoid direct sunlight and frost. You’ll find plumeria plants growing along the sandy coasts of Hawaii and throughout the Caribbean tropics as well.

Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea vines burst forth an abundance of papery flowers that provide brilliant color in the tropics year-round. They grow rapidly and aggressively across trellises, fences, trees, and buildings with support. The actual flower is tiny and white but surrounded by vibrant magenta, purple, red, orange, or yellow bracts. Native to South America, bougainvillea now grow profusely as ornamentals in nearly every tropical to subtropical climate. Their resilience to heat and drought plus their vigorous climbing growth habit make them ideal for hot gardens. They are also easily available for Lake Clarke Shores FL Flower delivery!

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