The first time you see a Japanese emperor oak (Quercus dentata ‘Pinnatifida’) you’ll be convinced it’s a tropical houseplant. That’s because the leaves on this amazing little tree are so heavily ...

The tropics is home to a great many plant species with flamboyantly colorful flowers and foliage. This may raise an eyebrow or two, but perhaps it’s time we temperate climate gardeners toss our ...

Bromeliads are among the most brightly colored, exotic, tropical flowering houseplants. While many are small air plants or epiphytes, the highly decorative potted bromeliads originate in the depths of ...

Growing tropical fruits in California can be a daunting proposition, but few realize -- as I did -- that many tropical species can find a happy home less than a mile from the cool, foggy shores of San ...

For plant enthusiast Jocelyn Ho, what started off as a hobby during the 2020 COVID-19 shutdown has grown into more than what she expected. Known as the Rare Plant Fairy, Ho, 36, quickly gained a ...

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Burl Mostul had a thought: If he could create lush gardens with exotic and tropical plants, his Oregon City nursery customers could see that they, too, could push horticultural boundaries. Tasting ...

Record-breaking hot and dry weather this summer has seen more exotic plants including figs and avocadoes growing in the UK, gardeners have told BBC News. It's part of a trend of Mediterranean and ...