If you are ready to venture into the world of exotic tropical fruit, consider planting a tree from the annonaceae or custard-apple family. Several tasty species are available and grow well here in ...

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 ...

Now that the heat and humidity have our attention, so do tropical blooms. The queen of them all - the saucy hibiscus - takes the summer garden to another latitude. Of the more than 200 species in the ...

Rather than just waiting patiently for any pollinator that comes their way to start the next generation of seeds, some plants appear to recognize the best suitors and 'turn on' to increase the chance ...

In the backyard of a house on the east side of Torrance, there is a greenhouse. A full, leafy canopy frames either side of the wooden door. Overlapping palms and succulents soak up the sun. Inside the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." “People adore having tropical plants in their homes or yards because they bring a vibrant, exotic vibe ...

Passion flowers have long been popular plants grown in front and backyards, but did you know you can also grow them indoors? Passion flowers are native to tropical regions of the Americas, with a ...

Meet the Bird of Paradise, a tropical flower native to South Africa, known for its vibrant colours and striking bird-like appearance. Meet the Bird of Paradise, a tropical flower native to South ...

Current research efforts to understand the relative invasibility of different plant communities have mostly ignored tropical forests. Only a few studies have treated invasive species in tropical ...