Tropical Plants

As you browse this website you will notice that there is one common thread throughout, and that is plants from the tropics. Whether it is a photo of a plant in situ or an article about Integrated Pest Management for growing tropical plants in theme parks or gardens, I have attempted to provide a source of information on tropical plant horticulture based upon my experience as a professional horticulturist.

The lushness of a tropical garden can be greatly enhanced through the use of epiphytes. These nonparasitic tree-dwelling species are members of many different plant families and can be found flourishing under most climatic situations.

This is a short list of tropical plants that attract native Florida butterflies either for nectar or as a larval food plant. It is by no means exhaustive.