tropical plant Archives - What's Happening Around Florida

As cute as a button

by Ralph Mitchell
October 2, 2024

As you start your gardening hobby here in Southwest Florida, any new tropical plant is a novelty to the beginning gardener. One such plant that you might receive from a neighbor or purchase from a local garden center or nursery is the ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Ginger, Red Button Ginger, Spiral Ginger, Tropical Plant

Purple rain, purple rain. All hail the Queen’s Wreath!

by Hannah Eason (formerly Wooten)
March 28, 2022

The Queen is dripping. The waterfall of purple flowers cascading over trellises and featured in spring selfies is known as Queen’s Wreath. This tropical vine commands attention. Wrapping and twining up a supporting structure, these sandpapery ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Central Florida Gardening, Cflandscapes, Color, FFL, Florida Friendly, Flower, Flowers, Hwooten, Landscape, Landscapes, Petrea, Pollinator, Pollinators, Pretty, Purple, Purple Flowers, Queen’s Wreath, Right Plant Right Place, Sandpaper Vine, Spring, Spring Flowers, Tolerant Plant, Tropical, Tropical Plant, Vine, Vines

UF/IFAS
What's Happening Around Florida

Tag: tropical plant

As cute as a button

Purple rain, purple rain. All hail the Queen’s Wreath!

UF/IFASWhat's Happening Around Florida

Subscribe For More Great Content

UF/IFAS
What's Happening Around Florida