Tropical plants to brighten your Spring

We’ve already told you about the best plants for a soothing sleep session, now, let’s take a look at some plants that can invigorate you! Tropical plants are large, hearty and look like they could grow wild in a rainforest. While it’s certainly hard to grow tropical plants successfully in most gardens, many people like to bring tropical plants indoors because they are a bold and beautiful addition to a home’s décor. If you are looking for tropical plant ideas as part of your spring home beautification, here are some popular choices to consider and tips for how to care for them.

1- Bromeliads

Another very easy tropical plant to maintain is Bromeliads. These tropical plants thrive indoors, do well in pots and grow in pretty much any surrounding.

2- Bird of Paradise

Famous for its exotic blue and orange flowers, the Bird of Paradise is what many people imagine when they think of tropical plants. The Bird of Paradise also holds a secret: despite its high-class looks, it’s incredibly easy to grow.

3- Amazon Elephant’s Ear

The Amazon Elephant’s Ear is one tropical plant that is  easy to recognize: its large green leaves highlighted with silver are rich and stately. These tropical plants are extremely easy to grow inside the home, making them a popular choice for people who don’t have much luck or patience with house plants.

4- Ficus

Beautiful when in bloom, Ficus is not as low maintenance as other tropical plants. But, for many Ficus lovers, the extra effort is worth the bother as the tropical plant has lush, oversized leaves with high gloss.

5- Dumb Cane

Also called dieffenbachia, this is a very popular and common houseplant that thrives in most conditions. Just beware if you have small children. The sap from these tropical plants leaves can irritate the skin.

6- Peace Lily

When in bloom, nothing matches the beauty of a Peace Lily. These tropical plants will need extra care and attention when the weather turns, however. They do not like the cold.

7- Orchids

Another tropical plant favorite, orchids are surprisingly adaptable. Add them to any room that could use a bit of grace and delicate beauty.

Tips for Success

Tropical plants should do well in most home environments, but it’s important to keep in mind a few basic tips — especially if you’ve never cared for tropical plants before or have had past failures.

1. Choose the right location for your tropical plants — away from drafts and air conditioning vents.

2. Water is the most important factor in tropical plant care. Most prefer to be kept moist in the summer and slightly dry in the fall and winter. In general, if you keep your tropical plant in a sunny and warm location it will require more water. But resist overwatering. It will lead to root and stem rot.

3. Tropical plants, especially flowering tropical plants, require lots of light to promote healthy growth. Choose a bright window location (southern or western exposure) and rotate plants occasionally to make sure it gets maximum sun on all sides.

Tropical plants are a great way to bring nature inside the home. With many beautiful options to choose from, most homeowners find success with tropical plants — even if they’ve had bad experiences with keeping other types of houseplants.

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