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17 mar 2023 · With large heart- and arrow-shaped leaves, elephant ears (Colocasia) add an instant jungle effect to a backyard. Try 'Blue Hawaii' (pictured) with blue-green leaves or 'Mojito' with green leaves mottled in dark purple. To make a Jurassic statement, try 'Thailand Giant' with four-foot leaves.
16 lip 2019 · Growing cold hardy tropical plants is an exhilarating experience. Plants like the hardy banana and canna lily are proof that almost everyone can grow a garden with a tropical look and feel. Try a few of these cold hardy tropical plants yourself for a fun and unique garden experience.
Popular tropical plants for outdoor gardens include Hibiscus, with its large, colorful blooms; Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia), known for its striking flower shape; Canna Lily, offering vibrant leaves and flowers; Bougainvillea, celebrated for its dazzling cascades of color; Banana Plant (Musa), adding dramatic height with its large leaves ...
7 maj 2019 · With their rapid growth, gigantic leaves that come in an array of different colors, and ease of growth, Colocasia esculenta will give you a big bang for your buck in creating a tropical feel in your garden!
Tropical Hibiscus make an excellent woody plant specimen that is in high demand due to its ability to bloom profusely, tolerate very sunny, hot, humid conditions, attracts pollinators, and can be enjoyed year round, indoors in the winter and outdoors in the summer in Northern Ohio.
10 maj 2023 · First and foremost, it’s important to select palm tree species that are more tolerant to cold temperatures. Some of the best cold-hardy palm trees for Ohio gardeners include the Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus fortunei), Needle Palm (Rhapidophyllum hystrix), and the Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal minor).
While not native to Ohio, these plants can easily thrive in Ohio summers and tolerate overwintering indoors! Here’s our list of favorite tropical plants that will transform your yard into a summer island paradise.
