Tropical Plants are found naturally close to the equator in tropical environments, but that’s not to say you can’t create a tropical garden even in cooler climates with lower humidity levels. Each species has its preferred minimum temperatures, humidity levels and sensitivity to frost so research each plant carefully before planting it in a cooler climate. It is possible to create more favourable micro-climates in your garden, by planting in more protected spaces, away from winds and sheltered from harsher conditions. Installing ponds and water features can also help to increase the humidity of your micro-climate. Tropical plants can also be sensitive to full sun, especially in dryer climates, so planting in shaded spaces can be important.
In more tropical climates, such as Queensland and especially Far North Queensland, the World really becomes your oyster with Tropical Plants and plants that will be strictly indoor plants further South can flourish naturally outdoors.
Tropical Plants, often being found in jungles and forests will generally tolerate lower light conditions as part of the lower canopy, which is why they also make suitable indoor plants. Below are a number of popular Tropical Plants.
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