Collection: Other tropical plants
Other tropical plants
This collection brings together our other favorite tropical plants that don't fit into the classic categories: decorative foliage, exotic curiosities, collector's plants, and rarities for enthusiasts. Ideal for completing a greenhouse, a jungle corner at home, or a tropicalization project in Canada.
- Plant types: graphic foliage, plants with original shape or texture, species less common in traditional garden centers.
- Atmosphere: perfect for creating a "jungle" effect in a bright room, greenhouse or veranda corner.
- Use: cultivation in pots or containers, to be brought indoors or into a greenhouse before frost.
- For whom: ideal for collectors, exotic plant enthusiasts and curious gardeners who like to try new plants.
General advice – Other tropical plants in Canada
- Light: most appreciate good light, ranging from bright light without direct sunlight to bright partial shade depending on the species.
- Substrate: quality potting soil for potted plants, often well draining; some species like a little more moisture, others a more aerated substrate.
- Watering: Water when the top of the soil begins to dry out; avoid prolonged excess water in the pot.
- Fertilizer: balanced fertilizer for green or tropical plants every 3–4 weeks during the growing season.
- Temperature: Keep frost-free at all times; most prefer to stay above 15°C, especially during active growth.
- Wintering: bring the plants indoors before the first frosts into a bright room or heated greenhouse, slightly reducing watering.
