🌿 Culture Guides – Tropico-Québec

Simple and effective tips for successfully growing tropical plants in Quebec

Welcome to our resource center dedicated to tropical plant care.
Each guide is written in a simple format, based on our greenhouse expertise, and adapted to the Quebec climate.
Click on a category to open the complete guide.

🌱 Why Tropico-Québec guides?

🌱 Local expertise tailored to the Quebec climate. I understand the unique challenges of growing tropical plants in Quebec. My advice is based on my real-world experience with overwintering, managing limited light, and dealing with dry air. These aren't generic guides copied from elsewhere.

📚 Free, detailed growing guides. I've created over 36 comprehensive growing guides with practical advice specific to each plant. I don't leave you on your own after your purchase – I'm here to help you succeed.

🌿 A unique selection of rare plants. I cultivate tropical plants that can't be found anywhere else in Quebec: achacha, jaboticaba, miracle fruit, ylang-ylang, and many more. It's my passion to discover and cultivate these tropical treasures.

💚 Passion and authenticity. I grow most of these plants myself and I share my real experience with you. This isn't just a business for me, it's a passion I share.

🎯 Personalized support: You can ask me your questions and get answers based on my practical experience growing crops in Quebec. I'm here to help you succeed.

  • ⭐ Achacha (Garcinia humilis)


    A small, exotic fruit, sweet and slightly tart.

    A slow but productive tree that likes heat and humidity.

    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🌸 Annonaceae (Cherimoya, Soursop, Sugar Apple)

    Highly sought-after sweet and creamy fruits.
    They require warmth, stability, and bright light.



    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🍊 Citrus fruits (Lemon, Lime, Orange, Mandarin, Kumquat)

    Learn how to repot, water, fertilize and make your potted citrus trees bloom.
    Intense light, controlled watering and regular fertilization are the keys to success.


    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🥑 Avocados

    Beautiful decorative tropical plants.
    Very good growth in pots, easy to prune and maintain.



    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🍌 Banana trees

    Spectacular tropical plants that are very easy to grow.
    Heat, light, and water are their best friends.



    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🌺 Bougainvillea

    Spectacular flowering, vibrant colours.
    Prefers full sun and dry soil between waterings.



    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🌸 Brugmansias (Angel Trumpets)

    Giant flowers, intense fragrance and rapid growth.
    They require water + fertilizer + sun.



    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • ☕ Coffee plants (Coffea arabica)

    For lovers of homemade espresso.

    They like warmth, filtered light and good humidity.

    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🍫 Cacao trees (Cacao / Theobroma)

    Real chocolate… straight from your greenhouse.

    They require constant heat, humid air and rich soil.

    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🌿 Tropical Cannas

    Exotic foliage and abundant flowering.
    They like warmth, light and rich soil.



    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🎋 Sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum)

    Sweet stems to eat straight from the garden.

    Loves warmth, regular watering and soil rich in organic matter.

    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • ⭐ Carambola (Carambola / Starfruit)

    Exotic, decorative and fragrant.
    Prefers direct sunlight and regular, but not excessive, watering.



    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🍒 Barbados cherry (Acerola)

    One of the fruits richest in vitamin C in the world.

    A compact, very productive tropical shrub, ideal for pots in cooler climates. It likes warmth, sun, and regular watering without waterlogging the soil.

    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE


  • 🍒 Jamaican cherry

    Small, decorative and tasty tropical “cherries”.

    Likes warmth, sun and regular watering without excess.

    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🍈 Fig trees

    The easiest fruit trees to grow successfully in pots.
    Very productive, robust and perfect for beginners.



    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🌸 Frangipani (Plumeria)

    Incredibly fragrant flowers, tropical island atmosphere.

    They require warmth, full sun and well-drained soil, especially in winter.

    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🌺 Passion fruit (Passiflora)

    Tropical vines with spectacular flowers and aromatic fruits.

    They like support for climbing, full sun and regular watering.

    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🐉 Dragon fruit (Pitayas)

    Climbing cactus, fast-growing, decorative and sometimes productive even in Quebec.
    Needs a sturdy support and plenty of light.


    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🍒 Miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum)

    Small fruits that transform acid into sugar.

    They like heat, high humidity and well-drained acidic soil.

    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🍒 Guava trees

    Very easy to use, quick to produce and amazing fragrance.
    Perfect for beginners.



    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🌺 Impatiens niamniensis

    Unique two-tone flowers, very decorative in the shade.

    It appreciates warmth, humidity and a substrate that is always slightly moist.

    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🍇 Jaboticabas (Plinia / Myrciaria)

    Fruits that grow directly on the trunk, guaranteed wow effect.

    They like acidic soil, regular moisture and warmth.

    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🍈 Jackfruit / Artocarpus heterophyllus

    Trees with the largest edible fruits in the world.

    They require warmth, space, rich soil and good humidity.

    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🌰 Chinese jujube trees (Ziziphus jujuba)

    Small, sweet, rich and very fragrant fruits.

    They tolerate heat and drought well, and love full sun.

    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • ⭐ Lychees & Longans

    High-end tropical fruit tree, requires warmth and gentle light.
    Perfect for greenhouses, can be grown in bright indoor environments.



    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🥭 Mango trees

    Very decorative, loves intense sunlight and warm temperatures.
    Production is possible in greenhouses.


    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🍃 Neem (Azadirachta indica)

    A tropical tree with a thousand traditional uses.

    Likes heat, full sun and well-drained soil.

    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🐦 Birds of paradise (Strelitzia)

    Spectacular flowers in the shape of an exotic bird.

    They like intense light, heat and regular watering without excess.

    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🫒 'Arbequina' Olive Trees

    Small, productive olive trees perfect for pots.

    They like full sun, well-drained soil and moderate watering.

    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🌿 Elephant ears (Alocasia, Colocasia, Xanthosoma)

    Huge leaves for an instant jungle effect.

    They appreciate warmth, high humidity and soil that is always slightly damp.

    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🌴 Papayas

    Extremely rapid growth and instant tropical appearance.
    They like heat and very controlled watering.



    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🌳 Paulownia (Imperial Tree)

    Ultra-fast trees with giant foliage.

    They like well-drained soil, full sun and regular watering at the start.

    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🌳 Tamarind Trees (Thai Sweet & Sour)

    Sweet or tangy pods for juices, sauces and exotic cuisine.

    They like heat, full sun and well-drained soil with little excess water.

    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🌷 Tropical tulip trees (Gabon tulip tree, etc.)

    Spectacular trees with large, colorful flowers.

    They love full sun, heat and rich soil kept slightly moist.

    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🍐 Wax Jambu (Wax apple / Syzygium)

    Bell-shaped fruits, crunchy, juicy and very refreshing.

    They like heat, sun and regular watering without letting the soil become waterlogged.

    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE

  • 🌸 Ylang-Ylang (Cananga odorata)

    Flowers with a mythical fragrance, widely used in perfumery.

    It requires warmth, humid air, and protection from the cold.

    👉 Read the full guide: LINK HERE