A genus of subtropical woody shrubs and small trees, hibiscus is an easy-to-care-for plant that produces stunning blooms.

There is a trend of growing plants that take a lot of care to flourish in the desert. These include tropical or subtropical plants for permaculture “food forests” like avocado and sapote and tender ...

It’s easy to have a touch of the tropics on your patio or deck, and planting pollinator gardens including those for butterflies has become very popular. KSTP’s Home and Garden expert Larry Pfarr has ...

Sooner or later, it is said, everything old is new again. But 65 million years old? Bromeliads, which shared the Earth in the Cretaceous Era with dinosaurs, and which have been a staple of indoor ...

The bird of paradise is a stunning, tropical statement plant that’s easier to care for than it looks—if you understand its needs. From bright, indirect light to well-draining soil and proper watering, ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Indoor, tropical and hanging plants are a great way to brighten up a home, especially when the winter brings darker, ...

If your home is already hearing the call of the jungle, tropical plants could be just the addition it needs. You may already have string lights sprinkled throughout your interiors that wouldn’t look ...

A plant and gardening expert shares everything there is to know about pebble trays, including when to use them.