Truly tropical plants are those that hail from areas with no frost or freeze in their annual cycle. Some have a hard time handling exposure to anything below about 55 degrees.

A new analysis from researchers at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History reveals that nearly half of the genus Heliconia, a group of tropical plants popular for their bright, ...

Ms. Resta found the plant at the top of her list, a $110 philodendron luxurians choco. “Right now it’s a little bit of an ugly stump, but one day, it’s going to be beautiful,” she said.

Homes & Gardens; These tropical plants are moving outdoors in the Northwest. Here’s how to help them thrive. Published: ; May. 05, 2025, 7:00 a.m.