Tropical Plants To Own This Summer

Tropical Plants To Own This Summer

Bromeliads, Cannas, Hibiscus, Peace Lilies Add Color and Beauty

Are you looking to find the right tropical plants for your Savannah, GA, summer outdoor gardens and patio? When it comes to tropical plants Savannah GA residents have long turned to species that add bold, bright colors and fragrance to backyard oases. Whether it’s spathiphyllum Savannah GA residents want, bromeliads, or hibiscus Savannah homeowners have great options when it comes to tropical plants.

Here are a few of the tropical plants to consider adding to your Savannah, GA, space this summer.

Bromeliads look exotic but are easy to grow. They cup-shaped leaves hold water and support flowers and bracts (leaves that look like flowers) that emerge from the plant’s center. They thrive in spaces with lots of light and warm temperatures.

Calathia are typically indoor, tender perennials but will do well in warmer climates outdoors. They grow in clumps and while most blooms are insignificant compared to the bold leaves, there are some types that have bright yellow or orange blooms.

Cannas add height and volume and create a lovely backdrop in garden beds or as standalone container plants. They bloom from summer to fall and come in many sizes from 1 foot to 10 feet.

Ficus do well outdoors but need a lot of sunlight and water, as frequently as every three days, to thrive. The Savannah summer temperatures may hinder it’s growth slightly but it does well in the heat.

Gardenias are fragrant ornamental plants that do best in partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. They need water even after blooming has stopped and should be pruned after flowering has stopped to remove spent blooms.

Hibiscus are hardy plants that have glossy-like finishes to dark green leaves that form the base for large, 6-inch flowers that come in blue-pink, coral, orange, pink, red, white, and yellow. Hibiscus Savanna flowers bloom best when in several hours of direct sun per day and in soil that’s kept moist but not wet.

Peace lilies are the most popular spathiphyllum Savannah GA residents choose but not the only by any means. They are an indoor plant but can be kept outdoors sparingly, needing humid weather and shade.

Philodendron evoke images of big heart-shaped leaves but there are several hundred species in both vining and shrub varieties. They do best in areas of shade and indirect sunlight with soil that’s kept moist, well drained, and rich in nutrients. Be care around people and pets, though, as they are toxic and can cause skin irritation.

With so many options for tropical plants Savannah GA residents can count on Shane Tinker Enterprises for all their nursery and plant broker needs. Our horticulturists, plant pathologists, specialists, and customer service professionals are available to help find and care for your favorite summer tropical plants. You can order over the phone or via email, text or fax and set up recurring orders. If we don’t have it in stock, we’ll find it and order it for you.