Tropical Garden StyleElements of Different Design Concept

EPIPHYTE

A plant that grows fixed to the bark or branches of a tree but, does not steal nourishment from its host.

Epiphytes account for 10% of all plant species and are found in many plant groups such as the aroids, begonias, bromeliads, heaths, nightshades, orchids, ferns, and true mosses.

Ferns and moss

Are common epiphyte plants found in the rain forest. Ferns and moss grow on trees, but unlike many plants, they do not drain vital nutrients from the host. Rather, they gather nutrients from the falling rain. These plants grow on the trees because they cannot self-maintain by growing in the ground. Ferns and moss are also designed specifically to hold water.

Orchids

Orchids are one of the most common epiphytes found in the rain forest. Large roots and secondary stems help these flowering epiphytes retain water when conditions become dry. Orchids come in all sorts of colors, from white to purple to brown. Certain species can only be found in certain regions of the rain forest, such as the orchids that appear in the Andean valleys.

Bromeliads

Bromeliads are a variety of epiphytic plants that have a unique system for retaining water. Bromeliads have leaves that face upwards and collect water for storage. These leaves can hold up to 25 gallons of water at a time, creating a habitat for animals in the forest. These plants also have the ability to increase the humidity in the rain forest, making it easier for trees and other plants to absorb nitrogen in the air

Where it can be seen?

Florida has the richest epiphyte flora in the United States. Of the approximately 85 native epiphytic ferns and flowering plants, nearly two-thirds are found in Florida only in swamps of the Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve and Big Cypress National Preserve, and tropical hammocks of Everglades National Park.

The epiphytic fern Platycerium superbum planted onto a Veitchia sp. palm at Jungle Island, Miami, Florida.

Staghorns (Platycerium coronarium) and Bird's Nest ferns (Asplenium sp.) growing naturally on a tree in Singapore

UNDERSTORY

Composed of plants that grows under trees, benefiting from the shade provided by the leafy canopy over headed.

Canteiros

These plant beds or stone boxes that seem to float in the middle of pools were used in Portugal.

Nicotiana

Nicotiana, a member of the tobacco plant family, flowers prolifically in white, pink or light green, with flowers lasting two to three months. Nicotiana, or flowering tobacco plant, performs as an annual in the North and as a perennial in the South. They grow 2 to 3 feet tall and prefer a bit of filtered sunlight, even though they grow well in an understory.

Hosta

Hostas represent the most popular understory plant for shady areas in the landscape. There are hundreds of varieties of hostas, including ones with variegated, light- or dark-green and even blue leaves. A hardy perennial, hostas came originally from China and Japan. Because of the differences in color, size and texture, several varieties of hosta can grow in organized groups to cover an entire understory with plants.

NURSE PLANTS

Plants that help other plants to grow – whether by providing the proper environment for germination or a tree trunk to climb to reach the light.

Saguaros

Saguaros are very delicate when they are first beginning to grow. In fact, only one out of every 1,000 seeds survives. Saguaros need protection from the sun and frost and from animal predators. Paloverde trees, like this one, and mesquite trees often offer a young saguaro a safe place. These trees are called "nurse plants" because they protect the growing cactus.

XEROPHYTE

A plant that is adapted to an arid climate by reducing the water loss.

Joshua Tree

Yucca brevifolia is a plant species belonging to the genus Yucca. It is tree-like in habit, which is reflected in its common names: Joshua tree, yucca palm, tree yucca, and palm tree yucca.

This monocotyledonous tree is native to southwestern North America in the states of California, Arizona, Utah and Nevada, where it is confined mostly to the Mojave Desert between 400 and 1,800 meters (1,300 and 5,900 ft) elevation. It thrives in the open grasslands of Queen Valley and Lost Horse Valley in Joshua Tree National Park. A dense Joshua tree forest also exists in Mojave National Preserve, in the area of Cima Dome.

Sorghum

Sorghum is a genus of numerous species of grasses, one of which is raised for grain and many of which are used as fodder plants, either cultivated or as part of pasture. The plants are cultivated in warm climates worldwide. Species are native to tropical and subtropical regions of all continents in addition to the southwest Pacific and Australasia

OTHER TROPICAL PLANTS

Hoyas Hoyas are known as the “Wax Flowers”

due to their texture and almost unreal appearance. They need relatively warm and humid conditions, but depending on the specific variety of Hoya, they can endure heavy rainfall for some months during the wet seasons just as they may also be exposed to long dry periods. They are commonly used indoors. They need indirect light, but the amount or required light depends on the variety. They need small amounts of water and the soil is to be kept slightly dry since a very wet soil can end up killing this kind of plant. They can be grown in pots that are not too big or in hanging baskets. 

Banana plants Contrary to common belief, growing

banana trees is not that difficult and allow people to enjoy their own bananas.

Also these plants can be used as windbreaks. They need fertile soils, large amounts of mulch and organic matter, large amounts of nitrogen and potassium, warm temperature, high humidity, large amounts of water, and shelter from other banana plants. Banana plants are not to be exposed to strong winds and extreme weather conditions (too hot or too cold weather) with an ideal temperature being 26-30 degree Celsius (78-86 Fahrenheit). They stop growing below 14 degree Celsius (57 Fahrenheit).

Papaya tree

Papaya trees should be planted where they can be kept warm and free from wind and freeze. They need enough water to support their leaves, but it should not be exceed as to a root rod. They also need a well-drained soil.

Bird of paradise Among the many species of birds

of paradise is the Strelitzia reginae, an indigenous plant to South Africa and South America. As a tropical plant, it grows in warm, humid climates.

This exotic, colorful plant, with evergreen leaves resembles a bird's peak. It is an outdoor plant provided the weather is not too cold. Otherwise, it is better to keep it in a pot indoors. It needs rich soil as well assun or partial shade. Another requirement for this plant is a good drainage.

Coconut

The coconut palm (Cocos nucifera), is a member of the family Arecaceae (palm family). It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos

Found throughout the tropic and subtropic area, the coconut is known for its great versatility as seen in the many uses of its different parts.

bamboo

. Any of various usually woody, temperate or tropical grasses of the . Certain species of bamboo can reach heights of from 20 to 30 meters (66 to 98 feet).

Bamboos are some of the fastest-growing plants in the world,

bamboo, like true wood, is a natural composite material with a high strength-to-weight ratio useful for structures

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