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Adansonia digitata - Baobab Tree

Big tree taller than 20 ftFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersOrnamental foliageEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Baobab. The massive, usually squat cylindrical trunk...  more

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SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster

See picture of a mature tree

Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
In stock
$49.95

Alocasia Boa

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeModerate waterOrnamental foliage

Boa is an exciting new upright Alocasia that features...  more

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SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster

See picture of actual plants for sale

Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
In stock
$29.95

Alocasia Frydek

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunSemi-shadeBog or aquaticOrnamental foliageSubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant

Frydek makes an outstanding potted plant for the home...  more

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SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
4-6" pot
4 Plants in stock
$29.95

Alocasia Imperial Red

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeModerate waterOrnamental foliage

Alocasia Imperial Red has big ruffled green leaves...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
In stock
$29.95

Alocasia lauterbachiana Purple Sword

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeModerate waterOrnamental foliage

Purple Sword features dark purple sword shaped leaves...  more

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SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster

See picture of actual plants for sale

Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
In stock
$29.95

Alocasia macrorrhiza Black Stem

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunSemi-shadeRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersOrnamental foliageFragrantEdibleFlood tolerant

Black stems and veins adorn this extraordinary form...  more

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SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
In stock
$29.95

Annona sp. - Golden Sugar Apple, Pineapple Annona
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Small tree 10-20 ftFull sunRegular waterEdibleSubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant

This rare Annona is a species originally brought to...  more

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SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster

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500 ml (16 oz)
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Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
In stock
$49.95
Sale $39.95

Asclepias curassavica - Red Milkweed, Butterfly Weed

Small plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersIrritatingAttracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Butterfly weed - great butterfly attractor! Drought...  more

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SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6-10"/1-3 gal pot
1 plant in stock
Last one
$29.95

Barleria cristata - Philippine violet

Small plant 2-5 ftShadeSemi-shadeRegular waterPink flowersWhite, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersAttracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Philippine violet. Grows into a shapely shrub with...  more

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SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
In stock
$29.95

Bauhinia blakeana - Hong Kong Orchid Tree, grafted

Big tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterPink flowersFragrantAttracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Bauhinia blakeana - Hong Kong Orchid Tree. The most...  more

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SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot, grafted
In stock
$59.95

Beaucarnea recurvata - Pony Tail

CaudexCan be used for bonsaiSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunDry conditionsPalm or palm-like

Ponytail palm, Pony Tail, bottle palm, nolina, elephant-foot...  more

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SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
In stock
$29.95

Bougainvillea Dwarf Pixie
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Can be used for bonsaiSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterPink flowersSubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Bougainvillea Sunvillea Rose (also called Dwarf Pixie)...  more

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SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6-10"/1-3 gal pot
8 Plants in stock
$39.95

Bravaisia berlandieriana - Strawberry Ice
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Small tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterDry conditionsPink flowersWhite, off-white flowers

If you need a compact, pretty flowering plant for...  more

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SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6-10"/1-3 gal pot
7 Plants in stock
$29.95
Sale $19.95

Caesalpinia lutea - Yellow Dwarf Poinciana, Bird of Paradise

Small tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersDeciduous plantAttracts butterflies, hummingbirdsThorny or spinySeaside, salt tolerant plant

Yellow Bird of Paradise (dwarf poinciana)- a showy...  more

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SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
4 plants in stock
$39.95

Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Red Dwarf Poinciana, Bird of Paradise
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Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersIrritatingDeciduous plantAttracts butterflies, hummingbirdsThorny or spinySeaside, salt tolerant plant

Pride of Barbados, Dwarf Poinciana, Peacock flower,...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
4 plants in stock
$39.95

Calliandra emarginata Nana - Dwarf Powderpuff
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Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunShadeSemi-shadeModerate waterPink flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersAttracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Powderpuff - dwarf everblooming variety. Drought tolerant,...  more

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SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
2 plants in stock
$39.95

Callistemon Little John - Dwarf Bottlebrush
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Can be used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterPink flowersWhite, off-white flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersAttracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Dwarf Bottlebrush, Popular plant in dwarf version....  more

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SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
6 plants in stock
$39.95

Chrysobalanus icaco - Bahamas Cocoplum

Can be used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunRegular waterEdibleSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Cocoplum. Easy care shrub that is used often as ornamental...  more

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SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
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32 oz (1 qt, 946 ml)
$19.95
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500 ml (16 oz)
$14.95
  $9.95
Add to cart
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
2 plants in stock
$39.95

Cissus discolor - Rex Begonia Vine

Groundcover and low-growing 2ftVine or creeperSemi-shadeRegular waterModerate waterOrnamental foliage

Cissus discolor, native to Java and Cambodia, is a...  more

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SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot, dormant in winter
In stock
$29.95

Cissus quadrangularis - Veld grape

Groundcover and low-growing 2ftVine or creeperFull sunSemi-shadeModerate waterOrnamental foliageEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

Veld grape - unusual succulent vine with tendrils,...  more

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SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
6 plants in stock
$19.95

Cissus rotundifolia - Arabian Wax Leaf
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Groundcover and low-growing 2ftVine or creeperFull sunShadeSemi-shadeModerate waterDry conditionsOrnamental foliage

Perfect neglect plant! Grow it either as house plant,...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
4 plants in stock
$19.95

Colocasia esculenta Black Magic
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Small plant 2-5 ftFull sunSemi-shadeBog or aquaticUnusual colorOrnamental foliageSubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant

This Black colocasia is a must for black plant fanatics....  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
In stock
$39.95
Sale $19.95

Colocasia esculenta Nancys Revenge (Nancyana)

Small plant 2-5 ftFull sunSemi-shadeBog or aquaticUnusual colorOrnamental foliageSubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant

Introduced at the 2000 International Aroid Society...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot, very large plant
7 Plants in stock
$29.95

Colocasia esculenta Tea Cup, Tea Party

Small plant 2-5 ftFull sunSemi-shadeBog or aquaticUnusual colorOrnamental foliageSubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant

Colocasia Tea Cup (or Coffee Cups) has cupped up leaves....  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
In stock
$29.95

Cordyline fruticosa - Auntie Lou
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Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunShadeSemi-shadeRegular waterPink flowersUnusual colorOrnamental foliage

A showstopping deep burgundy shrub with a rosy burgundy...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
2 Plants in stock
$39.95

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Low maintenance tropical plants Q&A

Which plants are good for the low maintenance landscape front yard?

There are so many low maintenance plants that you should be able to find several for your landscape. One of the easiest plants to grow is the Kalanchoe family. Oops, got too rough with it and broke a leaf off? No problem. That leaf is going to fall to the ground and grow more plants for you. Another very low maintenance landscape plant for the front yard is the Arachis glabrata Golden Glory or Ornamental Peanut. You can plant this and forget it. No watering, fertilizing or mowing. Plant some in your grass for color during the spring and early summer.

How big will a low maintenance plant get?

Our low maintenance plant pages all have icons under the name of each plant. The first one tells you how the plant grows. Either a ground cover, large or small shrub, large or small tree, or a vine. Most of our plants that are listed as small shrub make great low maintenance shrubs or flowers for the tropical landscape. Every person is different, so the best low maintenance landscaping plants for you will be those that best meet the needs of your particular piece of property and those that appeal to you. If you have a large space, there are plenty of low maintenance tropical landscape plants here to help you fill it.

Can I grow low maintenance tropical plants indoors?

Of course you can. There are many low maintenance indoor plants to be found here. Many of the plants listed as ground cover or low growing make great borders around the outside of a planter. Put a nice low maintenance bush type plant in the center and you will have a wonderful planter for your covered porch or entry. Just make sure they will get sufficient light. And remember that plants grown indoors, in pots can be sensitive to fertilizers. Sunshine BoostersSunshine Boosters liquid, amino acid based fertilizers are recommended.

Where to buy low maintenance tropical plants?

Many of low maintenance tropical and subtropical plants are available for purchase in our online store. We ship all across the USA. If you are in the Southwest Florida, Ft. Myers area, the best way to find the perfect rare tropical plant for your garden is to visit our Garden Center located at 13890 Orange River Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33905. Our dedicated and knowledgeable staff will help you select the best plants for your personal situation.