LOW MAINTENANCE PLANTS

Easy to grow, low maintenance tropical plants that thrive with minimal care. Perfect for beginners or busy gardeners who want beauty without the work.

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Agave sp. - Tequila Agave, Century Plant

Small plant 2-5 ftFull sunDry conditionsOrnamental foliageThorny or spinySubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Agave plant that is an important economic product...  more

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
In stock
$19.95
Akee (Ackee) tree (Blighia sapida)

Large tree taller than 20 ftFull sunModerate waterEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Akee (Ackee) - rare fruit tree, hard to find National...  more

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster

Grown in
10"/3 gal pot, large plant
In stock
$49.95
Annona x costaricana, Golden Sugar Apple, Pineapple Annona

Small tree 10-20 ftFull sunRegular waterEdible plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant plant

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

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster

Grown in
6"/1 gal or larger pot
4 plants in stock
$49.95
Arundina graminifolia - Bamboo Orchid, Bird Ground Orchid

Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunRegular waterEpiphyte plantWhite, off-white flowersPink flowers

Bamboo ground orchid produces pinkish flowers at the...  more

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
In stock
$39.95
Asystasia variegata - Variegated Chinese Violet

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Variegated Purple Primrose, Chinese Violet. The brightly...  more

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
5 plants in stock
$19.95
Baccharis halimifolia - Aster Tree, Snow Bush

Plant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant plant

Aster Tree, Snow Bush, White Cloud Tree. This unique...  more

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
3 Plants in stock
$29.95
Bahamas Cocoplum, (Chrysobalanus icaco)

Plant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunRegular waterEdible plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant

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

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
1 plant in stock
Last one
$29.95
Barleria micans (oenotheroides) - Giant Yellow Shrimp

Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunRegular waterYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Barleria oenotheroides is a broadleaf evergreen perennial...  more

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
3 plants in stock
$29.95
Beaucarnea recurvata - Pony Tail

Plant with caudexPlant used for bonsaiSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunDry conditionsPalm or palm-like plant

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

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot, large plant with swollen trunk
In stock
$39.95
Caesalpinia pulcherrima, Pride of Barbados, Red Dwarf Poinciana, Bird of Paradise

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersThorny or spinyPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantIrritating plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant

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

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal or larger pot, large plant
In stock
$39.95
Calliandra emarginata Nana, Dwarf Powderpuff

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Calliandra tergemina (var. emarginata Nana) - Dwarf...  more

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
7 plants in stock
$49.95
Callicarpa americana - American Beautyberry
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Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeModerate waterPink flowersDeciduous plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

The beautyberries are packed tightly together in clusters...  more

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
4 plants in stock
$29.95
Callistemon Little John, Dwarf Bottlebrush

Plant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSeaside, salt tolerant plant

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

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal or larger pot
4 plants in stock
$39.95
Candle Tree, Guahalote (Parmentiera edulis)

Small tree 10-20 ftFull sunRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersEdible plantEthnomedical 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.Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Candle Tree, Guajilote, Guahalote. This highly ornamental...  more

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster

Grown in
10"/3 gal or larger pot, large plant
2 Plants in stock
$49.95
Cissus quadrangularis - Veld grape

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft plantVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunModerate 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.Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

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

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot, large plant
In stock
$29.95
Citharexylum spinosum - Fiddlewood

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plant

Fiddlewood, Boo-nge Saaree. Beautiful small tree with...  more

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Pikake - Fragrant Flower Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
2 plants in stock
$49.95
Clusia lanceolata, Cerra Cipapau Apple

Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersWhite, off-white flowersInvasive plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Wonderful shade tolerant bloomer! Gorgeous pink flowers...  more

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot, large plant
2 plants in stock
$39.95
Colocasia esculenta Nancys Revenge (Nancyana)

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterKeep soil moistOrnamental foliageFlood tolerant plant

Introduced at the 2000 International Aroid Society...  more

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
In stock
$39.95
Cordyline fruticosa Auntie Lou, Hawaiian Ti Leaf

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunRegular waterOrnamental foliageUnusual colorPink flowersSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

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

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
5 Plants in stock
$39.95
Cordyline fruticosa Harlequin, Hawaiian Ti Leaf

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunRegular waterOrnamental foliageUnusual colorPink flowersSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

The Harlequin Cordyline is a tropical plant known...  more

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
3 Plants in stock
$39.95
Cordyline fruticosa Kiwi, Hawaiian Ti Leaf

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunRegular waterOrnamental foliageUnusual colorPink flowersSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Lime green stripe leaf, pink edge.
Ti plants or cordylines, also known as ti and Hawaiian gook-luck plant, are very popular for their intense leaf colors and leaf shapes producing interest and contrasts even in deep shade.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
3 Plants in stock
$39.95
Crocosmia sp. - Coppertips Grass, Falling Stars

Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

A fiery burst of color, Crocosmia is perfect for borders,...  more

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal or larger pot
6 plants in stock
$39.95
Cryptocereus (Selenicereus) anthonyanus - Zig-Zag Cactus

Vine or creeper plantSemi-shadeModerate waterEpiphyte plantRed, crimson, vinous flowersOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Anthonys Rick-Rack. This curious epiphyte is grown...  more

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
9 plants in stock
$29.95
Dietes bicolor - White African Iris

Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

White African Iris is the perfect low-maintenance...  more

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal or larger pot, large plant
2 plants in stock
$19.95
Disocactus ackermanni - Red Orchid Cactus

Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeModerate waterRegular waterEpiphyte plantRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Disocactus ackermanni, also called the Red Orchid...  more

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
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.