Transform Your Garden Into a Dreamy Oasis: Plants With Tropical Vibes
A dreamy tropical vacation may not be in the cards right now, but there's no shortage of reasons to get away from it all. We're feeling all the lush jungle feels down here at FGG. So many plants that love our Bay Area climate also have a distinctly tropical look.
Want to transform a corner of your urban garden into a sweet oasis? Try pairing delicate palms with plants with large glossy leaves, like Strelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' (above and below, in background).
Huge, fan-like Philodendron selloum leaves have a gorgeous sheen that instantly transports you to a jungle hideaway. We grow these beauties ourselves in Southern California; that's our crop in the photo below!
Palms with feathery fronds, like chamaedoreas and queen palms, have a breezy vibe and bring soft whispers of movement to a lush landscape.
A nice interplay of varied greens with hints of red and pink makes a great tropical-style color story in a garden.
Many popular houseplants, like alocasias and tillandsia air plants, can be grown outdoors here because of our mild climate. Try them in containers for a small city patio or balcony. These pretty pots (above) live in our own Clarke de Mornay's gorgeous courtyard garden in SoMa!
Let's make the most of this lovely gardening weather. We'll help you choose just the right plants to create your own little lush oasis. See you soon!
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