Tropical Plants
About Tropical Plants
Exotic tropical plants including palms, gingers, hibiscus, and bird of paradise.
All Tropical Plants Varieties
Alphonso Mango
1460-1825 days · Moderate to difficult
Intensely sweet, creamy, rich with floral and honey notes, no fiber
Big Bertha Bell Pepper
75-80 days · Easy
Sweet, mild, and crisp with no heat
Bird of Paradise
Moderate to challenging
Not applicable (ornamental)
Bougainvillea Spectabilis
Easy
Not applicable (ornamental)
Breadfruit Ma'afala
1095-1460 days · Moderate to Difficult
Mild, starchy, slightly sweet with potato-like texture when cooked
Caribbean Red Habanero
90-120 days · Moderate
Intensely hot (300,000-400,000 SHU) with fruity, tropical flavor notes
Dwarf Cavendish Banana
300-450 days · Moderate
Sweet, creamy, classic banana flavor
Dwarf Coconut Palm
2190-2555 days · Difficult
Sweet coconut water and rich, creamy white meat
Dwarf Nam Wah Banana
270-365 days · Easy to Moderate
Sweet and creamy with hints of honey and vanilla
Ginger Hawaiian
120-300 days · Easy
Intensely spicy and aromatic with citrusy notes, less fibrous than common varieties
Gros Michel Banana
15-18 days · Moderate
Intensely sweet and creamy with the classic banana flavor
Hass Avocado
240-365 days · Moderate to difficult
Rich, creamy, nutty with buttery texture
Hawaiian Pink Banana
12-18 days · Moderate
Sweet and creamy with tropical notes, less starchy than cooking bananas
Ice Cream Bean
90 days · Easy to moderate
Sweet, creamy, vanilla ice cream flavor with cotton candy texture
Jamaican Hot Chocolate
90-100 days · Moderate
Extremely hot (100,000-350,000 Scoville) with fruity, smoky undertones
Pineapple Smooth Cayenne
540-730 days · Easy to Moderate
Sweet and tangy with perfect acid balance, intensely tropical
Pink Guava
90-120 days · Easy to moderate
Sweet and fragrant with tropical notes, creamy texture with small edible seeds
Red Lady Papaya
240-365 days · Easy to moderate
Sweet, tropical, mild melon-like flavor
Red Malaysian Guava
90-120 days · Easy
Intensely sweet and aromatic with tropical floral notes
Sugar Apple Gefner
90-120 days · Moderate
Intensely sweet and creamy with vanilla, coconut, and custard notes
Tommy Atkins Mango
100-130 days · Moderate
Sweet and mildly aromatic with minimal fiber, classic mango taste
Find the Best Tropical Plants for Your Zone
Not sure which tropical plants grow best in your area? Check our zone-specific growing guides for personalized planting calendars and variety recommendations.