http://www.cooltropicalplants.com Turn your garden into a paradise using tropical plants, for part of the year at least.... en-us tropical plants Thu, 4 Mar 2021 06:36:03 -0500 Thu, 4 Mar 2021 06:36:03 -0500 cooltropicalplants.com http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Tropical-foliage-plants.html2af5a9fd6b64416c96d93c346831f92dA collection of tropical foliage plants other than bananas and canna to give your garden the tropical look. Thu, 4 Mar 2021 06:35:52 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Papyrus-from-seed.htmleb2c8ec589e3440857f6efa7e815ed0fHow to grow Cyperus papyrus from seeds. Thu, 4 Mar 2021 05:55:22 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Cyperus-papyrus.htmla5a2d789c47c92a19db32713a2fde41dA few Cyperus papyrus pictures to get you in the mood. Thu, 4 Mar 2021 05:29:37 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Beschorneria-offshoots.html37e6c9fc25c6273e5da69bf8a563f7dfHow to propagate Beschorneria yuccoides from Beschorneria offshoots and seeds Sun, 28 Feb 2021 14:53:11 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Spider-plants.htmlfbda71707e9f77b839d378b529c05633How to grow, propagate and use spider plants as tropical bedding plants! Sun, 28 Feb 2021 13:16:19 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Colocasia-tubers.html226728262195185fb22b1ef539ef76beHow to overwinter colocasia tubers with the help of a compost heap. Sun, 28 Feb 2021 12:45:06 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Lotus-seeds.html98c2e4fec2cc08a5d99086a48ae4ae41A visual guide to germinating lotus seeds, with the help of a hacksaw... Sun, 28 Feb 2021 12:16:50 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Echium-wildpretii-seeds.html29ace5c5b064a014d8edd23f4db2561aHarvesting Echium wildpretii seeds the hard way... Fri, 4 Mar 2016 07:29:56 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Echium-wildpretii-flowers.htmlf3eda9b98298756b63847c024d0c3208Echium wildpretii flowers and the nightmare of seed collection Fri, 4 Mar 2016 07:26:41 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Echium-wildpretii.html72a28d2af963fc0f730ebe67c0af7dfbEchium wildpretii - it's not about the flowers Fri, 4 Mar 2016 07:16:51 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Germination-of-ensete-ventricosum.html5570ffc5822a34a1063d98f65584f988Germination of ensete ventricosum - the Abyssiniam banana and what to do with the resulting plants. Tue, 1 Mar 2016 08:04:54 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Flowering-plants.html4443453bbb1718e75ae3df0efbf25a0bA collection of flowering plants that will blend seamlessly in your cool tropical garden. Mon, 29 Feb 2016 12:43:07 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Canna-lilies.htmle92d12683dee36ea48f96b2f616bcbeaGrow your canna lilies by sowing the seeds directly into the soil. An illustrated guide. Wed, 24 Feb 2016 08:10:02 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/tropical-garden-design.html646da6e001a0a2a6cf530ac1a68afacdfactors to consider when converting a conventional garden in to one of a tropical garden design.. Thu, 14 Jan 2016 07:16:38 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Miscanthus-grass.htmle3fcf50c76c6c150a25ac0f0b6005a9aMiscanthus grass - it's not about biofuel Wed, 5 Mar 2014 06:37:53 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Paulownia-tomentosa.html1e2238e9dc85b6b11439133947c7b7a4Paulownia tomentosa or Foxglove tree can be manipulated to produce a plant with enormous leaves. It is all explained here. Fri, 28 Feb 2014 07:03:06 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Seed-germination-table.html4a25f1f6a07636e576b483fda70ff0baA seed germination table showing results gained from the baggie method of seed germination. Thu, 23 Jan 2014 13:01:56 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Growing-hosta.html17321b6f4dc15b2fd4d7676478b4a43aOutwit the slugs (and snails) buy growing hosta in pots. Wed, 22 Jan 2014 08:17:44 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Baggie-method.html06e90741e2c4b09b3354a8ef3c55214eThe baggie method of seed germination, a step by step guide to germination palm tree seeds , cycad seeds and many more. Wed, 22 Jan 2014 05:27:06 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Ensete-ventricosum.html7174b95df37286a2466e98a28ba63f2bThe Abyssinian banana, ensete Ventricosum, can be grown by anyone with a moderately sheltered garden... Tue, 14 Jan 2014 08:11:44 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Thalia-dealbata.html012266050911378b5d0374591af3734dThalia dealbata is a problem free aquatic plant for the tropical style garden Tue, 14 Jan 2014 06:20:06 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Kahili-ginger.html8e64b93fe58e0d92f315e76a0109df23Follow a journey of Hedychium gardnerianum the Kahili ginger, from seed to flower. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:44:53 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Colocasia-esculenta.html4b2ca98f59403de53111ed1fd956a042A how to guide to the growing of Colocasia esculenta, Arvi or Arbi Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:40:16 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Giant-reed.htmlfd50c830e29f18c2b7b94fa03093a398Had enough of your giant reed - Arundo donax? Here's how to get rid of it... Thu, 17 Jan 2013 06:13:18 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Arundo-donax-variegata.html55cfd0dfc6ce9f2c804328ecf393685aHow to propagate Arundo donax variegata from stem cuttings. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:43:34 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Pond-plant-basket.htmle3c67c47268480c69fa49955e808bfb5Unlike this sentence, A guide to effortless pond plant basket planting. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:22:39 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Cyperus-alternifolius.htmlafcc119478aa3ee5510a59640ee68506The easy going, easy growing Cyperus alternifolius is a great plant for the pond, bog garden or swamp pot. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:15:52 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Melianthus-major.htmladb51c8bd23b5b13ed230cbc298f13b7The trials and tribulations of growing Melianthus major - the honey bush. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:13:12 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Four-o-clocks.html0d1c468bcd5da929d070f5204fb56922Pictures and tips on growing Four o'clocks - Mirabilis jalapa Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:20:56 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Impatiens-flowers.htmld254ab64ae42bbc1e326c7529ada5a29How to grow impatiens flowers for inexhaustable , targeted colour. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:30:01 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Abyssinian-banana.htmle340a19edf8aad6421213e41e6d1c49aThe once in a life time, if you're an Abyssinian banana, joy of flowering. Lots and lots of pictures. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:23:59 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Persian-shield.html1a17b45c063e0fd5aab2b23e4bb70bedCultivation tips for the Persian shield (strobilanthes dyerianus). Pictures of how to take cuttings, plantings etc. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:02:56 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Banana-plant.html345dd6604523b42d6270a42260443aecDetailed pictures showing the recovery of a banana plant after frost has taken out the pseudostems. Tue, 8 Feb 2011 09:39:48 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Planning-a-garden.htmleb587d2f13e07fb7774f6d274fd5a263Advice on planning a garden using tropical plants. Loads of rather good pictures. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:24:04 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Bog-garden.html72c6da3328a41a9cf0c806baaea0c713An illustrated, step by step guide to creating a bog garden (swamp) for those hard to cultivate areas. Tue, 7 Dec 2010 05:49:10 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Soil-improvement.html4023db33d933f8fcbc65f55cc80609d2Soil improvement - A step by step illustrated guide to help you condition your soil and get the most out of your plants. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:02:54 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Canna.html982dc67d539018baa8aa0f2b68cb393ePictures and descriptions of canna varieties obtainable from seed. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:53:46 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/banana-seed.html5d8325bdc816d7698065a92ee8a08d26Pictures of banana flowers, pink bananas and banana seed. A photgraphic essay if you like. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:18:43 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Amaranthus.html90614c841bd308608886d91c8d1ac019Pictures and cultivation advice for a range of Amaranthus plants. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:14:21 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/plant-cuttings.htmlbfc72cb5c279916d06ca3ad1a2cf406fA step by step, illustrated guide demonstrating how to take plant cuttings. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:29:22 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Repotting.html233b354d6f2d659f6feccae99edc1b26An illustrated, step by step guide, to repotting your plants Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:24:43 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Starting-seeds.htmlada955148a93a5b75e7f91bcf228d26cThis page contains information on when to go about starting seeds for a temperate tropical garden. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:21:14 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/seedlings.html40ecb9b3704190e13af2e3044449a745An illustrated guide to growing on your seedlings once they have germinated Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:18:58 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/plant-seeds.html2522ff2a95b3ee335e2d7a8e74f77796An illustrated, step by step guide showing how to plant seeds. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:15:18 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Germinating-seeds.htmla0b8875672f18b3b3fcf350f8a422f35A guide to the various aspects of germinating seeds. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:09:03 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Storing-dahlias.html2f35691544d2c767d2d5d4258de10789Advice on storing dahlias overwinter. (illustrated) Mon, 1 Dec 2008 10:21:47 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Propagating-dahlias.htmlb2f216e3b05404249f9fded73eea0047Propagating dahlias from cuttings is easy if you follow this illustrated guide. Mon, 1 Dec 2008 10:12:14 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Dahlia-tubers.htmlfc5e7ef45e7e7bfdca14b3c728f3a4a4An illustrated guide to propagating dahlia tubers by division. Mon, 1 Dec 2008 10:05:07 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Growing-dahlias.html5445dd249862d6bbb8b4293578ce1ed9A step by step guide to many aspects of growing dahlias Mon, 1 Dec 2008 10:00:43 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Cigar-plant.htmldee1d7f7f24b2ca2b725b3f4f685b42dGrowing advice and images of the Mexican cigar plant - cuphea ignea. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:59:28 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Growing-canna.htmla9c10f0d78f8a4644e919af756d10382Growing canna from seeds or rhizomes is easy when you know how. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:00:09 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Tropical-garden-picture-4.html56b0f897d514d663b64fedf40da45666Tropical garden picture featuring red and green tropical foliage. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:51:50 -0400