Questions about plants that are native to / endemic in tropical countries, or about tropical environments, whether naturally or artificially (greenhouse).
Questions tagged [tropical]
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What are some of the best fast-growing trees for both shade and fruit/nuts?
I want to grow a bunch of trees in my garden for shade. Which trees will grow fast and are also useful for fruits or nuts?. By the way, I am in South India - Chennai (Madras)
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can anyone help identify this?
Hi, I grew this beauty from a black pod like seed that drifts often onto our Beach here in Mayaro, trinidad. The leaves grew slowly, and the pod size ranges, but could be as big as an adult fist, or as small as a childs fist, with the growth shoot…
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Plant identification - starfish shape flowers
Living condition:
tropics with 25 - 35 degrees celsius
very high humidity
Any suggestions? I have tried googling like mad and the nearest I have got is Pentas... Which I don't think it is.
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Plant identification - similar to ZZ plant, waxy leaves with round fruit
Their living condition are bright sun from 8am to 6pm daily, tropical rainfall, 26C to 35C temperature.
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Which of these Air & Pollution cleaning plants best fit a window/ balcony in Mumbai Weather?
Most of the previous threads around such plants are centered/ biased around western nations, so finding ones that fit this Asian/ Indian city is different and key.
Also, it would help apply to lots of people in polluted Asian cities.
Which of…
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What is this succulent with flat hairy leaves?
This succulent is about 1.5 feet tall. The leaves are flat with a white hairy type substance.
What is it called?
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Is it really beneficial to put papaya seeds in the sun for a few minutes before planting?
My friend tells me I should place papaya seeds in direct sunlight for about 20 minutes just before putting them into the soil. She says this will be beneficial to germination, among other things.
Is there any truth to this, or is it just a myth?
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Can anyone identify this orchid?
Can anyone identify this orchid? I found it growing in a mango tree. I am on the Tropical island of Trinidad in the West Indies, so Tropical rain-forest similar to the Amazon. My mother may have bought it and the birds distributed it, so I do not…
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What causes papaya leaves to curl up into weird shapes?
One of my papaya trees has contracted this strange condition where the leaves are curling up into weird shapes.
I have many papaya trees, and this is the only one that is like this. I have watered this (and the other trees) with plenty of water.…
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What is this tree with blue and white flowers and long strap-like leaves?
While I was walking, I found this tree with amazing blue and white flowers and am really curious to know its name. It also has long strap-like leaves.
What is its name?
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What should I do to papaya seeds prior to planting?
I get my papaya seeds straight out of fruits.
Usually, each seed has this slimy, transparent membrane around it. Should I remove that before planting them? And, whether yes or no, why?
I've heard that I need to dry the seeds before planting them.…
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Growing temperate and some tropical plants in an indoor 'winter garden' in Ireland
I am in the lucky position of building my own house in Southern Ireland and have have a 'winter garden' room which will have three tall walls of glazing with one side facing south. The roof is very high so a lot of light will be let in.
I plan on…
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Potted poinciana leaves turning yellow
I have some poincianas in pots that I started from seeds back in early July. In the summer, I kept them outdoors on the balcony and they mostly did quite fine, although later in August, some of the leaves on the lower branches would turn yellow with…
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Can anyone identify this infection with my Mango Tree?
The blisters seem to be spreading only to the older (darker, interior) leaves, and the sap is dripping out of the blisters (literally raining down)
What is this?
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Are bird's nest ferns deeply rooted?
We have a nice good-size bird's nest fern in the garden, inherited from the previous occupants. The problem is that there is a lime tree growing in the middle of the fern, and both the lime tree and the fern are too close to the other plants around…
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