Tropical Patio Plants

Palms

• Areca palms grow to a height of 20 feet. They are one of the most commonly grown tropical patio plants. They require fertile, well-draining soil and copious amounts of water. They turn a golden yellow in full sun.

  Bottle palms grow to a height of 8 feet. These sun-loving patio plants require moderate amounts of water and a well-draining soil. They produce white flowers that turn into clusters of round, black fruits.

  Lady palms produce dark green fronds and grow to a height of 14 feet. These slow-growing tropicals are tolerant of both drought and shade.

  Manila palms are fast-growing palms that can grow to a height of 24 feet. They prefer full sun but tolerate moderate shade.

Tropical Vines

• Pandorea is a sun-loving tropical patio plant that readily climbs along a trellis. It produces lightly scented, trumpet-shaped flowers that range in color from white to deep pink.

  Pink trumpet vine grows to 20 feet. It is a drought-tolerant, sun-loving plant that produces pink flowers.

  Orange trumpet vine grows to 30 feet. It is grows quickly and performs well in full sun to light shade. Its pendulous orange flowers bloom from late summer through fall.

  Passionflower vine grows to 15 feet. It is a sun-loving plant that requires a well-draining soil and a strong support system. Its flowers are blue, pink or red.

Woody Plants

• Hilo holly grows to 6 feet tall. It is slow growing and requires light shade. It produces glossy, dark green leaves and red berries. All parts of this drought tolerant plant are poisonous.

  Desert rose grows to 6 feet. While it prefers full sun, desert rose can tolerate light shade. It requires a loamy, well-draining soil. Its pink, red and white flowers appear along its branches.

  Caricature plants grow to 8 feet. They have variegated leaves in a variety of colors such as bronze, gray-green, green, pink and yellow. They perform well in the sun and in the shade. They can tolerate severe pruning to keep them at a manageable size.

  Fire spikes can grow to a height of 3 feet, depending on variety. They have large leaves and brilliant red to reddish-orange flowers. They perform well in full sun to light shade. This drought-tolerant patio plant responds well to harsh pruning.