This beautiful trend has gained widespread attention, and for good reason. Everyone desires a space to relax and unwind, and creating an oasis at home is the perfect solution! It can be as simple as incorporating elements from your favorite relaxation spots and bringing a touch of the tropics into your home.
Recreating that resort experience at home is easy with our stunning selection of tropical plants. From bougainvillea to the Majesty Palm, the unique leaves and vibrant blooms make it simple to replicate the look of your favorite getaway.
THE ELEMENTS TO EASILY CREATE YOUR PRIVATE GETAWAY
THINK BRIGHT
Warm colors such as fuchsia, red, orange, and brilliant yellow are often linked to the tropics. When designing your tropical "getaway," incorporate these vibrant hues throughout the space. Add tropical blooms, bright cushions, umbrellas, and patio accessories to showcase bursts of color and enhance the tropical feel.
THE SPACE
Patios or small courtyards are ideal for this trend, as these areas are typically used for intimate gatherings and relaxation. When selecting furniture, light neutral tones and natural materials like wicker, rattan, and wood complement this setting beautifully. Hammocks or lounge chairs are excellent additions, offering a comfortable spot for your afternoon siesta.
GATHER THE TROOPS
The tropics are known for their lush greenery, so don’t just stop at one plant! Group several plants in a range of sizes, leaf textures and blooms. Make sure to choose plants in a variety of heights to provide a natural layered effect. Now close your eyes and imagine the sound of gentle lapping waves and the light scent of salt wafting in the air.
MAKE THEM PORTABLE
Keeping your plants in containers will make it easier to transport inside, outside, or add a quick pop-up tropical garden in another area on your property. Pots offer another opportunity to be creative, so have fun exploring the different colours and patterns to create a space that is uniquely your own.
Here are a few of our favorite exotic plants to choose from:
MANDEVILLA
Known for its cheerful pink blooms, the Mandevilla vine is a stunning addition to any outdoor space. This plant thrives in indirect sunlight, making it an ideal plant for patios and sheltered areas in your yard. At its peak, this vine is full of beautiful blooms with delicate green tendrils trailing behind it.
BOUGAINVILLEA
The bright pop of colours on this gorgeous tropical will immediately transport you to your favourite island. This versatile plant can be enjoyed as a vine, as part of a plant grouping, or as a centre piece in a large container. It can even be trained as a bonsai for those that have experience in this pruning technique. The paper-like flowers come in a range of colours including fuchsia, white, yellow, and orange, and do best in full sun (at least 6 hours a day), especially if you’re looking for a lot of blooms.
MAJESTY PALMS
Nothing says the tropics more than a stunning palm tree, and the Majesty palm will instantly provide height to your outdoor tropical garden. This slow growing tree can grow up to 10 feet in captivity. Known for its long arching foliage, with feather like leaves, the Majesty Palm prefers indirect sunlight and will even do well in shade.
FULL SUN ALTERNATIVE
DATE PALM OR CHINESE FAN PALM
KIMBERLY QUEEN FERNS
Native to Australia, this bright green fern is known for its graceful and compact leaves. This clean air plant is sometimes called the Sword fern because of its upright growth pattern. The exotic feathery leaves make it the perfect container plant for those shaded corners on either a deck or patio, or plant it in the garden for an infusion of the tropics throughout your property.
FULL SUN ALTERNATIVE
OSTRICH FERN
HIBISCUS
If you’re dreaming of the tropics, then hibiscus is the plant that will instantly transport you there. The distinctive large blooms of this tropical will add an exotic touch to every property. Available as a standard tree or in bush, the hibiscus is stunning on its own or as a brightly coloured addition to your tropical grouping.
SHADE ALTERNATIVE
BROMELIADS
