Tropical plants have taken one coastal community by storm. Come on a walk with us to get ideas for your own porch, patio or garden

Go for high impact with the spectacular foliage, over-the-top florals or iconic profiles of these hand-picked tropical favorites

Tropical wallpapers, floral arrangements, tiles and more

Turn tree trunks and walls into lush canvases with plants adapted to the canopies of the rainforest

Delightfully deceptive, these plants combine a durable nature with a tropical look to add a touch of the exotic to cooler landscapes

Appeal to exotic good taste with fruit trees, palms and tropical look-alikes in your temperate-climate garden

Create a paradise escape with plants, rattan, and ocean-inspired decor

These standouts hold up in drought, heat and humidity — and their good looks hold up to scrutiny

Sword-shaped leaves make this fern a stunning accent — and you can even mount it on wood for a wall hanging

Sculptural, slightly tropical looking and a boon to wildlife, Spotted Joe Pye Weed is a gotta-have plant in many parts of the U.S.