Rainforest Plants: What Your Garden Was Missing

Who hasn't been engaged by the beauty of rainforest plants. Whenever we visit a tropical paradise, all we think about is getting one of those specimens and plant it in our beautiful Florida southern gardening. Not only do rainforest plants make sense in southern gardening, but they can also be implemented in any type of gardening landscape.

Rainforest plants are probably the strongest plants of all, as a result of the many harsh climatic conditions they need to overcome. Their leaves are designed to support both long rain episodes, so branches don't get over watered and heavy sun exposure. Since many rainforest plants are trees, small plants have evolved to get the essential nutrients and light.

All of these conditions make rainforest plants a perfect tenant for your home gardening landscape. They grow naturally in rainy, warm climates, but can be successfully cultivated indoors. Due to their 'dramatic' background, rainforest plants are particularly good at regenerating and filtering air.

Some of the most popular rainforest plants that can be brought into your southern gardening activities or any gardening landscape for that matter are:

Bamboo: Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant in the world, which can be found in Asia, Northern Australia or from the Southern United States to Chile and Argentina. They act as a natural fence due to their strong presence. You can also find ornamental bamboos that are more suitable for humble home gardens.

Bougainvillea: Native to the Amazon region in South America, its colorful flowers gives a tropical image to any southern gardening. Bougainvilleas do well with water, however, that water needs to be drained quickly since swampy conditions affect them. They can reach thirty feet of height, but for an outstanding gardening landscape, they are better kept cut and clean.

Heliconia Rostrata: Heliconia Rostrata or Lobster Claw is a highly popular, fast-growing plant. Considered one of the tropical beauties and a must on all gardening landscapes, Lobster Claw require some space since the stalks can reach 7 feet, but they don't take much width. With partial sun light requirements and regular moisture, these South American natives grow their best colorful flowers during summer.

Synsepalum Dulcificum: One of the many species in the Sapotaceae family, the 'Miracle Fruit', as colloquially known by many, is an African bush that produces a marvelous fruit and looks great on any southern gardening. The deep green foliage is at its best in partial shade and tropical-like weathers like Florida. Nonetheless, it can also be grown inside many other climates, if properly planted and taken care of in a container.