Perfect for: Small gardens, patios, poolside, containers, or bright indoor spaces. Compact, elegant, and festive with bright red winter berries.

Key Features Height: 10–20 ft (3–6 m) tall, slow-growing after initial establishment Trunk: Slim, smooth gray with ringed scars Fronds: Graceful, arching, bright green, 4–5 ft long Flowers: Creamy clusters in summer Fruit: Green berries ripen to brilliant red in winter – the “Christmas” look

Growing Requirements Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Moderate; keep soil moist but well-drained (never soggy) Soil: Adapts to most types; best in rich, well-draining soil

Maintenance: Very low – self-cleaning (drops old fronds), excellent in pots or indoors with bright light Ideal low-care palm that stays manageable and delivers year-round beauty plus seasonal holiday color.

Perfect for: Tropical gardens, colorful accents, containers, patios, or bright indoor spaces. Brings bold, year-round foliage color and Polynesian good-luck charm vibes.

Key Features Height: 3–10 ft (1–3 m) tall; easily kept shorter by pruning Stems: Slender, cane-like, often woody with age Leaves: Long (1–2 ft), glossy, lance-shaped in stunning reds, pinks, purples, bronzes, greens, or variegated patterns Flowers: Small lavender/white spikes (occasional, mostly on mature plants) Fruit: Rare small red berries

Growing Requirements Light: Bright indirect to partial shade; some morning sun enhances color (avoid intense afternoon sun in very hot areas) Water: Keep evenly moist but well-drained; tolerates short dry spells once established Soil: Rich, well-draining potting or garden soil Temperature:

Maintenance: Very low – prune to control height or rejuvenate; excellent houseplant or container plant

Vibrant, easy-care tropical foliage that delivers nonstop color and Polynesian flair with almost zero fuss.

Perfect for: Moist garden beds, pond edges, rain gardens, containers, or bright indoor spots. Delivers dramatic, fragrant white “spider-like” blooms with a tropical flair.

Key Features Height: 18–36 in (45–90 cm) tall, depending on variety Bulbs: Large, perennial bulbs that multiply over time Leaves: Strappy, glossy, dark green (semi-evergreen to deciduous) Flowers: Large, exotic white blooms with long, curling petals and a central cup; intensely fragrant; summer to fall Bloom style: “Magical” – foliage often dies back before flowers appear on leafless stalks

Growing Requirements Light: Full sun to partial shade (best bloom in brighter light Water: Likes consistently moist to wet soil; thrives in boggy areas or near water Soil: Rich, humus-heavy, well-draining yet moisture-retentive Temperature: USDA Zones 8–11 (some varieties hardy to Zone 7 with mulch); lift bulbs in colder areas with hard frost

Maintenance Low – plant bulbs neck-deep, divide clumps every few years, water regularly in pots; excellent cut flower

Stunning, low-fuss tropical beauty that surprises with fragrant, spider-like flowers when you least expect them.

Perfect for: Tropical landscapes, poolside accents, large containers, patios, or bright indoor spaces. Iconic crane-like flowers and bold, banana-like foliage.

Key Features Height: 4–6 ft (1.2–2 m) tall and wide Leaves: Large, paddle-shaped, glossy blue-green on long stalks Flowers: Striking orange-and-blue “bird head” blooms on tall stalks; year-round in warm climates, mostly spring–fall elsewhere Bloom style: Long-lasting, excellent cut flowers

Growing Requirements Light: Full sun to bright partial shade (more sun = more flowers) Water: Keep evenly moist during growth/bloom; slightly drier in winter Soil: Rich, well-draining; tolerates average soils Temperature: USDA Zones 9–11; protect or move indoors below 50°F (10°C)

Maintenance Low to moderate – remove old leaves and spent blooms; divide overcrowded clumps every 4–5 years; great in pots

Dramatic, long-lived tropical showstopper that brings exotic “wow” factor with minimal care.

Perfect for: Sunny patios, poolside, hedges, containers, or bright indoor spaces. Nonstop huge, vibrant flowers in tropical colors all year in warm climates.

Key Features Height: 4–10 ft (1.2–3 m) tall and wide; easily pruned smaller Leaves: Glossy, dark green, oval Flowers: 4–8 in (10–20 cm) wide, single or double, in red, pink, orange, yellow, white, lavender, or bicolor; bloom nearly daily in warmth Growth: Fast-growing, evergreen in frost-free areas

Growing Requirements Light: Full sun (minimum 6 hours direct sun for best bloom) Water: Keep evenly moist but never soggy; hates drought when flowering Soil: Rich, well-draining; slightly acidic to neutral Temperature: USDA Zones 9–11; protect or bring indoors below 45°F (7°C)

Maintenance Moderate – prune in early spring to shape and encourage bushiness; watch for aphids/whitefly; fertilize regularly for nonstop blooms; excellent in pots

The ultimate tropical flower machine – massive, colorful blooms almost every day with just sun, water, and occasional feeding.

Perfect for: Gardens, entrances, lei flower supply, large pots, or near patios. Hawaii’s classic fragrant flower tree.

Key Features Height: 10–25 ft (3–8 m); easily kept shorter with pruning Leaves: Large, glossy, deciduous in cooler months Flowers: Intensely fragrant clusters in white, yellow, pink, red, rainbow; peak summer–fall but often year-round on Oahu/Kauai

Growing Requirements Light: Full sun Water: Very drought-tolerant once established; let dry between waterings Soil: Fast-draining (perfect for Hawaii’s volcanic soils) Temperature: Loves all Hawaiian zones; hardy even at sea level or upland

Maintenance Almost none – no pruning needed unless shaping; pest-resistant

Perfect for: Shade gardens, understory planting, containers, or low-light indoors. Hawaii’s top-selling cut flower.

Key Features Height: 12–24 in (30–60 cm) Leaves: Large, glossy, heart-shaped, dark green Flowers: Shiny red, pink, white, or green heart-shaped “flowers” (actually waxy spathes) with tail-like spadix; lasts 6–8 weeks as cut flower and months on plant

Growing Requirements Light: Bright shade or indirect light (perfect under trees or on lānais) Water: Keep evenly moist Soil: Chunky, well-draining orchid-type mix Temperature: Thrives in all Hawaiian climates

Maintenance Very low – occasional fertilizer, remove old leaves

Perfect for: Tough, coastal or inland hedges 3–8 ft tall, security barriers (has forked thorns), or sculpted formal edging.

Key Features Height: 3–8 ft (0.9–2.4 m); easily kept lower with trimming Leaves: Glossy, deep green, very dense Flowers: Fragrant white star-shaped blooms several times a year Fruit: Small red plum-like edible berries (birds love them) Growth: Extremely salt-, wind-, and heat-tolerant

Growing Requirements Light: Full sun (thrives in harsh coastal sun) Water: Very drought-tolerant once established; low water needs Soil: Any soil, even pure sand or rocky volcanic Temperature: All Hawaii zones – bulletproof

Maintenance Very low – shear 1–3 times a year; naturally thorned for security