5 Plants from the Caribbean
The tropical Caribbean region is home to so many gorgeous plants. Many of them make great houseplants for anyone who wants to bring the tropics into their home.
How to Grow Tropical Plants Indoors
Tropical houseplant care is all about recreating their natural environmental conditions. You can’t create a tropical rainforest, but you can take steps to ensure these plants thrive inside your home. For instance, many Caribbean indoor plants will need more humidity than a home in winter generally has. Place a humidifier near the plants or place them on a tray of rocks and add water to it. Watering can be a little tricky. Most Caribbean plants like soil that stays moist but not soggy. Lantana is an exception. Let its soil dry out between watering. Lantana appreciates a full sun window, while the other tropical plants do best in indirect light. Some of these, like peperomia, grow well in terrariums that stay warm and moist. All of your tropical plants will benefit from going outdoors in summer. Let them get fresh air, natural light, and rainfall then bring them back in for winter.
