Advice on tropical plants in Houston, TX area?
We just bought a house and in the front is a HUGE palm tree; unfortunately it shades the whole front yard to where I have to consider that there is no sunlight for plants. We’d like to keep the tropical theme going? Know of any plants that can withstand the Houston climate, grow with VERY little sunlight? Names and pictures of plants would be EXTREMELY helpful!
1. The many different types and looks of hostas. Stick to these and you can’t go wrong. Check out this link:
http://www.google.com/search?q=hosta+photos&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-Address&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7
2. Caladiums grow in the shade and come in many different colors:
http://www.caladiums.com
3. Impatiens in front of variegated ginger picture:
http://mgonline.com/imps01.jpg
All hostas fit the bill. You might want to check out
http://www.aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu.
http://springhillnursery.com
It may be a little late but impatiens do well in shade as do Japanese red maple trees.
Or you can google “shade tolerant plants”. Never know what you’ll get there, but might be interesting to find out.
Also don’t hesitate to contact your County Extension Agent. He can put you in touch with the Harris County Master Gardeners. They are very active and very knowledgeable.
Good luck.
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