Tropical plants grow in areas that have hot and humid climate. Such plants are used for decoration and adornment of the garden, patios, and also indoor. Tropical plants are very popular because of their large foliage and their outstanding presence. With just a few pots and creativity, it is possible to give a forest look, with the generous greenery of the tropical plants. Elephant ears, bananas, caladiums, and other foliage plants are all tropical plants that are very popular.

Research seems to prove that they possess characteristics and genes that are unique. Unfortunately this genetic bank has not been exploited enough, to get the benefits of cultivation of tropical plant varieties that are available. It is seen that the loss of plant variety is brought about by, genetic erosion and reduction of the genetic basis of various species.

Elephant ears a favorite tropical plant, is planted in many gardens. They are mostly from the Genus Alocasia, and have large heart-shaped leaves, and have originated from the Asian tropics. There are new varieties that have been recently developed, which have black leaf surfaces with white veins. The leaves are very broad and have a span of 30 inches or more.

Bananas are of great importance in the tropics. They are used for various purposes as vegetables, fruits, and in the tropical region, their big leaves are used traditionally as plates. There are many varieties grown today for their ornamental value. The banana plants grown outdoors, as annuals attain a height of almost 9 feet in a season. There are also dwarf varieties that are specially cultivated. These plants however require frequent watering. They also need to be sheltered from heavy winds as the stems are not strong enough to withstand it.

Tropical plants are of numerous types and possess varied qualities. They are known to grow best in tropical climes and in regions that has warm temperatures.

However, these plants are also grown in green houses in places with colder climates.