Buddha belly plant (Jatropha podagrica) is a succulent perennial herb native to tropical North and South America. Buddha belly plant is cultivated around the world as an ornamental species due to its unique appearance. This species produces a sticky sap which can be a skin irritant and the plant is toxic if ingested. It is, however, used to make dye, soap, biofuel, and fertilizer.

Chinese cymbidium (Cymbidium sinense) is a tropical orchid species native to southern China. Chinese cymbidium grows best in lowland humid forests in rich soils. This species is often grown as a houseplant in well-drained rich soil in pots.

Torch Ginger is a tropical perennial with stunning, unique flowers. It can grow up to 6 m tall. These unusual flowers will only grow when temperatures are over 50 degrees Fahrenheit. They need extra potassium to grow.

Screw pine (Pandanus tectorius) is a perennial tropical tree that is salt tolerant and grows in poor, salty or sandy soils. Screw pine is used to help stabilize soil conditions along coastal and beachfront properties. It also thrives in hot, windy areas and prefers full sun to semi-shade. Plants are dioecious with separate male and female plants. Male flowers are small, fragrant and short-lived. Female flowers are pineapple-like and are followed by fruit heads. Fruits are edible.

The Euphorbia milii is commonly known as the crown of thorns or Christ thorn, as it is believed to the plant associated with the crown of thorns that was worn by Christ. It needs to stay above 10 ℃ with full sun.

The starburst bush, Clerodendrum quadriloculare, or shooting star is a large bush that responds well to explosions of decadent flowers in the early spring. This bush grows quite large and spreads easily, making it somewhat invasive in warm climates. Although you can use this plant to create a hedge or privacy screen, it also responds well to pruning. To keep the bush in check, remove suckers or sprouts at the base frequently.

Yellow alder (Turnera ulmifolia) is a perennial wildflower often found growing along roadsides. It grows erect to 91 cm tall with dark green foliage and bright yellow flowers. Blooms repeatedly and is considered a weed by most. Grows in cultivated and disturbed sites.

Golden shrimp plant (Pachystachys lutea) is an evergreen perennial shrub that grows well in full sunlight. Its showy, bright yellow, overlapping flower bracts resemble a crustacean, which gives it its name. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds with its nectar.

Red hot cat's tail (Acalypha hispida) is an evergreen shrub that grows in tropical climates. Red hot cat's tail is named for the French word, Chenille, meaning caterpillar. This is due to its fuzzy red flowers that resemble a caterpillar. This plant grows best in full sunlight.

Matchstick plant (Aechmea gamosepala) is a plant species native and endemic to southern Brazil. Matchstick plant is a bromeliad. This species is often planted in landscaping and gardens. This plant was described in the famous historical botany text Flora Brasiliensis by German botanist Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius.

Flamingo flower (Anthurium andraeanum) is an ornamental perennial plant, famous for its pink or bright red heart-shaped flowers with very prominent pistils. Aside from its decorative attributes, flamingo flower is said to have excellent air-purifying properties.

The madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) is an evergreen subshrub or herbaceous plant. It has a long history of cultivation. Over the years, many cultivars have been developed, most commonly with the aim of incorporating new colors or making the plant more tolerant to cold.

Florist kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) originates from Madagascar and has been a popular houseplant since the 1930s. Unlike most other succulents that are grown for their interesting leaves, Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is valued for the colorful flowerheads it produces in autumn and winter. This is the reason it is commonly gifted during holidays, earning it another name - Christmas kalanchoe. It is toxic to pets.

Philippine ground orchid (Spathoglottis plicata) is a tropical plant that has naturalized in Florida Hawaii and throughout the Caribbean. It blooms from spring through summer with 8 to 27 flowers per plant. Blossoms are rich magenta with bright yellow and pink markings. It is self-pollinating and produces seed pods along with blossoms. Has been considered invasive in Hawaii especially in fragile habitats.

Black-eyed susan vine (Thunbergia alata) is a vine species native to southern Asia, Madagascar, and Africa. This plant is called black-eyed susan vine because its blossoms resemble the black-eyed Susan. Both plants have bright yellow petals and black centers. Black-eyed susan vine is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.