exotic, colorful plant with evergreen leaves resembles a bird's beak. It is an outdoor plant, provided the weather is not too cold. Otherwise, it is better to keep it in a pot indoors. It needs rich soil as well as full sun or partial shade. Another requirement for this plant is good drainage. Ferns Ferns are commonly used to give gardens a great foliage. Most ferns are easy to take care of. They basically cannot be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time. Moreover, their soil should always be moist. One way to keep ferns moist is by misting them. Papaya tree Papaya trees should be planted where they can be kept warm and free from wind and freeze. They need enough water to support their leaves, but it should not be excessive, which can lead to root rot. They also need a well-drained soil. Orchids Night temperatures between 12 and 18 degrees Celsius (55-65 Fahrenheit), and day temperatures between 23 and 26 degree Celsius (75-80 Fahrenheit) are fine temperatures for orchids. Orchids need sufficient amounts of light as well as humidity. However, there are many varieties of orchids and each of them features specific care needs. Maintenance A tropical garden is one of the most difficult gardens to build or maintain, it becomes more difficult the more your local climate differs from the natural habitat of your plants. The keys to a healthy tropical garden are plentiful light and water. The large leaves that feature in tropical plants require the soil to be humid at all times, so irrigation might be a must-have for some gardens. Over-watering causes the roots to rot, killing plants. A tropical plant that is not cold-hardy should be brought indoors during the winter and returned to the garden for the summer. Non-tropical climates Tropical plants that work well in non-tropical climates include; Acanthus mollis Canna Crocosmia, aka L Hedera algeriensis Paulownia tomentosa Trachycarpus Rhapidophyllum Jubaea Sabal minor Gallery Attractions Many attractions feature tropical gardens, including: Alma Park Zoo, Kuranda, Queensland, Australia Kuranda Scenic Railway, Dakabin, Queensland Colasanti's Tropical Gardens, Kingsville, Ontario, Canada Flor og Fjære, Stavanger, Norway Cedarvale Botanic Garden and Restaurant, Davis, Oklahoma, USA Reiman Gardens, Ames, Iowa See also List of garden types References Types of garden