Coolexotics.com
Resource for growing exotic and tropical looking plants in many kinds of climates. The site offers descriptions of many plants, discussion groups, and links to other resources.
Garden at Symdock: Bromeliads
Australian home nursery presents information and photos of a range of bromeliad species, as well as links to other bromeliad resources.
PalmsNorth
A cold hardy palm and subtropical forum discussing topics from winter protection to growing techniques. Includes seed exchange and photo gallery.
Banana Swap
UK banana-growing enthusiast offers to swap seeds with others in Europe. Photos of seed and an encyclopedia entry for Musa ingens, the primary seed type offered for swap.
Bugenvila
Croatian gardener offers information about cultivating bougainvilleas. Features a gallery of various cultivars, as well as a selection of other tropical plant species. Site available in English and Croatian.
Central Coast NSW Bromeliad Society
Australian society for bromeliad enthusiasts provides information on membership, yearly show and contest, bromeliads as patio plants, and photos from members' gardens.
Claines Canna Collection
Features large collection of tropical canna lilies, both species and cultivars. Photos and general information.
The Cloudforest Gardener
Offers two forums for amateur growers, one for discussing rare and tropical fruit, the other for growing palms and subtropicals in the US Pacific Northwest.
Farmers Bookshelf
Information system of tropical and other crops in Hawaii.
Cycad International
Cycad growers and exporters, offering extensive information on the various genuses with images, as well as landscaping suggestions.
Epiphytic Plant Research and Information Center
Information about the foundation, free newsletter and other resources, and an extensive photo gallery.
Heliconia Society International
Aims to increase the enjoyment and understanding of heliconias and related plants, including bananas, gingers, and cannas. Information about membership and events, sample newsletters, and botanical information.
Hunter District Bromeliad Society
Society in Australia concentrating on the cultivation and propagation of bromeliads in the garden. Contains articles on bromeliad culture, information about membership and events, and photos from members' gardens.
Tropical Plants Library Online
Detailed tropical plant photographs, information and care instructions.
N8ture.com: Ginger
Informational page about this perennial tropical herb, providing history, cultivation and propagation notes, and culinary and medicinal uses.
Phoenix Tropicals
Growing tropical plants in the Arizona desert: tips, photos, cultural information, and personal comments for several categories of tropicals.
Plantcare
Provides free information on caring for indoor tropical house plants. Also includes a weekly e-zine featuring a plant care tip of the week.
The Plumeria Guy
Photos of plumerias growing at a home/nursery in Southern California.
Rare Gingers
Home gardener's website with photos of ornamental tropical gingers and bananas, along with some other plants growing in his Louisiana garden. Links to ginger-related events and informational websites.
Tropicalesque.com
Information for those interested in creating a tropical-looking garden in colder climates. Listing with photos and descriptions of plants, including palms, bamboos, and bananas.
Tropical Topic Plants Forum
Set of forums focused on growing and cultivating tropicals. Includes plant and seed exchange boards.
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