8 Tropical Plants With Orange Flowers: Species to Consider

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Tropical plants with orange flowers are the new thing, and you can grow several of them to enlighten your places. Due to their different growth habits and upkeep needs, each one of them can do well in certain environmental conditions that suit their development pattern.

8 Tropical Plants With Orange Flowers: Species to Consider

In this case, you should be able to find the right plant for your home, regardless of the climate you are living in. If you are a tropical fanatic, read this article to get information on which orange flower plants to successfully grow in your particular climate.

Different Types of Tropical Plants With Orange Flowers

Tropical plants are known for the beauty that they bring into your home, but not all species perform well in indoor environments. Careful consideration should be taken when choosing an orange-flowered tropical plant that suits your conditions.

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Tropical flower plants have different conditions they like to be exposed to for them to flower, such as sunlight, temperature, humidity, fertilizing requirements, as well as pest resistance. 

Some of the orange tropical flowers names that might interest you include the flowering maple, Gerbera daisy or Gerbera jamesonii, Lantana camara, Calendula officinalis, red hot poker, Papaver orientale, Tropaeolum majus, Lilium bulbifem and Bulbine frutescens.

1. California Poppy

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Also known as Eschscholzia californica, this perennial evergreen plant enlightens your indoors with its vibrant green leaves and colorful flowers. This plant species is generally drought-tolerant and can grow well in climates that have sporadic rainfall patterns. 

If you are regularly unavailable for plant supervision, this tropical variety is the one for you as it can survive for an extended period without being watered. Additionally, this beautiful plant can grow without any nutrient supplementation making it ideal for cultivation in climates that have poor nutrition.

2. Strelitzia Regiae 

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This perennial plant is also termed “the bird of paradise” due to its orange petals that resemble a tropical bird. It originates from South Africa, and it performs best in warmer regions. Its 12 to 18 inches long upright leaves emerge directly from the growing medium because the plant has no stem. 

When grown as houseplants, you should position them in spots that are constantly warm and away from cold drafts.

3. Canna Lily

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This wonderful plant is commonly known as the arrowroot and it hails from the Cannaceae family. It originates from the Caribbean, West and East Africa, as well as South and Central America. This plant produces orange, yellow, red, and pink flowers that work well when combined with species like the Dianthus caryophyllus. 

The blooming period of the arrowroot is during summer and when underwatered, its massive leaves begin to crack. You can also check here some of the best companion plants for your Canna Lily.

4. Crown Imperial

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This tropical flower plant’s botanical name is Fritillaria imperialis and it’s native to West Asia and the Middle East, where it is mainly sought for its decorative qualities. Its blooms form a crown on the stalk and it can reach three feet high above the foliage. 

This tropical plant’s pendant bell-shaped flowers can be orange, red, and yellow. This plant species flower effectively from mid to late spring and become dormant in summer.

5. Chinese Lantern

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Also known as Physalis alkekengi, this plant produces white and orange flowers that are covered with a two-inch papery pod. This plant is a resilient or hardy perennial tropical that can be cultivated either on the ground or in pots. The clump-forming plant is native to Europe and Asia.

6. Mexican Sunflower

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This plant is also known as Tithonia rotundifolia and it has its origins in North and Central America. The beauty belongs to the Asteraceae family and gives out dozens of vibrant daisy-like blooms that are displayed throughout summer. This plant is ideal when you need something to change the appearance of your landscapes because it is a fast-grower.

7. Butterfly Weed

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Also termed the Asclepias tuberosa, this plant is a herbaceous perennial that is native to North America as well as the Eastern and Southeastern U.S. Being a slow-grower, it takes about three years for this tropical plant to start flowering. Unlike several other milkweed species, this plant has no caustic milky sap that oozes out when cut.

8. Trumpet Vine

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This plant’s botanical name is Campsis radicans and it is native to North America. Its 15-inch-long elliptical leaves have 12 serrated leaflets. They are so attractive that they capture the attention of hummingbirds and other pollen lovers. Just like a lion’s tail plant, which is better known as Leonotis leonurus, its gorgeous flowers are the main source of attraction. If you like flowers that look like trumpets check out our detailed list.

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