Tropical plants grow vigorously over the long summer growing season, and it is not unusual for them to get larger than desired. Winters often take care of this issue by freezing back tropicals.

Josh Altidor, who is in his second year designing and planting all 58 beds in the 24-acre Public Garden, has introduced new ideas as well as new plants. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff ...

"Tinder for orangutans" hoped to boost successful breeding 00:31. An orangutan appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical plant— the latest example of how some animals attempt to ...

KALAHEO, Kauai — Plant prints from the mid-16th century are on display at the National Tropical Botanical Garden for the next few weeks in honor of Capt. James Cook’s first three Pacific ...

To protect the upper part of tropical plants growing in the ground, you must cover them. Using covers for protection Plastic, canvas or fabric all make suitable covers.