If you’re anything like me, your home is a lush sanctuary filled with vibrant, exotic greenery. There’s something magical about bringing a piece of the tropics indoors, isn’t there? I’ve spent years collecting unique tropical plants that you won’t find in your average garden center. Each one tells a story, and caring for them feels like nurturing a living treasure. Today, I want to share everything I’ve learned about giving these beauties the love and attention they deserve.

Hoyas are fascinating, easy to grow tropical plants with an incredible variety of shapes, colors, and scents!

If you’re anything like me, the thrill of finding that one-of-a-kind tropical plant is unbeatable. There’s something magical about...

Growing Plants in LECA: How, Why, When? (And Maybe Why Not?) "Should I change all my plants over to LECA?" "What the heck is LECA, anyway?" "What's that stuff that looks like Cocoa Puffs people grow...

A straightforward, easy-to-follow guide to watering your tropical plants

How to understand and evaluate the quality and value you'll find from various kinds of plant retailers We've been growing and selling...

Become an Expert on...Begonias!

There is an old French saying, vive le différence ("long live the difference!") We might also say, "variety is the spice of life." ...

From childhood curiosity to lifelong obsession, Carnivorous Plants provide endless fascination, variety, and maybe a little pest control...

Specialty Tropicals is founded on three pillars: Family, Faith, and Love. Steve Hawkins has been a "plant-nerd" by anyone's definition...

Without a doubt, Aroids (Aglaonema, Anthurium, Dieffenbachia, Epipremnum, Monstera, Philodendron, Syngonium, Thaumatophyllum and many...

Soil...dirt...compost...humus...potting medium--any way you say it, the stuff plants grow in doesn't really sound exciting (well, to most...

Even a hobby as bucolic as gardening isn't immune to trends of fashion, and the nursery industry is responsive to what customers want...

One of the questions just about everyone who visits our nursery asks me (Steve) is, "How did you get started in all of this?" Truth is,...

Among the most popular categories of plants among collectors are Aroids (that's the family that includes things like Philodendrons--both...

Plants are great for us: they provide joy, stress-relief, and clean the air in our homes. Many of us who loves plants also love our...

Tolumnia Jarek Firm 'Big Bang' (Click to view Availability & Pricing) I've often surprised "brown-thumb" friends when they ask for advice...

As we celebrate Independence Day, it is hot and muggy here in the Carolinas. Our plants are loving the weather; our staff, not so much!...

This week, we're adding lots of new one-off and small batch Nepenthes (Tropical Pitcher Plants) to our site, as well as Hibiscus, some...

We're plant people! Steve has been passionate about tropical plants since he was a little boy. What are your interests? Would love to...