The Garden Center Group welcomed its largest group ever of garden retailers as judges for its Cool Product Awards selections at the 2022 Tropical Plant International Expo.

Although the shadow of the pandemic still hung over the show, it was nice to see the interactions on the show floor.

Julian Duval worked as the garden’s first Executive Director and was known for his fascination with floras and faunas of the U.S., Dominican Republic, and Guatemala.

Dr. Allan Armitage picks out a handful of favorite plants with a tropical punch.

Getting into the tropicals biz outside of Florida may seem intimidating, but it can also be a little more exciting with some of the new starter material options available.

The GrowIt! 2020 Houseplant Report is designed to help the green industry keep up with rising consumer demand for houseplants.

Check out some of the hottest trends and products from the Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE).

The Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) featured an assortment of new foliage and tropical plants that will soon be available to retailers.

While houseplants are trendy overall, especially tropicals, there are some strong sub-trends you can capitalize on.

Add a bit of the tropics to your product mix with new foliage and tropical plant varieties that offer bold colors and distinct patterns.

The latest Millennial obsession with houseplants goes beyond a desire to grow something. It’s a lifestyle choice they’re making for the mind, body, and soul.

The Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition (TPIE) was the place to be Jan. 18-20 to catch a peek at some of the new plant introductions making their first appearance on the market.

Tropical and foliage plants can offer extra paybacks to your customers in terms of health-promoting benefits such as filtering the air, reducing stress, and absorbing noise. Consider these new varieties, hitting the retail market in 2017, for your product mix.