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.

Tropical Plants with Orange Flowers

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.

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

California Poppy

Benefits
  • Can treat respiratory conditions including bronchitis, common cold, and coughs
  • Boosts your immune system
Uses
  • Used for decorative purposes
  • Used for air purification
Distinguishing characteristics
  • Produces orange flowers during summer
  • Flowers are four inches in diameter
  • Can reach 12 to 15 inches in height
Care
  • Loves growing on rocky and sandy soils
  • Grows well without nutrient supplementation
  • Should be exposed to at least six hours of direct sunlight daily

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 

Strelitzia regiae

Benefits
  • Effective in the treatment of inflamed glands
  • Treats sexually transmitted diseases
  • In African countries, its seeds speed up milk souring
Uses
  • Used for decorative purposes
  • Used for air purification
Distinguishing characteristics
  • Produces gorgeous orange tropical flowers during spring and summer
  • Each orange flower sprouts independently from the spathe
  • Reaches five to six inches in height
Care
  • Needs a rich and well-drained potting mix or compost
  • Needs bright, direct light but, should be filtered in during hot midday to curb leaf burn especially, to tender plants
  • Required temperatures around the plant are around 60 degrees Fahrenheit

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

Canna Lily

Benefits
  • Treats menstrual pains and diarrhea
  • Roots can treat gonorrhea and amenorrhea, whereas the flowers are used for malaria eradication
  • Rhizomes are edible and they contain 70 percent carbohydrate, 22 percent protein, and 1 percent fiber
Uses
  • Used as border plants and are exceptional in group plantings
  • Used for air purification
Distinguishing characteristics
  • Its leaves grow between one to two meters in height
  • The leaves are 9 to 24 inches long and 9 to 12 inches wide
  • Foliage color can be green, maroon, or bronze in a solid or variegated form
Care
  • Thrives in full sun
  • Grows best in rich, moist soil that is slightly acidic or neutral
  • Water consistently to keep the soil slightly moist but avoid soggy conditions

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

Crown Imperial

Benefits
  • Is a cardiac poison due to its toxicity
  • Increases breast milk production
Uses
  • Used for interior and outdoor decoration
  • Can purify the air
Distinguishing characteristics
  • Produces orange, yellow, and red flowers
  • Each orange flower sprouts independently from the spathe
  • Grows up to three feet in height and 12 feet in width
Care
  • Needs sandy and well-drained soils
  • Prefers exposure to full sun for six to eight hours
  • Irrigate only in spring when the plant is actively growing

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

Chinese Lantern

Benefits
  • Produces edible fruits that are rich in vitamin C
  • Reduces depression and fatigue, and deals with internal bleeding issues
Uses
  • Used as an ornamental plant
  • Can detoxify the air
Distinguish characteristics
  • Produces unique orange flowers that appear to be dangling from the plant
  • It grows up to 30 Inches tall and spreads about two to three feet in width
  • Produces medium green leaves that are alternate
Care
  • Loves exposure to full sun but can also do well in partly shaded places
  • Grows well in soil that has meager nutrient composition and well-draining properties
  • Water only when the first two inches of the soil are dried up completely to avoid overwatering

 

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

Mexican Sunflower

Benefits
  • Used as poultry feed
  • Seeds produce fuel
Uses
  • Used for interior and outdoor decoration
  • Prevents soil erosion due to its vast root network
  • Used for ornamental purposes
Distinguish characteristics
  • It produces orange, red, or yellow flowers
  • Reaches three to eight feet in height
Care
  • Thrives in acidic sandy soils that are well-draining but it hates wet soils
  • Grows and blooms effectively in full sun
  • It enjoys hot conditions even if the temperatures reach triple digits

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

Butterfly Weed

Benefits
  • Used to treat arthritis, bruised, cuts, and eczema
  • Treats snakebites, hemorrhage, ulcers, sores, and wounds
Uses
  • Used for decoration
  • Its leaves trap toxins and fine dust particles
Distinguish characteristics
  • Has silky-tailed seeds that grow in pods
  • Produces orange and yellow flowers that bloom in summer
  • Grows between one to two feet tall and 12 to 18 inches wide when mature
Care
  • Flourishes when grown in sand and gravel, with pH ranging between 6.0 to 7.0
  • Enjoys full sun
  • No fertilizer supplementation is needed

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

Trumpet Vine

Benefits
  • Used to treat arthritis, headaches, infections, and rheumatism
  • Works as an anti-inflammatory agent
Uses
  • Used as cover for arbors, fences, walls, and pillars
  • Produces a cigar-like decorative fruit 
Distinguish characteristics
  • Mature plants have 15-inch-long dark green leaves
  • Produces trumpet-shaped flowers that can be orange, red, or yellow
  • It is fast-growing and a mature plant reaches extends up to 40 feet
Care
  • Flourishes when grown in sand and gravel, with pH ranging between 6.0 to 7.0
  • Enjoys the full sun
  • Apply one inch of water weekly to the soil during the first year

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.

Conclusion

The bulbiferum var also termed Lilium bulbiferum var is part of the amazing species that you can include in your basket of tropical flowering plants.

Let us revisit some major highlights of this guide:

  • Different tropical plants’ care requirements and appearance are not the same, and you should carefully choose the one that suits your needs.
  • When living in hot climates, there are some resilient varieties that you can get.
  • For ground and wall cover, some plants can give out the best due to their epiphytic nature.

Flowering plants uniquely enlighten your places and are the way to go if you are looking for something that gives your home a new vibe. Choose the one that suits your wants and create a tropical mood!

References

  • https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/327415/alkekengi-officinarum/details
  • https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/campsis-radicans/
  • https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/butterfly-weed
  • https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b713
  • https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378874115300805
  • https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/strelitzia-reginae/
  • https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/eschscholzia_californica.shtml
  • https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/papaver-orientale/
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