Exotic plants

We certainly can! All Green can deliver any number of exotic plants to homes and businesses around Melbourne in just a few business days. We determine delivery fees based on your proximity to our centre, including our exotic plant nursery, at Hoppers Crossing.

If you have any questions about the delivery process or would like to place an order, get in touch with the team at All Green. Our customer service department would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Creating your tropical paradise is as easy. First, you need to create a tropical microclimate in your bare backyard. You can do that by following these steps:

1. Set your soil. It needs to be nutrient-rich and well-draining.
2. Consider layering. Before you plant, you need to remember that tropical plants grow close together for protection.
3. Start with a shield. Hardier, wind-tolerant palms will protect delicate tropical plants below.
4. Retain heat. Stone walls and bricks are excellent insulators against the cold and wind.
5. Select for style. Once your microclimate is functioning, you can plant an array of lush green foliage punctuated by vibrant flowers.

If you are looking for inspiration, visit our Hoppers Crossing location. Our expert landscapers are hard at work bringing similar gardens to life in our Landscape Avenue section.

With a bit of care and attention, many exotic plants will thrive in Melbourne's unique soil content and climate. At All Green, we stock many popular varieties of tropical plants. Here are some of our favourites:

• Cycad: These fascinating, prehistoric plants are accustomed to dry, arid climates, meaning that they use water sparingly. If you're looking to create a hardy, but environmentally-sustainable garden, cycads are a great starting point.
• Frangipani: These stunning tropical plants originally hail from the Caribbean and Central America, but are right at home in Australian gardens. Create an iconic tropical experience with a range of colours, from whites and yellows, to vibrant pinks and oranges.
• Bougainvillea: Native to eastern South America, these stunning climbers favour partial sun, but will recover nicely from frost in winter. Create a gorgeous, bright garden with a range of beautiful tropical colours including yellows, pinks, and oranges.

Tropical plants prefer soil that is high in organic matter - exactly like they would be treated to in the rainforest. Many tropical plants will grow in normal garden soil in Australia. But to get it right the first time, it's best to introduce your tropical plants into a soil environment that is loose, fertile, and slightly acidic. Tropical soil should also be loosely packed to allowed the free flow of air and water.

If you want to know more about how to improve your garden soil before introducing tropical plants, get in touch with All Green. Our on-site horticulturists at Hoppers Crossing would be happy to help.

Some tropical plants love full sun, and some don't. Tall tropical plants and trees that grow towards the sky are usual pretty keen on getting sunlight. Other tropical plants that grow closer to the ground are usually more in favour of shade and dappled sun.

If you are growing a tropical garden, be sure to compose it with this in mind. Plant your taller plants at the back so that they get plenty of sun. Beneath this canopy, you can plant the more sun intolerant plants.