Where to Find Plants for Your Exotic Garden

There are many beautiful exotic plants. Sometimes it is not easy to get your hands on these plants. Many people want to grow these plants and have them to show off in their garden or yard. Exotic seeds and plants may be very hard to locate, depending on where you are located. But if you know the right locations, or people, you can have your hands on seeds and plants. You will then be able to grow your own exotic plants.

• Check local nurseries in your area. Many locations sell exotic seeds and plants. If you do not find what you are looking to purchase, check online reputable nursery dealers. Many of these dealers specialize in supplying hard to find exotic plants and seeds. If you are lucky, you may find a location in your area online. This cuts the time on having to wait for your seeds to arrive through the mail.


• Ask your friends or neighbors if you can collect seeds, or pieces of a plant from them. If your neighbor does not want your garden to look exactly like theirs, you may have a hard time getting a piece of the plant from them. Propagating a plant is when you take a piece of a plant from the mother plant to grow your own. Depending on their breed most plants will grow during specific times of the year. Make sure you collect information about the different type of plants you wish to grow. The right information will help you maintain your plants and keep them healthy.


• Collect seeds from local plants in your area. This is if you live in an area where exotic plants grow. You can go around and find areas that have exotic plants growing and collect seeds. Individuals living in such areas such as Hawaii may be required to obtain a seed collecting permit. Make sure you contact the Department of Land and Natural Resources to make sure. Collected seeds may be dried and kept in a ventilated box. Make sure they are stored in a cool and dark place until you plant them.