The Most Beautiful Tropical Plants with Red Flowers

Find out which tropical plants have the most beautiful red flowers. From hibiscus to bird of paradise, these plants will make your garden stand out.

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Hibiscus

Hibiscus is a tropical plant that produces beautiful red flowers. The flowers are most commonly seen in shades of red, but can also be found in pink, orange, and white. Hibiscus is native to tropical regions of the world, and is often planted in gardens for its beauty.

Ixora

Ixora is a genus of flowering plants in the coffee family, Rubiaceae. It is the only genus in the tribe Ixoreae. It consists of tropical evergreen trees and shrubs and holds around 550 species. Ixora is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, Madagascar, and certain Pacific Islands; many species have become naturalized in other warm regions.

The species variously grow as small trees or large shrubs up to 16 m (52 ft) tall, with smooth to flaky bark and deciduous leaves 6–22 cm (2–9 in) long. The flowers are produced in extensive inflorescences of small flowers borne on short leafy shoots; each inconspicuous flower has four petals fused at the base to form a tube. The fruits are small fleshy capsules containing numerous seeds.

Plumeria

Plumeria (common name Frangipani) is a genus of eleven species of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae. Most species are native to Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and South America, but two species, P. rubra and P. obtusa, are indigenous to other parts of the world. All species are commonly known as frangipani or plumeria.

Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea is a flowering machine! This tropical vine comes in a variety of colors including white, pink, purple, and red. It’s perfect for adding a splash of color to any garden or patio. Bougainvillea is also one of the hardest plants to kill, making it a great choice for beginner gardeners.

Mandevilla

The Mandevilla is a tropical plant with beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers. The petals are white with a deep red center, and the blooms can grow up to six inches in diameter. These stunning flowers are native to South America, but they can be grown in any warm climate. Mandevillas are hanging plants, so they are often used as trailing vines in gardens or potted plants. While most Mandevillas are red, you can also find varieties with pink or white flowers.

Red Ginger

Red ginger (Alpinia purpurata), sometimes called pride of Barbados, is a stunning tropical plant that produces beautiful red flowers. The plant can reach heights of 10 feet, making it a great choice for privacy hedges or screens. Red ginger is also a popular cut flower and can be found in many floral arrangements.

Bird of Paradise

Native to South Africa, the bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is an evergreen plant with red flowers that bloom in the winter. The plant grows to a height of 4 to 5 feet and has dark green leaves that are 6 to 8 inches long. The flowers are 3 to 4 inches wide and have orange and blue petals.

Anthurium

Anthurium is a genus of about 1000 species of flowering plants, the largest genus of the arum family, Araceae. General characteristics include a Spathiphyllum-like spadix with a characteristically 4-lobed spathe and seeds that grow on brightly colored berries. The flowers are typically found in hues of red, orange, or white and are often spangled with silver or gold dust. Anthuriums are native to the Americas, where they are distributed throughout the West Indies and into South America. Several species are cultivated as houseplants in temperate areas.

The genus is characterized by a simple inflorescence borne on a fleshy axis (the spadix) that is subtended by a large, brightly colored bract (the spathe). The flowers themselves are minute, each containing both female and male reproductive structures (perfect flowers). The flower arrangement is described as being bisexual or perfect. The inflorescence is subtended by one or two large bracts. The flowers contain both male and female organs (stamens and pistils), but they lack sepals or petals; instead they have six tepals that folding over one another to form a tube-like shape around the bloomed flower.

The anthers open longitudinally along slits; pollen is released as single grains which exit through these slits. The stigma sits at the bottom of the ovary tube; it receives pollen via the pedicel that connects it to the anthers. Some species produce berries that contain contractile pulps; when moistened, these pulps contract and draw water up the pedicel into the berry, wetting the stigma in process and promoting pollination.

Costa Rican Sunset

Costa Rican Sunset is one of the most beautiful tropical plants with red flowers. It is a member of the genus native to Central America. The plant has showy, tube-like blooms that are produced in clusters. The Costa Rican Sunset is a popular plant for landscaping and is often used as an accent plant in gardens.