Bromeliads provide colorful interest with their spectacular foliage, even when nothing is in bloom. Their exotic flowers and colorful bracts are attractive for as long as six months. The beautiful orchid blossoms   brighten up even the dullest of days. The unusual shapes of succulents and cacti add form and texture to my interiorscape.

This tropical retreat serves as a lush habitat for a few dozen tree frogs, numerous fire-bellied toads, newts and  Leopard Geckos. Oranda goldfish dart back and forth in a placid pond, and a "Tiki God" spills water into a gurgling creek which cascades past Cryptanthus and Rhipsalis. The creek is home to various tropical amphibians. A couple of turtles bask on rocks, only to be spooked by my unexpected arrival.