Silver fittonia
Fittonia albivenis (Argyroneura Group)
- USDA zones
- 11–12
- Light
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium
12
USDA Hardiness Zone 12
50 to 60°F • Tropical climates
Includes sub-zones: 12a, 12b|Ideal for: tropical plants, palms, citrus trees|253 total plants
Zone 12 quick answer
What grows in USDA Zone 12?
Plants rated for Zone 12 are expected to tolerate average annual extreme winter lows in the 50 to 60°F range. This collection contains 253 matching plant profiles, including tropical plants, palms, citrus trees.
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Silver ponysfoot
Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls'
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Dry to medium
Singapore graveyard flower
Plumeria obtusa
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Dry to medium
Singapore holly
Malpighia coccigera
- USDA zones
- 11–12
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium
Song of India
Dracaena reflexa 'Variegata'
- USDA zones
- 11–12
- Light
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium
Spider plant
Chlorophytum 'Fire Flash'
- USDA zones
- 11–12
- Light
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium
Spiderwort
Tradescantia fluminensis 'Albovittata'
- USDA zones
- 9–12
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium
Spurge
Euphorbia 'Helena'
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Dry to medium
Spurge
Euphorbia hypericifolia 'Inneuphe' DIAMOND FROST
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Dry to medium
Star apple
Chrysophyllum cainito
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Dry to medium
Star fruit
Averrhoa carambola
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
String of pearls
Curio rowleyanus
- USDA zones
- 9–12
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Dry
Striped dracaena
Dracaena fragrans (Deremensis Group) 'Limelight'
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium
Striped dracaena
Dracaena fragrans (Deremensis Group) 'Lemon Lime'
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium
Stromanthe
Stromanthe sanguinea 'Tristar'
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium
Stromanthe
Stromanthe sanguinea
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium
Swiss cheese plant
Monstera deliciosa
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium
Tahitian gooseberry tree
Phyllanthus acidus
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
Taro
Colocasia esculenta 'Black Coral'
- USDA zones
- 7–12
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium to wet
Teak
Tectona grandis
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
Templetree
Plumeria rubra
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Dry to medium
Thai lime
Citrus hystrix
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
Thunberg's gardenia
Gardenia thunbergia
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium
Thunbergia
Thunbergia 'Blue Glory'
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium
Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum 'Sungold'
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
Torch ginger
Etlingera elatior
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium
Trailing watermelon begonia
Pellionia repens
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium
Tree bean
Parkia timoriana
- USDA zones
- 12–12
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
Tree fern
Cibotium glaucum
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium
Tree heliotrope
Tournefortia argentea
- USDA zones
- 12–12
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Dry to medium
Umbrella plant
Cyperus involucratus 'Gracilis'
- USDA zones
- 9–12
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium to wet
Umbrella plant
Schefflera arboricola
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium
Umbrella plant
Cyperus involucratus
- USDA zones
- 9–12
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium to wet
Vanilla
Vanilla planifolia
- USDA zones
- 11–12
- Light
- Part shade to full shade
- Water
- Medium
Variegated pineapple
Ananas comosus var. Variegatus
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
Variegated Swiss cheese plant
Monstera deliciosa 'Variegata'
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Part shade to full shade
- Water
- Medium
Velvet leaf kalanchoe
Kalanchoe beharensis
- USDA zones
- 11–12
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Dry to medium
Velvet plant
Gynura aurantiaca
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium
Venus' slipper
Paphiopedilum (group)
- USDA zones
- 9–12
- Light
- Part shade to full shade
- Water
- Medium
Vilevine
Philodendron hederaceum
- USDA zones
- 11–12
- Light
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium
Viper's bowstring hemp
Sansevieria trifasciata
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium
Vriesea
Vriesea splendens
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium
Water chestnut
Pachira aquatica 'Lemon Blush'
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium to wet
Water mimosa
Neptunia oleracea
- USDA zones
- 9–12
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Wet
Wax plant
Hoya carnosa
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
Wax plant
Hoya nummularioides
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium
Weeping fig
Ficus benjamina
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium
West Indian elm
Guazuma ulmifolia
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
West Indian jasmine
Plumeria alba
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Dry to medium
Yellow oleander
Cascabela thevetioides
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium
Yellow velvetleaf
Limnocharis flava
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium to wet
Zebra plant
Aphelandra squarrosa
- USDA zones
- 11–12
- Light
- Part shade to full shade
- Water
- Medium
Zebra plant
Calathea zebrina
- USDA zones
- 11–12
- Light
- Part shade to full shade
- Water
- Medium
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USDA Hardiness Zone 12 experiences winter minimum temperatures between50 to 60°F. This collection includes 253 plants specifically suited for Zone 12 conditions, including tropical plants, palms, citrus trees.
Understanding Your Hardiness Zone
The USDA hardiness zone is based on average annual minimum winter temperature. While it's an excellent starting point, also consider your local microclimate, soil conditions, rainfall patterns, and summer heat when selecting plants.