Heat-Tolerant Tropicals for Reflective Full Sun Planters

Container Plants for Searing Heat on a Mirrored Deck

San Diego (Tiburon) deck has full sun plus reflective coated windows. Only fountain grass survives. Owner wants elegant tropical like banana.

Recommendations

• Banana loves heat but may show leaf damage initially. Use huge container; add decorative block between plant and reflective surface.
• Yucca – less tropical but extremely durable.
• If containers aren't very large, yucca is safer.