Indialantic, FL

Apr 4, 2026 · 5 zones analysed

Looks & curb appeal

Before & Concept

Concept is illustrative — not a build spec

Recommended Plants

6 plants

Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae)

Sunny right edge of artificial turf near building corner

Bold tropical blooms in orange and blue echo the gym's color palette; thrives in full sun and sandy Florida soils; sculptural form suits the modern aesthetic

Sunlight

Full sun to part sun

Watering

Low to moderate once established; drought tolerant

Soil

Well-drained sandy or loamy; amend with compost

Maintenance

Remove spent stalks; divide clumps every 5-6 years

Spacing

4-5 feet apart in cluster of 3

Seasonal

Peak blooms Oct–April; evergreen year-round

Tips

Watch for scale insects; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot

Variegated Ginger (Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata')

Along building base beneath pergola overhang, mid-left of scene

Stunning striped foliage lights up filtered shade under the live oak; provides excellent screening of the structure base with fragrant seasonal blooms

Sunlight

Part shade to filtered sun; ideal under live oak canopy

Watering

Moderate; keep evenly moist

Soil

Rich, moist, well-drained; mulch heavily

Maintenance

Cut old canes to ground after bloom; new canes replace them

Spacing

4-6 feet from wall and adjacent plants

Seasonal

Blooms spring through summer; foliage interest year-round

Tips

Largely pest-free; monitor for spider mites in dry periods

Firebush (Hamelia patens)

Lower-right perimeter of turf edge near building corner

Florida native with continuous orange-red blooms that visually echo the orange battle ropes; attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; extremely heat tolerant

Sunlight

Full sun to part sun

Watering

Low once established; drought tolerant

Soil

Adaptable; tolerates sandy Florida soils

Maintenance

Hard prune late winter for dense re-growth; blooms on new wood

Spacing

4-5 feet apart; mass of 3 shrubs

Seasonal

Blooms nearly year-round in Zone 10a; peak summer–fall

Tips

Highly pest resistant; major pollinator attractor

Foxtail Fern (Asparagus densiflorus 'Meyersii')

Base of live oak on left side, transitioning to turf edge

Soft plume-like texture contrasts beautifully with hard surfaces; thrives in dappled shade under the live oak canopy; lush and evergreen year-round

Sunlight

Part shade to full shade; excellent under tree canopy

Watering

Moderate; somewhat drought tolerant once established

Soil

Well-drained; tolerates sandy soils; benefits from organic mulch

Maintenance

Remove dead stems; divide overgrown clumps

Spacing

2-3 feet apart in groupings of 3

Seasonal

Evergreen year-round; red berries in fall-winter for extra interest

Tips

Berries mildly toxic to pets; generally pest-free

Dwarf Fakahatchee Grass (Tripsacum floridanum)

Front perimeter edging of the artificial turf along viewer-facing edge

Florida native ornamental grass naturalizes the border between artificial turf and landscape; fine arching texture and coastal wind movement add life and softness

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade; very adaptable

Watering

Low; very drought tolerant once established

Soil

Any well-drained Florida soil including sandy

Maintenance

Hard cut once yearly in late winter; otherwise maintenance-free

Spacing

18-24 inches apart along edge

Seasonal

Evergreen; attractive seed heads summer through fall

Tips

No serious pests; deer resistant

White Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata 'Alba')

Base of pergola support posts on the right side of the structure

Masses of white blooms nearly year-round soften the industrial steel frame; bright white contrasts beautifully with dark metal and green turf; extremely tough and low-maintenance

Sunlight

Full sun to part sun; blooms best in full sun

Watering

Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Soil

Well-drained; sandy soils acceptable

Maintenance

Tip prune monthly for dense blooms; hard prune once yearly

Spacing

3-4 feet per plant; spreads 4-6 feet wide

Seasonal

Blooms nearly continuously in Zone 10a; heaviest fall through spring

Tips

Watch for spider mites in dry spells; generally very tough

Full Plan

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