If you are new to tropical-style planting in a colder climate, here are a few videos that will help:
How to plan a tropical-style garden in 3 steps: https://youtu.be/MqDw85MlW-U?si=tRq-H7mp596U_HAl
New to Tropical-Style Gardening? Beginners start here: https://youtu.be/xhDSmIc-O7c?si=WfUoUALAX_zt0zKf
What tropical-style plants can you buy in the Winter? (Zone 9) https://youtu.be/oxm5pdTvWaw?si=ByOi-rF5Yv-oNMvD