Aztec legend speaks of an ancient people who moved from their homeland, Aztlán, to form a new capital. Huitzilopochtli, god of sun and war, instructed them to watch for an […]
Plant Profile
Discover the lore of the barrel cactus, from tall tales to sweet treats.
Inside our Frida and Her Garden exhibition, you can find one of the most impressive genera of succulents, round plants known as “barrel cactus.” They are as menacing as they […]
Garden Provides Habitat for Native Orchids as Wild Populations Decline
Discover rare and endangered native orchids and get a taste of the swamps at Naples Botanical Garden. In Naples Botanical Garden’s natural areas, native orchids grow by the hundreds. But […]
How to Start, Grow, and Care for a Hoya Collection
Hoyas, commonly called wax flower plants, are a genus to consider bringing into your collection. These easy-care epiphytes are resilient and beautifully diverse. Especially well suited to our Southwest Florida […]
The Lotus Effect on Technology
You might already appreciate the lotus for its vibrant color and captivating petals. However, you probably didn’t know that lotus inspired many of the products you use every day, from […]
Begonias and Burle Marx – We Reflect on a Legend and His Plants
Can you study biography through botany? We like to think so, and a package arrived not too long ago to prove that point. In it were cuttings and rhizomes of […]
