Agave, which Native Americans call Maguey, has long been rooted in the culture and traditions of Mesoamerica and Mexico. Legend speaks of an Aztec plant, Metl, that was struck by […]
Plant Profile
A Modern Obsession with a Prehistoric Plant
Anchoring a portion of the Frida and Her Garden exhibition are several massive cycads — ancient plants that resemble palms but are in a classification all their own. These plants reportedly date […]
Prickly Pear Cacti: Food, Medicine, Legend, a Symbol of Mexico and a Favorite Florida Plant
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 […]
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 […]
