To enjoy some of our most distinct collections, look overhead. Stop. Look up. Repeat. Much of Naples Botanical Garden exists overhead, entwined in the trunks and branches of trees, climbing […]
Plant Profile
Two Endangered Orchids of Southwest Florida
At the Naples Orchid Society Show & Sale in the Garden this weekend, visitors will see thousands of showy blooms in spectacular colors and inspiring arrangements. We love experiencing orchids […]
Strangler Figs: Not Always a Bad Wrap
This blog supports this year’s Intertwined theme, which explores the connections in the natural world and the bond between people and plants. Many view strangler figs (Ficus spp.) as tree […]
The Family Behind the Blooms
Discover our Latest Waterlily Display with the Third-Generation Grower Whose Family Has Hybridized them for Decades If you’re like our typical guests, you love waterlilies for their graceful beauty and […]
How to Divide your Bromeliads and Expand your Collection
How many bromeliads does it take to satisfy an enthusiast? 3,500 and then some. That is an approximation of how many species of bromeliads there are in the world. A […]
Spiky, Spiny, and just Plain Spooky Plants in the Garden
Monsters can come in all shapes and sizes, even in plant form. Take a stroll through the Garden, and see if you can find all these spooky plants lurking in […]