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 […]
Plant Profile
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 […]
All about Ixoras
Ixoras are under-appreciated plants that should get more attention. Their delightful clusters of tubular flowers come in a wide range of colors: white, cream yellow, pink, orange, and red, and […]
A Native Tree of Many Names (and Roles)
Our Garden has two distinct areas: the cultivated portions that showcase plants from throughout the tropical world and our natural Florida habitats where guests can get acquainted with Southwest Florida […]