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 […]
Plant Profile
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 […]
Who says there’s no such thing as fall in Florida?
South Florida is the land of perpetual summer. The upside: no sleet, no snow, no ice. The downside: no fall colors — or are there? Examine the Garden closely during […]
Lazy days of summer? Pshaw!
Summer, rainy season, is the time of year when we do most of our planting as our tropical collections love the heat and Mother Nature helps with irrigation. Our experts […]
