Tropical Conservatory Plant List
The only climate-controlled portion of the Gardens, the Conservatory houses warm-tropical species that require high humidity and very mild winter temperatures. Bananas, chocolate, and vanilla (half of a banana split!) grow here, alongside various aroids and tropical palms. An entire wall of orchids in full bloom is rotated weekly to feature the exceptional flowers of the Gardens’ orchid collection.

Aechmea retusa hybrid
Family Name: Bromeliaceae
Common Name: Urn Plant

Calathea ‘Burle Marx’
Family Name: Marantaceae
Common Name: Prayer Plant

Calathea warscewiczii
Family Name: Marantaceae
Common Name: Velvet Prayer Plant

Cocos nucifera
Family Name: Arecaceae
Common Name: Coconut Palm

Costus barbatus
Family Name: Costaceae
Common Name: Red Spiral Ginger

Cryptanthus zonatus
Family Name: Bromeliaceae
Common Name: Earth Star

Cryptanthus hybrid
Family Name: Bromeliaceae
Common Name: Earth Star

Guzmania hybrid
Family Name: Bromeliaceae
Common Name: Tufted Airplant

Heliconia psittacorum
Family Name: Heliconiaceae
Common Name: Parrot Flower

Maxillaria tenuifolia
Family Name: Orchidaceae
Common Name: Coconut Orchid

Medinilla magnifica
Family Name: Melastomataceae
Common Name: Rose Grape

Musa acuminata ‘Zebrina’
Family Name: Musaceae
Common Name: Blood Banana

Pavonia multiflora
Family Name: Malvaceae
Common Name: Brazilian Candles

Theobroma cacao
Family Name: Malvaceae
Common Name: Cacao Tree

Verschaffeltia splendida
Family Name: Arecaceae
Common Name: Seychelles Stilt Palm