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.
Acalypha hispida
Family Name: Euphorbiaceae
Common Name: Chenille Plant
Aechmea retusa hybrid
Family Name: Bromeliaceae
Common Name: Urn Plant
Brassia Rex
Family Name: Orchidaceae
Common Name: Brassia Orchid
Cocos nucifera
Family Name: Arecaceae
Common Name: Coconut Palm
Cryptanthus zonatus
Family Name: Bromeliaceae
Common Name: Earth Star
Pavonia multiflora
Family Name: Malvaceae
Common Name: Brazilian Candles
Renanthera kalsom ‘Red Dragon’
Family Name: Orchidaceae
Common Name: Red Dragon Renanthera
Theobroma cacao
Family Name: Malvaceae
Common Name: Cacao Tree
Verschaffeltia splendida
Family Name: Arecaceae
Common Name: Seychelles Stilt Palm
Vriesea splendens
Family Name: Bromeliaceae
Common Name: Flaming Sword Plant