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