Experience the Conservatory 

Discover a one-of-a-kind experience, where the blend of nature and culture inspires responsibility for a more resilient and just world. Beyond its captivating beauty, this space is a hub for sharing knowledge and experiences in collaboration with the communities of origin. 

A view of the tropical house

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The Tropical House

Plant diversity abounds in the tropical house, where lush vegetation grows in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. Plants in the tropical house are from warm, frost-free climates, making this a great place to visit year-round and especially in winter.

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The Temperate House

Temperate climates have cold winters and hot summers, the plant forms reflect these conditions. The thick evergreen leaves and seasonal foliage contrasts against the tropical house.

A view of the temperate house
A view of the arid house

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The Arid House

Plump, short, spiny, and weird all describe plants in the arid house. These plants are from hot, frost-free deserts in Africa, the Americas, and Asia. All are specialists at surviving droughts.