Tropical Plant Conservatory and Rare Plant House

Even in Miami’s sub-tropical environment, winter temperatures can regularly dip into the 40s or below. That’s too cold and drying for truly tropical plants, which would be damaged or killed by cold or dry conditions. The Tropical Plant Conservatory and Rare Plant House is protected from cold and wind. There are two sections, with the upper section, The Tropical Plant Conservatory, partitioned to ensure a higher temperature is maintained and the lower section, the Rare Plant House, open to the elements but with additional sun protection. The Tropical Plant Conservatory and Rare Plant House features plants that require soil with a higher pH than our rocky, alkaline soil can provide. Some small, delicate and easily overlooked plants are sheltered in the Tropical Plant Conservatory and Rare Plant House for their protection and our enjoyment.