Column Cactus

Cacti

Floral Displays

Don't be surprised if it is cool: deserts are cool at night and sharp temperature variations play a significant role in flowering. here you will find collections of succulents, including agaves, aloes and crassulas (jade plants); succulent euphorbias; and cacti, including prickly pear species, mammilaria species and echinopsis. Many cacti have fantastic and delicate blooms forming a blaze of colors from March to May. In 1987, after 30 years of growth, and agave bloomed and literally went through the roof. At the base of the west wall is a Biblical garden. Nearby is the curiosity corner with plants to touch and smell, a display appealing to all ages. Let's go into the Tropical House

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