Medinilla magnifica
If you haven’t been able to swing in and check out the Boettcher Tropical Conservatory in the last couple of weeks, now is a great time. We have just recently finished
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What makes a tropical plant a tropical plant? This is a question I have been asked several times, and it may sound like it’s an easy one to answer, and sometimes it is, but today, I’m going to dive a little deeper. It would be easy for me to just say, “A tropical plant is any plant
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Brownea ariza
This time of year, while rather bleak and cold outside, really gets me excited for what’s growing on in the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory. As I was watering this morning, I could not take my eyes off
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Vriesea fosteriana 'Red Chestnut'
In July of this year, the Biennial of the Americas will be occurring here in Denver. It is a celebration of art, culture, and the Western Hemisphere in general. So this got me to thinking,
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Brugmansia sanguinea
Recently, we planted a new addition in the Boettcher Tropical Conservatory, Brugmansia sanguinea, or the ‘red angel’s trumpet.’ This crimson-flowered tree will surely be a treat when in bloom. Brugmansia is a genus of trees and shrubs consisting of only seven species. These pendulous-flowered beauties are members of the
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