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Bolz Conservatory plants in bloom

Bolz Conservatory Plants in Bloom

Common Name Scientific Name Description Location  
Orchid Cactus Epiphyllum 'Just Beautiful' Two-toned peach colored flowers with maroon succulent foliage. Near waterfall area. Orchid Cactus
Hanging Lobster Claw Heliconia rostrata Vibrant red with yellow tips. The flower hangs down resembling clusters of lobster claws. On left side of ramp
when walking up.
Hanging Lobster Claw
Chenille Plant Acalypha hispida Fuzzy red flower tails hanging down from stems. Near top of ramp -
just before bamboo trellis.
Chenille Plant
Tropical Bleeding Heart Clerodendrum thomsoniae Vine with flowers of white petals around the base and red petals at the end of the stigma.   Tropical Bleeding Heart
Fishtail Palm Caryota mitis Hanging bunches of orange bead-like fruits. On right side - just
before orchid aerie.
Fishtail Palm
Cattleya Orchid Cattleya bicolor Unique pale brown petals that surround a pink lip. Attractive cinnamon / fruity scent. Orchid aerie. Cattleya Orchid
Pitcher Plant Nepenthes maxima Hanging green/maroon flower resembling a pitcher. Carnivorous plant that catches insects. Hanging by
entrance.
Pitcher Plant
Brugmansia Brugmansia 'Ecuador Pink' Large hanging flowers with a soft pink color. Near entrance. Brugmansia
Aerides Orchid Aerides odorata Clusters of small pale flowers with a pink lip.
Beautiful citrus scent.
Hanging by
entrance.
Aerides Orchid
Gardenia Gardenia jasminoides Whirled white petals that looks like a rose. Unforgetable scent! On left side of ramp
when walking up.
Gardenia
Red Pineapple Ananus bracteatus Pineapple fruit! Hanging by lower waterfall. Red Pineapple
Hibiscus Hibiscus schizopetalus Drooping red flower with white edges on the skirt and a wary bunch of petals on the tip of the pistil. Near the pond. Hibiscus
Aphelandra Aphelandra sinclairiana Orange cluser of spikes with pink petals.   Aphelandra
Lipstick Plant Aeschynanthus radicans Cluster of flowers with fuzzy appearance. Tube-like, facing up with black covering on base and red petals on the top.   Photo Coming
Blushing Bromeliad Neoregelia 'Lavendar' Small purple flowers hiding inside bright pink bromeliad. By upper waterfall. Blushing Bromeliad
Lace-flower Vine Episcia dianthiflora Trumpet-like white flower with ridged edges on petals. Hanging from
bamboo trellis.
Lace-Flower Vine
Anthurium Anthurium 'Lady Jane' Pale pink petal with ridged spathe/spadix Just past bridge by
lower waterfall.
Anthurium


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