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Docent Mini-Tours: The Sally Edition

THE LOWLAND TROPICS GALLERY
Entering the Conservatory's dome, visitors feel the humidity and heat of the Lowland Tropics. Here, in the lush jungles of the tropical rainforest, large plants with huge leaves compete for sunlight and resources. This gallery houses the Conservatory's prized century-old imperial philodendron as well as a host of food-producing tropical plants such as cacao, allspice, vanilla and coffee.

THE HIGHLAND TROPICS GALLERY
Entering the East Wing of the Conservatory, visitors will notice the temperature drops significantly in the Highland Tropics. Here, in the misty cloud forests of tropical mountaintops, hundreds of delicate orchids grow on the branches of gnarled trees. Dense mosses engulf rocks and ferns grow in abundance.

THE AQUATIC PLANTS GALLERY
Continuing east, visitors enter the magical world of Aquatic Plants. Beautiful pools of warm water cascade one into the other filling the gallery with the sound of rushing water. A giant art glass and art metal Amazon water lily plant sculpture hangs suspended in the air, the fine architecture of its leaf glowing in the light.

POTTED PLANTS GALLERY
Walking back through the east wing and through the dome area, visitors enter the west wing of the Conservatory and Potted Plants. Offering with a stunning seasonally-themed display of flowering favorites such as hibiscus and hybrid orchids.

CONSERVATORY HISTORY
The Conservatory of Flowers is a living museum of rare and beautiful tropical plants under glass.

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