AQUATIC PLANTS

Enter the magical world of AQUATIC PLANTS. Beautiful pools of water cascade one into the other filling the gallery with the sound of rushing water. Fountains send playful arches of water over the giant lilies and flowers floating on the surface. A giant art glass and metal lily plant hangs suspended in the air, the fine architecture of its leaf glowing in the light.

It was at the Conservatory of Flowers that a special aquatic plant made its North American debut in the 1880s. Victoria amazonica is a giant amongst water lilies and is a primary feature of AQUATIC PLANTS. Their leaves can grow to six feet in diameter and can support the weight of a small child. This gallery also features a collection of carnivorous plants.