Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden named Best Botanical Garden in North America by USA Today.
Allée and Overlook
Allée and Overlook Take in the panorama of the Garden’s Lowlands and lakes from the Allée, Overlook, a view that shouldn’t be missed. With its panoramic views, the Overlook provides a striking architectural counterpart to the narrow Bailey Palm Glade, which features a display of beautiful palms and provides a long, narrow view across the
Aquatic Exhibits
The Water Gardens at Fairchild Soak in the beauty of Fairchild’s 11 lakes and 7 pools, including the Sibley Victoria Pool, the Tropical Plant Conservatory and Rare Plant House Pools, Amphitheater pool, the Sunken Garden pool and waterfall, and more. There are also stunning water features in the Wings of the Tropics and Simons Rainforest
Arboretum and Geiger Tropical Flower Garden
Arboretum and Geiger Tropical Flower Garden The Tropical Flowering Tree Arboretum is a 12-acre display of 740 species of tropical flowering trees, shrubs and vines, collected from all tropical regions of the world. Arranged by plant family, these collections show a magnificent diversity of form, structure, texture, color and fragrance. Adjacent to the Arboretum is
Arid and Succulent Collections
Arid and Succulent Garden Fall in love with these thick, fleshy wonders of the plant world and learn about the strikingly different species in the Arid and Succulent Garden. These plants represent many families, but share one common environmental characteristic: they grow in places that most plants can’t, with very little precipitation, extremely well-draining soil,
Butterfly Garden Miami: The Clinton Family Conservatory
A World of Fluttering Color & Tropical Plants Hours: Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weather permitting. Welcome to the Wings of the Tropics exhibit in The Clinton Family Conservatory, where you can see hundreds of spectacular butterflies year-round. As you explore the paths, look for exotic species of butterflies such as Heliconius,
Children’s Garden
Children’s Garden Here in The Children’s Garden, kids of all ages will experience a fun and playful learning environment that encourages interaction with the natural world. Our commitment to connecting plants and people extends to the design of the Children’s Garden by creating a magical place using only natural materials and calling to mind the
Cycad Collection
Cycad Collection Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s cycad collection includes representations of many of the world’s 315 species and is one of the world’s largest and most diverse collections with more than 700 accessioned plants. All cycads are considered to be threatened with extinction. Rare and endangered species collections include about 4,000 plants of about 100
Garden Club of America Amphitheater
Garden Club of America Amphitheater When Fairchild created an exhibit of tropical plants for the 1939 World’s Fair in New York, it was seen by garden club members nationwide. As a result, the Garden was presented with the Garden Club of America Founders Fund for 1940. Garden Club members met with Fairchild landscape architect, William
Garden Explorer
Garden Explorer
Gate House Museum
Gate House Museum The Gate House is the Garden’s first building. Built in 1938, the Gate House was originally the grounds keeper’s residence. The oolite and wood, two-story structure sits on the Garden’s main axis, subtly accentuating the neighboring Overlook and Allée. This iconic building has set the architectural aesthetic for the Garden’s buildings. Can
Isabel Foster Fern Glade
The Isabel Foster Fern Glade is a hidden botanical treasure within the Richard H. Simons Rainforest. This planting bed showcases the variety of shapes, textures and patterns in tropical ferns, with species from South Florida as well as exotic ferns from other regions. The roughly two-dozen fern species congregate around a handsome chunk of Miami’s
Jewels of the Caribbean Exhibit
Jewels of the Caribbean Fairchild is a world center for the study and conservation of one of the world’s most fascinating biological regions: The Caribbean Islands. These scattered islands are recognized as a biodiversity hotspot – an area of immense biological diversity that is subject to high levels of habitat loss and species extinction. The
Keys Coastal Habitat
Keys Coastal Habitat Developed in partnership with the Tropical Audubon Society, the Keys Coastal Habitat is a four-acre naturalistic habitat featuring many species native to South Florida, especially those of the Florida Keys. Created to attract migratory birds and local wildlife, this area gives a nice overview of the local ecosystem and the interactions of
Liberty Hyde Bailey Palm Glade
Liberty Hyde Bailey Palm Glade This is Fairchild’s most iconic feature, designed by landscape architect William Lyman Phillips as a long, narrow view across reflective lakes flanked by spectacular palms. Dr. David Fairchild named this majestic location after his friend Liberty Hyde Bailey, one of the greatest horticulturalists of all time. A testament to our
Lin Lougheed Spiny Forest of Madagascar
Lin Lougheed Spiny Forest of Madagascar You don’t need a passport to visit Madagascar at Fairchild. Our Lin Lougheed Spiny Forest of Madagascar features displays of dry forest plants from this African island country, which grow well in South Florida’s climate. The Spiny Forest of Madagascar is one of the world’s most unique ecosystems, and
Lisa D. Anness South Florida Butterfly Garden
Lisa D. Anness South Florida Butterfly Garden Here in South Florida, we can see many kinds of butterflies year-round. The Lisa D. Anness Butterfly Garden is the best place at Fairchild to observe native butterflies and the plants that attract them. Butterflies lay their eggs on host plants, which provide food for caterpillars after they
Montgomery Palmetum & Palm Collection
Montgomery Palmetum & Palm Collection Universally recognized as symbols of the tropics, palms are some of the most beloved and important plants. Fairchild’s world-renowned palm collection includes more than 500 species, representing the global diversity of sizes, shapes, and growth forms. Palms are found everywhere at Fairchild, but the 13-acre Montgomery Palmetum is the core
Moos Sunken Garden
Moos Sunken Garden Pause and enjoy the beauty of nature at this memorial for Fairchild Life Member, Mrs. Catherine Moos, and her husband, Joseph. After Mrs. Moos passed away in 1947, her daughter and grandson visited the Garden and picked this desirable location for a memorial. The Garden’s landscape architect, William Lyman Phillips, designed the
Natural History Collection (Archives and Herbarium)
The Special Collections of the Montgomery Library Twenty years ago (1984), the scattered records of Dr. David Fairchild, Robert H. Montgomery, and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden were brought together to create the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Special Collections. Through the generosity of members, volunteers and several grants, the collections have grown into a substantial historic
Organic Vegetable Garden
The Organic Vegetable GardenManaged by Little River Cooperative The vegetable garden at Fairchild was built to serve as a demonstration to show the kinds of vegetables that can be grown during different times of the year in South Florida. Our sub-tropical climate is very unique and requires special attention to planting dates and crop varieties.
Pine Rockland Exhibit
Pine Rockland Exhibit Did you know South Florida was once covered in pines? Our native pine, Pinus elliottii var. densa, once blanketed the east coast, mixing with saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), coontie (Zamia integrifolia), and a stunning variety of wildflowers. Most pines grew on the Miami Rock Ridge. Primarily composed of oolitic limestone, this ridge
Richard H. Simons Rainforest
Richard H. Simons Rainforest Tropical rainforests hold the greatest diversity of life on Earth. Here, we have created tropical rainforest conditions to display the incredible array of plants that grow in that type of habitat. The clouds, generated by our high-pressure fog system fed with ultra-pure water, helps us grow plants that need high humidity
Sibley Victoria Pool
Sibley Victoria Pool This water garden was created to display the world’s most magnificent aquatic plants, the Victoria water lilies. Native to South America, Victoria amazonica, Victoria cruziana, and the hybrid of these two species have massive saucer-like leaves with upturned edges. With warm water, fertile soil, and plenty of light, these plants grow quickly
The Fairchild Farm & Tropical Fruit Collection
The Fairchild Farm: Home of Fairchild’s Tropical Fruit Program In 2003, Frank Williams donated his 20-acre avocado grove and home to Fairchild. Mr. Williams had one request: that the property be used to help fruit growers in South Florida and around the world. Today, approximately 15 acres of the property are used as a model
Tropical Plant Conservatory and Rare Plant House
Tropical Plant Conservatory and Rare Plant House Miami has the perfect climate for many kinds of tropical plants, but some plants from even warmer places can’t handle our coldest winter nights. Additionally, some plants have precise water, soil, shade, and humidity requirements, making them difficult to grow outdoors. Our Tropical Plant Conservatory, historically known as
Vine Pergola
Vine Pergola Tropical vines are important components of tropical forests, but their rambling growth can make them unruly in a garden. Our 700-foot-long Vine Pergola is our answer to this problem. Based on similar structures Dr. David Fairchild observed in botanic gardens overseas, ours is a historic stone and wood arbor supporting many kinds of
What’s Blooming in December?
Arboretum Lisa D. Anness Butterfly Garden Lougheed Spiny Forest of Madagascar Vine Pergola Tropical Plant Conservatory & Rare Plant House Arboretum Cassia roxburghii COMMON NAME: Ceylon Senna PLOT: 34 VIEW IN GARDEN EXPLORER Euphorbia punicea COMMON NAME: Flame of Jamaica PLOT: 41a, 50 VIEW IN GARDEN EXPLORER Plumeria ‘Singapore Dwarf Pink’ PLOT: 33 VIEW IN GARDEN
What’s Blooming in November?
Arboretum Lisa D. Anness Butterfly Garden Lougheed Spiny Forest of Madagascar Vine Pergola Tropical Plant Conservatory & Rare Plant House Arboretum Bixa orellana COMMON NAME: Annatto PLOT: 33 VIEW IN GARDEN EXPLORER Cassia roxburghii COMMON NAME: Ceylon Senna PLOT: 34 VIEW IN GARDEN EXPLORER Euphorbia punicea COMMON NAME: Flame of Jamaica PLOT: 41a, 50 VIEW IN
What’s Blooming in October?
Arboretum Lisa D. Anness Butterfly Garden Lougheed Spiny Forest of Madagascar Vine Pergola Tropical Plant Conservatory & Rare Plant House Arboretum Cassia roxburghii COMMON NAME: Ceylon Senna PLOT: 34 VIEW IN GARDEN EXPLORER Ceiba speciosa COMMON NAME: Silk Floss Tree PLOT: 26, 49, 52 VIEW IN GARDEN EXPLORER Couroupita guianensis COMMON NAME: Cannonball Tree PLOT:
Whitman Tropical Fruit Pavilion
Whitman Tropical Fruit Pavilion The tropics are home to the world’s most amazing fruit trees, some too delicate and cold-sensitive to grow outdoors in Miami. The Whitman Tropical Fruit Pavilion houses some of the tropical world’s most exotic fruit in a conservatory-like structure made possible by a generous gift from William “Bill” Whitman and his
