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Rare Chilean plant flowering in the glasshouses
View post: Rare Chilean plant flowering in the glasshousesPuya alpestris is a species of bromeliad native to the Chilean Andes. Unfortunately when it has finished flowering the plant will die. This is known as monocarpic, but don’t worry as there are plenty of other offsets to take over. This amazing plant can be seen in the Cacti and Succulent house in the main range of glasshouses at the Botanic Gardens. Another famous plant that can…
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Maureen Bell Bequest
View post: Maureen Bell BequestMaureen was a generous supporter of the Friends of the Botanic Gardens by making a major bequest to the Friends and we are currently developing the best way to utilise the funds. The Gardens restored the last glasshouse requiring major work (Pit 1), as well as a £10,000 donation towards enhancing a number of plant…