The Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory is one of the most unique and compelling displays of tropical plants featuring hundreds of exotic plants from tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. Various food plants add special interest, including bananas (Musa spp.), chocolate (Theobroma cacao) and coffee (Coffea arabica). Many bromeliad and palm species are also represented in this indoor space.

The conservatory was dedicated on January 16, 1966. The architects were Victor Hornbein and Edward D. White. A 1998 renovation included the addition of the large tree in the center of the structure.

For a list of plants in the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory, click here.