Palm House, Victorian greenhouse in Kew Gardens, United Kingdom
The Palm House features a wrought iron and glass structure measuring 363 feet in length, housing tropical plants from various regions across multiple temperature zones.
Architect Decimus Burton completed this revolutionary glass building in 1848, introducing new construction techniques that combined shipbuilding methods with architectural innovation.
The greenhouse maintains collections of rare tropical specimens, including the Madagascar periwinkle plant, which scientists use for cancer treatment research.
The Palm House opens daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, with an elevated walkway allowing visitors to observe the tropical canopy from different heights.
This structure protects the oldest potted plant in existence, an Eastern Cape giant cycad from South Africa, residing here since 1848.
Location: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Inception: 1848
Architects: Decimus Burton
Part of: Kew Gardens
GPS coordinates: 51.47870,-0.29180
Latest update: May 11, 2025 18:15
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