Victoria greenhouse, Greenhouse in Bergian botanic garden, Stockholm, Sweden
Description
The Victoria greenhouse is a wrought-iron and glass structure in the Bergian Botanic Garden in Stockholm. It creates a warm, humid environment for tropical and subtropical plants that cannot survive outdoors in this climate.
History
Ivan Örtendahl designed the greenhouse in 1900 after receiving approval from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. It was built specifically to house aquatic plants and species that need warmth and humidity.
Culture
The greenhouse displays water lilies and tropical plants that show visitors the incredible range of plant life around the world. The collection helps people understand how diverse nature truly is.
Practical
The greenhouse operates during summer months from May through September, with different hours on weekdays and weekends. Visitors should expect humid heat and may want to wear light, breathable clothing.
Did you know?
Inside grows the Victoria water lily, the world's largest water lily species with enormous floating leaves. This plant requires constant warmth year-round to thrive in Stockholm's climate.
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