Durban Botanic Gardens, Botanical garden in Durban, South Africa.
The gardens span 15 hectares with extensive collections of cycads, ferns, orchids, and palms in a subtropical climate setting.
Founded in 1849 under Kew Gardens global initiative, the garden relocated to its current location in 1851 to cultivate economic plants like sugar cane and tea.
The gardens maintain strong connections to scientific research through the Natal Government Herbarium, established in 1882 by curator John Medley Wood.
The gardens welcome visitors daily from 7:30 AM, with free entrance and parking facilities equipped with security guards at the Visitors Complex.
The Ernest Thorp Orchid House showcases over 9,000 plants, including Cattleya, Phalaenopsis, and Vanda species throughout their blooming seasons.
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
Location: Durban
Website: http://durbanbotanicgardens.org.za
GPS coordinates: -29.84670,31.00670
Latest update: September 6, 2025 21:39
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