Desert Garden Conservatory, Botanical garden in San Marino, California.
The Desert Garden Conservatory spans 280 square meters and contains a collection of cacti and succulent plants from worldwide desert regions.
The conservatory opened its doors in 1985 as part of The Huntington Library complex, establishing a specialized facility for desert plant conservation.
The International Succulent Introductions program at the conservatory distributes rare succulent varieties to horticulturists and institutions worldwide.
The facility maintains over 2,200 plant specimens representing 43 families and 1,261 species, serving as a genetic diversity reserve.
The Schick hybrids housed in the conservatory produce multiple flowering cycles throughout the year, with initial blooms appearing in April.
GPS coordinates: 34.12720,-118.11000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:06
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