These prehistoric plants are a common sight in the garden, and are considered to be among the most ancient and threatened botanic families. Often confused with ferns or palms (but not closely related to either), cycads bear...

Think you’ve never seen a bromeliad? Think again: The pineapple (Ananas comosus) is among the more well-known members of the bromeliad family. Another is Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides), which cascades from...

One of the first things you will notice upon entering the garden is the intoxicating smell of the ylang-ylang tree (Cananga odorata). Competing for best scent in the garden is the frangipani (Plumeria rubra) whose numerous and delicate flowers are...

This tranquil corner of the garden is defined by a red lacquered bridge spanning a quiet pond dotted with water lilies (Nymphaea spp.). Stone lanterns stand amongst the plantings based on the principles of feng shui, where specific ...

Our native garden was planted in 2004 as a memorial for local artist Florence Drosd, with one of her cast aluminum sculptures displayed at the end of one of the winding paths. Nearby plantings of tropical milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) ...

Orchidaceae is the largest and most diverse family of flowering plants, and many bloom all throughout the year here. As you explore the area, you may discover that not all our plantings are in the ground. Many orchids...

Where would Miami Beach be without its iconic palms? The garden is home to many of these, including the royal palm (Roystonea elata), bailey palm (Copernicia baileyana), triangle palm (Dypsis decaryi), buccaneer palm...

Throughout the garden you will find vines growing along fences and walls, winding their way around poles and branches in their quest to reach the sun. Some of the vines in our garden include Philodendron spp., flame vine...