Zurich Succulent Plant Collection
If you’re thinking that I’ve gone astray with photos from the Zurich Succulent Plant Collection (Sukkulenten-Sammlung Zürich,) I’ll remind you that orchids often turn up in unexpected places. After all, many orchids share traits with succulent plants, and that’s why they’re included here. Dave took these pictures last month. His work sometimes takes him to Zurich, but usually he’s too busy to play tourist. However, a few weeks ago he had an extra day to explore the city. He wasn’t expecting to find orchids in Zurich, but he’d heard there were nice cactus and succulent greenhouses.
Even on a cold December day, lots of orchids were blooming inside the glasshouses. The Zurich Succulent Plant Collection has an Epiphyte House devoted to air plants, like orchids and bromeliads. Many orchids are succulents, with thickened leaves, stems, roots, or pseudobulbs that effectively store water. While they can’t survive in dry air like cactus or agave, they are able to survive rainless periods or annual dormancy.
The Zurich Succulent Plant Collection is a world-renowned center for succulent plant research. Their glasshouses display thousands of varieties, including many unusual and rare species from different climate zones. More plants can be found in the outdoor Rockery and Cold Frames. Entry is free, and the greenhouses are open daily.
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February 4th, 2016 at 7:44 am
Beautiful pictures. Succulents have such a beautiful, unique look to them. Glad to see this botanical garden is showing them off.