Author Archives: David Tan
What’s Blooming? Darwin’s Orchid, Angraecum sesquipedae
Blooming Today at Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is Angraecum sesquipedale. Its called Darwin’s Orchid because naturalist Charles Darwin predicted that because of its long spurs the flower must be pollinated by an undiscovered moth with a proboscis the length of … Continue reading
Direct Flights to Hilo starting in June
For quite some time there has been no direct service between Hilo and the Mainland. That is set to change on June 9th, 2011 when UAL’s Continental Airlines will begin service between Hilo and both Los Angeles and San Francisco. … Continue reading
Platycerium wandae
Click for Full Screen Platycerium wandae This enormous fern is endemic to New Guinea. The Garden’s specimen has reached a height of over 6 feet.
Guided Tours with Garden Horticulturist
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is now offering the experience of a special one-hour guided tour with our Garden Horticulturist. Tour is offered Saturdays at 12:00 pm. Regular admission fees apply plus an additional $5.00 for adults, no extra charge for … Continue reading
Saving Rare and Endangered Palms
Part of our mission at Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is to educate our visitors about the endangerment of the world’s rainforests and to acquire, preserve and propagate as many rare and endangered tropical plant species as possible to help ensure … Continue reading
