UConn - Plant Biodiversity Conservatory and Research Core

08/22/2026

08/15/2026

The Tropical Greenhouse (GH 1) is now closed to the public for renovations. This closure is expected to last until October/November 2026 as our roof undergoes repairs. Greenhouses 2 and 3, as well as the Epiphyte Room will remain open and can be accessed through the Torrey Life Sciences main entrance (yellow star in post) or the garden facing doors (white arrows).

Many plants in the construction zone have been temporarily relocated to ensure their safety and ongoing care during this period. We hope to welcome visitors back to a refreshed Tropical House as soon as work is complete!

06/16/2026

The plants are loving this sunny, warm summer weather! Scroll though to see some of today's beautiful blooms at the Conservatory.

1+2. Stanhopea costaricensis
3. Graptopetalum bellum
4. Arisaema candidissimum
5. Catasetum pileatum
6. Zingiber spectabile
7. Pavonia strictiflora
8. Aristolochia gigantea
9. Bletilla striata

05/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who visited our Co**se Flower "Bullseye"! We were delighted to receive over 3,000 visitors eager to photograph, smell, and learn about this special plant. Scroll through to see some photos of the bloom and check out the video link at the end. Remember the Conservatory is open to the public, and that there are many excellent plants on display year-round!

https://youtu.be/jxCQz7Gr2-I?si=OjaOYTfFwnuPk3vM

05/16/2026

Amorphophallus muelleri is in boom! This colorful species is native to Java and grows throughout Southeast Asia. It is related to the famous Amorphophallus titanum (Co**se Flower), but features a much smaller and less stinky inflorescence.

04/25/2026

Floppy but still stinky! Less than 12 hours after our whirlwind bloom, Bullseye is all tuckered out.

We will be open until 2pm today for the final chance to get a good whiff of the smell!

04/24/2026

Get excited for the co**se flower bloom with some fun facts about the Titan Arum! (Part 3)

04/24/2026

Get excited for the co**se flower bloom with some fun facts about the Titan Arum! (Part 2)

**seflower

04/24/2026

Today is the day! Our Titan Arum, named Bullseye, is opening up!

Visitors can park in the North Garage before following signage east towards the Conservatory. Personnel will guide guests to our main event!

We will be open tonight until 2am! Please come on by!

04/24/2026

Get excited for the co**se flower bloom with some fun facts about the Titan Arum! (Part 1)

**seflower