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How well do you know your neighbors?

How well do you know your neighbors? Not the people who live next door, but the plants that live in our yards, our mountains, and along our streams and coastlines? Tropical flora is some of the most threatened in the world and as good neighbors, it’s our responsibility to get to know and introduce it to others who will care for and protect it too. This spring, you’re invited to join our Meet the Plants Campaign to help spread awareness about the threats native Hawaiian and Florida flora face, and what we can do to save plants and people together.

Become an NTBG Member Today!

You can support plant conservation by becoming an NTBG member! April 17 through May 31, new members will be entered into a drawing for VIP garden experiences and gifts. Learn more.

Growing Gardenia Remyi

The unique flora and fauna of the islands are declining at an unprecedented rate. With 90% of the 1367  unique plant species in Hawaii endemic to the islands, Hawaii sits atop the list of places with the most endangered and extinct species. The propagation of a rare Hawaiian tree, Gardenia remyi, in our Conservation Nursery shows us a way forward.

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Gardening with Native Plants

Check out our tips, tricks, and resources on gardening with tropical and rare plants. The National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) has more than 50 years of experience and expertise in propagating and caring for the world’s rarest plants. Learn from the experts and find out why choosing native plants for your home landscape saves plants, and people.

Native Plant Care Fact Sheets

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Our plant care fact sheets offer quick tips and guidance on growing tropical and rare plants at home.

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Gardening FAQ

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Have questions about gardening with tropical plants? Get answers here!

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Meet Hawaii’s Native Plants

image Dodoneae viscosa – Aalii
image Brighamia insignis – Alula
image Pritchardia hillebrandii – Loulu

Meet Florida’s Native Plants

image Cyrtopodium punctatum – Beeswarm Orchid
image Erythrina herbacea – Coral Bean
image Eugenia rhombea – Red Stopper

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We have hundreds of plants from our gardens in our tropical plant database. Each plant can be found in one or more of our five gardens.

Know what you’re looking for? Enter its name in the search box. Just want to explore the world of tropical plants? Use our Explore feature.

Tue Apr 19, 2022

Spring 2022 Membership Special

Announcing our spring 2022 membership special! Join as a first time NTBG Member, or upgrade […]

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Mon Apr 18, 2022

Webinar Series
Zoom | Webinar

NTBG’s webinar series is back in 2022 for another round of behind-the-science chats with our science and conservation staff. Register today!

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Sun Apr 17, 2022

Weekly Aloha Market
South Shore Visitor Center | 4425 Lawai Rd, Koloa, HI 96756

Head to our South Shore Visitor Center on Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to explore Kauai made gifts & crafts at our Weekly Aloha Market.

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Thu Apr 14, 2022

2022 Summer Movie Nights
South Shore Visitor Center | Across from Spouting Horn Park

Join us for a night under the stars with your friends & family at our annual Summer Movie Nights! Featuring Encanto, Sing 2 & Jungle Cruise.

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Growing Gardenia Remyi
Wed May 11, 2022

The propagation of a rare Hawaiian tree, Gardenia remyi, in our Conservation Nursery connects us to the past and shows us a way forward.

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2020 Robert Allerton Award Presented to P. Barry Tomlinson for Extraordinary Contributions to Botany and Horticulture
Tue May 3, 2022

Kalaheo, Hawaii (May 3, 2022)—The National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) has announced that it has […]

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Restoring Kauai’s Native Forests
Mon May 2, 2022

Nearly one-third of Hawaiian flora is on the U.S. Endangered Species List, and more than […]

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Dr. Sandra Knapp Awarded 2022 David Fairchild Medal for Plant Exploration
Tue Apr 5, 2022

Kalaheo, Hawaii (April 5, 2022)—The National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) has awarded Dr. Sandra Knapp, […]

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