Princess of Wales Conservatory

This conservatory was named in honour of Augusta, Princess of Wales who founded the Gardens. The conservatory was opened by Diana, Princess of Wales in July 1987.

Princess of Wales Conservatory

Kew's Princess of Wales Conservatory

The Princess of Wales Conservatory is the most complex of Kew's public glasshouses.  It has ten climatic zones all computer-controlled under one roof.

The two main climate zones: the Dry Tropics and Wet Tropics occupy most of this conservatory. There are eight more different micro-climates in the conservatory each created for the special needs of a particular plant group.  All plants are shown as naturalistically as possible with ferns clinging to dripping rock faces and climbers on columns. Paths on different levels bring visitors close to the plants so they can appreciate the subtle details of the vegetation.
 



3 comments on 'Princess of Wales Conservatory'

HUSSNAIN says

13/12/2009 1:04:13 AM | Report abuse

it is astonishing to view


says

11/10/2009 10:13:00 AM | Report abuse

Don't miss the carniverous plants in a side bit of the glasshouse near the pond!


says

10/10/2009 10:12:00 AM | Report abuse

BEAUTIFUL