Tropical Extravaganza 2011

Visit London's most colourful Festival at Kew Gardens this February. Experience the colour and fragrance of hundreds of orchids and other tropical flowers in the Princess of Wales Conservatory.

Tropical Extravaganza - Main Display

Tropical rainforests and stunning orchids

Escape the cold winter chill and delve into a steamy tropical atmosphere brimming with colour and incredible diversity. Discover more about the beauty and importance of tropical rainforests. This year’s central display, in the pond area, represents a flooded rainforest, with a huge, orchid-covered tree emerging from the water. There will also be tropical hanging baskets and arches swathed in Anthuriums, Tillandsias and Aechmeas.

Venue: Princess of Wales Conservatory

Tropical palms

Protecting the world's tropical rainforests

Destructive logging, fires and unsustainable agriculture are a huge threat to rainforests. Walk through coffee and banana plantations and discover how Kew is responding to these threats and working to protect the world's tropical habitats.

Watch a short video in our film room to discover everything you need to know about caring for your own orchid. The film room closes at 4.30pm.

Venue: Princess of Wales Conservatory