In this room the climate is tropical with day temperatures between 23–26 °C. During the night, it is only insignificantly cooler. Humidity is high, around 70%. The house got its name because the plant Santa Cruz waterlily, Victoria cruziana, grows in the pond. In addition, a large number of economically significant tropical plants are cultivated here. Giant Granadilla (Passiflora quadrangularis) T

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Allspice houseThe climate in the Allspice house is tropical with a temperature between 23 and 25°C and relatively high humidity.Frangipani (Plumeria) is native to Tropical America and has fragrant flowers that are used to make perfume. Peacock flower or Barbados pride (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) is frequently used as an ornamental in the Tropics. Also Blue Taro (Xanthosoma) is grown as an ornamental

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The Orchid house has a tropical climate, the temperature varies between 20-26 C (58-78 F), and the humidity is about 70%. Orchidaceae is one of the largest plant families with approximately 30 000 wild growing species worldwide. Most orchids grow in tropical areas. In the rainforests, many orchids grow as epiphytes. An epiphyte is a plant that grows non-parasitically upon another plant, usually tr

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The orangery was built in 1864 as a winterhouse for frost-sensitive plants, for example orange trees. It is a cool house with a temperature between 12 and 25 degrees and considerable daily and yearly variation. The air is relatively dry.  Loquat (Eryobotrya japonica) Loquat is a fruit tree native to East Asia. For more than a hundred years, it has been grown in the Mediterranean area. The species

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School visits Digital quizzes

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A visit to the Botanical Garden is a great opportunity for children and students of all ages to engage with the natural environment. Our collections include plants from tropical rainforests, deserts and mountains. We also have a range of fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants. Our sessions are held both in the greenhouse and outside, throughout the year. Our sessions cover topics linked to the cu

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Contact Friends of Botan Staff Donations Organization and board

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AddressBotanical GardenÖstra Vallgatan 20223 61 LundSwedenPhoneWeekdays 9 am-3 pm+46 46-222 73 20E-mail: botan [at] botan [dot] lu [dot] seManagement and administrationDirector, Allison Perrigo, (on maternity leave)Acting director, Nina Hult nina [dot] hult [at] botan [dot] lu [dot] se (nina[dot]hult[at]botan[dot]lu[dot]se) phone +46 46-222 71 71Unit administrator, Sofie Persson, sofie [dot] perss

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  Your contribution makes a difference! Support the Botanical Garden at Lund University and help us develop the garden as an educational and recreational environment. Donate money via Bankgiro Deposit your contribution on Bankgiro 5051-4728. Mark your gift with ”Botan”. Donate money via Swish Swish money to # 1236936249. Mark your gift with ”Botan”.

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Become a member of Friends of Botan, an association supporting the Botanical Garden at Lund UniversityFriends of Botan boardChair: Eva BjörklundTreasurer: Jacquette Lyttkens LindénSecretary: Elfe OlssonOther members : Ingrid Perlhagen, Kerstin Cederlund, Anders BjörklundSubstitutes - Mona Book and Ingrid StankiexiczAccountant: Louise GripenhovContact: botansvannerilund [at] gmail [dot] comWebsite:

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The Botanical Garden is part of Lund University. Together with the Museum of Artistic Process and Public Art, the Historical Museum and the Music Centre Odeum, we constitute Lund University's cultural and museum activities.Due to its unique environment, the garden is an attractive meeting place for both those who are curious to know more about plants and those seeking recreation.Our mission rests

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Giftshop Café Botan

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Closed due to renovation. Re-opens 2026. We have a modern assortment of self-made pastries, sourdough bread, sandwiches, croissants, macarons, cakes, etc. All our products are made from scratch and made in our own bakery. Welcome to breakfast, lunch, coffee or a good cup of coffee.We start with an assortment of soups, waffles and sandwiches as well as buns and other sweets.For opening hours click

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Contact For questions regarding specific plants, please email botan [at] botan [dot] lu [dot] se. Management and administration Allison Perrigo, Director (on maternity leave)allison_linnea [dot] perrigo [at] botan [dot] lu [dot] seNina Hult, Acting Director nina [dot] hult [at] botan [dot] lu [dot] se (nina[dot]hult[at]botan[dot]lu[dot]se)Sofie Olofsson, Curatorsofie [dot] olofsson [at] botan [dot

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Foto: Kennet Ruona Are you interested in having a guided tour in the Botanical Garden?Schools, organisations, companies and private parties – all are welcome to make a booking. The tours are guided by the garden’s botanists or pedagogue and may take place outdoors at your request.Schools and preschoolsWeekdays, 09:00–16:30. Duration of the tour is 45 min, but can be adjusted on request.Book by sen

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During the period 2024-2026 we have a big renovation of our greenhouses so we disadvise arrangements of any wedding ceremonies in the Botanical Garden during this time.ReservationTo make a reservation for the wedding or naming ceremony, please e-mail the desired time and place to botan [at] botan [dot] lu [dot] se, or make a call to +46 46-222 7320.GuidelinesWeddings and name ceremonies can take p

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Renovation of our greenhouses Broken Greenhouse – Embodied Climate Futures Education and research Garden and plants Kids and school About us Previous Next Play Pause Opening hours The garden is open every day 06:30-20:00Please note! The entire garden will be closed on Walpurgis Eve, April 30th.The greenhouses are closed due to renovation. Re-opens autumn 2026.The giftshop is open Tuesdays-Saturday

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The garden is open every day between 06:00-20:00Please note! The entire garden will be closed on Walpurgis Eve, April 30th.The greenhouses are closed due to renovation. Re-opens autumn 2026.The giftshop is open Tuesday-Saturday 11:00-15:00. The gift shop is now located in the southern part of the garden due to the renovation.The café is temporarily closed due to the renovation.No entry fee.Dogs ar

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From Easter to Midsummer the Botanical Garden offers 4 student-guided tours per week. The students are enrolled at Lund University and studying a variety of disciplines. They talk about the Garden from their personal and professional perspective. Time: Tuesday and Thursday 17.30–18.15. Saturday 14:00-14:45 and Sunday 15:00-15:45. Cost: 50 SEK. Students at LU free of charge. Some tours will be give

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Study Physics We offer bachelor's and master's degree programmes, stand-alone courses and postgraduate studies Newly admitted student The most important things you ought to know before the start of a new semester Bachelor programme International programme taught in English Courses Degree projects Incoming exchange students Contact our study advisor Do you have any questions about our programmes or

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