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The climate in this house resembles the climate in countries around the Mediterranean Sea, that is to say cool winters, warm summers, temperatures between 15-28 oC (59-86 oF) and relatively dry air. In this house thrive many edible crops and herbs such as lemon (Citrus × limon), orange (Citrus x aurantium Sinensis-Gruppen), feijoa (Acca sellowiana), strawberry guava (Psidium littorale) and laurel

https://www.botan.lu.se/en/garden-and-plants/greenhouse/mediterranean-house - 2026-04-21

The succulent house has desert climate. The air is dry and the temperature fluctuates between 15 and 30 °C. Temperature variation over one day as well as over a year is large. On rare occasions, when rain falls in natural habitats, plants must be able to take up and store as much water as possible. Plants that are able to store water are called succulents. A common feature for such plants is their

https://www.botan.lu.se/en/garden-and-plants/greenhouse/succulent-house - 2026-04-21

The palm house has a tropical climate with temperatures between 22 and 28 degrees Celsius, and it is only insignificantly cooler at night. The humidity is high and should never go below 70%. The Palm house collection comprises several priceless rarities that need daily care.The Palm house was built in 1864 and there are a number of trees from that time still standing, among others the large cycads

https://www.botan.lu.se/en/garden-and-plants/greenhouse/tropical-palm-house - 2026-04-21

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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

https://www.botan.lu.se/en/garden-and-plants/greenhouse/victoria-house - 2026-04-21

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

https://www.botan.lu.se/en/garden-and-plants/greenhouse/allspice-house - 2026-04-21

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

https://www.botan.lu.se/en/garden-and-plants/greenhouse/orchid-house - 2026-04-21

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

https://www.botan.lu.se/en/garden-and-plants/greenhouse/orangerie - 2026-04-21

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

https://www.botan.lu.se/en/kids-and-school/school-visits - 2026-04-21

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, allison_linnea [dot] perrigo [at] botan [dot] lu [dot] seAdministrative coordinator , 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 71Mus

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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”.

https://www.botan.lu.se/en/about-us/donations - 2026-04-21

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:

https://www.botan.lu.se/en/about-us/friends-botan - 2026-04-21

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

https://www.botan.lu.se/en/about-us/organisation-and-board - 2026-04-21

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

https://www.botan.lu.se/en/cafe-giftshop/cafe-botan - 2026-04-21

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

https://www.botan.lu.se/en/about-us/staff - 2026-04-21

Are you interested in booking a guided tour at Botan? Preschools, schools, private individuals, organizations, and workplaces – everyone is welcome to make a booking. Please note: Our greenhouses are currently closed for renovation and will reopen in May 2027. Therefore, all guided tours take place outdoors. SchoolsPreschool, compulsory school, upper secondary school, adult education (Komvux), fol

https://www.botan.lu.se/en/visit-us/book-guided-tour - 2026-04-21

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

https://www.botan.lu.se/en/visit-us/book-your-wedding - 2026-04-21