The Wheaton College greenhouses were built in the mid 1960's through a grant by the Esso Education Foundation. This site is a log of notable changes in the plants in these greenhouses.
Stapelia is a member of the Asclepiadaceae family. This species has very small flowers compared to that of others, some blooming to a size of 40 cm across. Having flies as pollinators, the flowers give off the odor of rotting meat.
posted by Jane Young @ 2:05 PM
Coleus is a member of the Labiatae family and is known for its colorful foliage. Flowers are frequently removed to keep the foliage brilliant. Pinching is required to keep plants bushy.
posted by Jane Young @ 9:35 AM
