The Jardin Botanico is Bogota, Colombia, is an oasis in this city of 7 million. It has a tropical house, including one devoted to orchids which will be featured in a future post. Bogota is more than 7,000 feet above so it has a distinct flora of cooler growing plants. Since I just got back from Colombia, I thought I would throw up a few pictures to brighten up the late winter days!

pink passion flower
![]() stunning red flower--perhaps a mimosa? |
![]() Flowering Vriesea bromeliad |
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![]() Both bedding and exotic plants for sale |
![]() Beautiful palms are a highlight of the gardens |














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