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Nepenthes: The Plant That Turned a Leaf Into a Stomach

The Plant That Turned a Leaf Into a Stomach Nepenthes By Biól. Evelyn Martinez-Cuevas July 12, 2026 There are plants with magnificent flowers. There are some with peculiar scents. And then there are the Nepenthes, which decided to solve the problem of nutrient-poor soil by turning their leaves into biomechanical digestive traps straight out of […]

Mexican Orchid of the Month: Leochilus crocodiliceps

Mexican Orchid of the Month: Crocodile-Headed Leochilus  Leochilus crocodiliceps By Biól. Karen Muñoz July 7, 2026 During the month of July, a tiny inhabitant of the Vallarta Botanical Garden draws special attention: Leochilus crocodiliceps, an orchid whose name refers to the species’ most striking feature. Although its flowers are small, barely reaching about 2 cm […]

A Living Museum, but there’s more to us than meets the eye!

A Living Museum, but there’s more to us than meets the eye! Our 2025 Annual Report is your way into the fascinating stories, facts, and figures behind the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. By Christopher Jacobs Julio 3, 2026 Twenty years ago, the land where the Vallarta Botanical Gardens now stand was a patchwork of cow pastures […]

Mexican Bird of the Month: Habia rubica

Mexican Bird of the Month: Red-crowned Ant-Tanager Habia rubica By Biól. Karen Muñoz Julio 1, 2026 What is that sound coming from the trees? Keep your ears open and observe carefully, as this month’s bird is usually easier to hear than to see. It is the Red-crowned Ant-tanager (Habia rubica), a shy species that typically […]

Mexican Orchid of the Month: Bletia macristhmochila

Mexican Orchid of the Month: Bletia macristhmochila By Biól. Adolfo Servin June 5, 2026 The orchid of the month for June is one of the most beautiful and ephemeral species in our flora: Bletia macristhmochila. It is a geophytic plant, meaning a species capable of storing energy reserves underground in tubers or pseudobulbs during unfavorable […]

Mexican Bird of the Month: Cypseloides niger

Mexican Bird of the Month: Cypseloides niger By Biól. Adolfo Servin June 3, 2026 The bird of the month for June is a species as remarkable as it is elegant: the Black Swift (Cypseloides niger). This medium-sized bird is characterized by its almost entirely black or dark brown plumage. In flight, it can be easily […]

Guardianes de Encinos: estudiantes de El Cuale comprometidos con la conservación

Oak Guardians: El Cuale Students Committed to Conservation By Cristóbal Sánchez May 23, 2026 On April 15 and 16, 2026, a follow-up visit was conducted for the oak conservation project in the Sierra El Cuale, in western Jalisco. This activity was carried out in collaboration with Dr. Maribel Arenas, a researcher from UNAM’s FES Iztacala […]

Mexican Orchid of the Month: Encyclia adenocarpos

Mexican Orchid of the Month: Encyclia adenocarpos By Biól. Oscar Rodríguez Ramos  May 12, 2026 The orchid of the month for May is a modest yet undeniably beautiful orchid: Encyclia adenocarpos. It is characterized by pear-shaped pseudobulbs and fairly thin, long leaves. The labellum and the column of the flower are tightly joined, as if […]

Did you know that the pineapple isn’t actually a fruit? The answer lies in its flowers

Did you know that the pineapple isn’t actually a fruit? The answer lies in its flowers… Ananas comosus var. bracteatus By Biól. Cristóbal Sánchez and Esthefanía Beltrán May 7, 2026 If you are looking for a striking, resilient tropical plant that is perfect for ornamental gardens, the Red Pineapple (Ananas comosus var. bracteatus) is one of […]