Orchids

Category: Nature > Garden

District: Madeira > Funchal > Funchal > Bairro de Santa Maria

Location:

The "Orchids" space is located in Funchal, within the urban area of the Santa Maria neighborhood. Its position offers visitors a perspective of the city, framed by the surrounding landscape.

A World of Orchids:

In this location, visitors can discover a vast botanical collection, with over fifty thousand orchid specimens. The diversity of species and sizes is remarkable, ranging from the largest orchids to the most minute, creating an atmosphere that evokes an authentic jungle, accessible throughout the year.

Legacy and Development:

"Orchids" was created in 1991 by the Pregetter family, of Austrian origin. For four generations, this family has dedicated its efforts to the study and development of plants. A distinctive aspect of the place is the possibility to observe the laboratory, where the entire process of cultivation and growth of these flowers takes place, offering a perspective on their delicate production.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt