Krohn Conservatory

day of the year you may want to check out the beauty of nature, the doors are always open and ready for you to take a trip inside. For fans of foliage and other flora, there is no better place in town to see just how many forms of vegetation the world around us have to offer. It's a must for any nature lover.

There are numerous fascinating exhibits held within the walls of the Krohn Conservatory, and each offers a little bit different look at the natural world of plants, all of which are far from what you would expect so close to your Cincinnati apartment. You can start out at the Palm House, an indoor rainforest complete with palms, rubber and banana trees, and numerous other tropical species, as well as a 20-foot cascading waterfall. Also on display are several gorgeous ground plants and ferns, as well as breathtaking orchids. Next you can check out the Tropical House, filled to the brim with every variety of fern, as well as chocolate trees, pomegranate trees, vanilla vine, and even a dwarf banana tree. You can also find here a beautiful collection of cycads, bromelia and begonias surrounding two small pools. For something a bit different, explore the Desert Garden, which holds several species of cacti and succulents, as well as Yuccas, Agaves, Aloes and Crassulas. Also make sure to check out their fine collection of Bonsai, which holds a massive collection of the gorgeous oriental tree. The most popular spot in the collection is the Floral Display, which holds the seasonal floral shows, which change with each season. Always on display, however, as the gorgeous flowering citrus trees, including orange, kumquat, grapefruit, and a huge Ponderosa lemon tree. No matter what manner of flora you fancy, you'll find it on beautiful display here at the Krohn Conservatory.

Nature lovers may not several spots around town to explore the world of nature, but no locale in town can offer such a variety of different environments to explore. Cincinnati apartment-ites looking for the perfect place to peruse plants need look no further, for with its many displays that are available all year long, there's never an end to the fun and education to be had.