HCC Greenhouse
Mission
The mission of the HCC Greenhouse is to provide a diverse and educational plant collection for the college community in an inclusive and accessible space.
Contact
Email
greenhouse@hcc.edu
Instagram
@hcc.greenhouse
Fast Facts
- There are around 150 different species of plants in the greenhouse
- Our most endangered plants are a Succulent Fig Cactus (Cissus adeyana) and a Mistletoe Cactus (Rhipsalis pentaptera), which are both critically endangered in the wild due to poaching and habitat loss
- Our greenhouse has produced edible fruits! We've had some common fruits such as limes, pineapples, and figs, and some uncommon fruits like the small tangy fruits of the Traveler's Friend Cactus (Ferocactus latispinus) and the sweet juicy fruit of the Monstera (Monstera deliciosa)
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hands-on learning
Biology students Jay and Keshav learn about plant propagation.
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putting down roots
A variety of Agave species propagating in water to regrow their root systems.
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plants for the people
Greenhouse Caretaker Avery Maltz prepares plants for a campus-wide event.
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succulent city
The succulent propagation tray.
