Discover the bold beauty of the Ruth Bancroft Garden’s cacti, some of our most iconic and unforgettable plants. Join us in search of the fleeting blooms of summer as these sculptural desert treasures put on their seasonal show. Along the way, learn about their fascinating adaptations and specialized care from the Garden’s horticulturalists and nursery managers, Teddy Spencer and Michael Rada. Whether you’re a longtime cactus lover or simply curious, this tour offers a lively look at some of the Garden’s most striking stars.

Additional Learning Opportunities

Want to learn more about the Cacti in the Garden? Check out our upcoming Dry Garden Botany webinars:

Cacti (Columnar and Opuntioid) (Webinar)

Cacti (Barrel & Globular) (Webinar)

Special Pop-up Sale

From 9:00 AM-12:00 PM we will also be having a special plaza POP-UP sale of seed grown cacti from the private greenhouses of Cactus Clinic (former RBG horticulturalist Szymon Szary) and Curator Brian Kemble. Come for the tour and go home with some new plants!