Nussbaum Greenhouse - Taylor University

10/05/2026

09/19/2026

Come visit us to see (and smell) some beautiful blooms and appreciate our incredible God's creation!

09/15/2026

Repot an orchid with me!

05/19/2026

Happy finals week Taylor! If you need a study break pop in the greenhouse! :)

05/08/2026

Happy Friday Taylor! Stop in and check out the orchids in the greenhouse this weekend! 🌸

05/06/2026

🌺 Chinese Hibiscus 🌺

(Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)

It thrives in warm, tropical climates and blooms almost year-round when cared for properly
Each flower typically lasts only 1–2 days, but the plant continuously produces new blooms
It comes in a wide range of colors—red, pink, yellow, orange, and even multicolored varieties
The flowers are often used in teas and traditional remedies in some cultures
It attracts pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds 🦋
Despite its delicate look, it can grow into a large shrub or small tree with the right conditions

Fun fact: In some cultures, hibiscus flowers symbolize beauty, and hospitality.

05/04/2026

“My soul, bless the Lord, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. He forgives all your iniquity; he heals all your diseases. He redeems your life from the Pit; he crowns you with faithful love and compassion. He satisfies you with good things; your youth is renewed like the eagle. The Lord executes acts of righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. He revealed his ways to Moses, his deeds to the people of Israel. The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in faithful love. He will not always accuse us or be angry forever. He has not dealt with us as our sins deserve or repaid us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his faithful love toward those who fear him. As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him. For he knows what we are made of, remembering that we are dust. As for man, his days are like grass — he blooms like a flower of the field; when the wind passes over it, it vanishes, and its place is no longer known. , But from eternity to eternity the Lord’s faithful love is toward those who fear him, and his righteousness toward the grandchildren of those who keep his covenant, who remember to observe his precepts. The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all. Bless the Lord, all his angels of great strength, who do his word, obedient to his command. Bless the Lord, all his armies, his servants who do his will. Bless the Lord, all his works in all the places where he rules. My soul, bless the Lord!”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭103‬:‭1‬, ‭3‬-‭22‬ ‭CSB‬‬

05/01/2026

Happy Friday Taylor! 🍃

04/29/2026

Desert Rose 🌵🌹
* Scientific name: Adenium obesum
* Type: Succulent flowering plant (not a true rose)
* Native range: Dry regions of East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula
* Adaptation: Stores water in its thick, swollen stem (called a caudex), which helps it survive drought
* Flowers: Produces trumpet-shaped blooms in shades of pink, red, white, and sometimes bi-color patterns
* Sunlight: Loves full sun and warm temperatures; it thrives in hot, dry climates
* Water needs: Very low—overwatering is one of the most common ways it dies
* Growth form: Can grow as a small shrub or even a miniature tree in ideal conditions
* Toxicity: All parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested due to toxic sap
* Dormancy: Often drops leaves in cooler or dry seasons to conserve energy

04/24/2026

Happy Grandparents day Taylor! Don’t forget to bring your grandparents to the Nussbaum Greenhouse! 🍃