In 1941 the eccentric opera singer and socialite Madame Ganna Walka bought the 37 acres that make up Lotusland with money from the fortunes she inherited after marrying – and then divorcing – a string of wealthy men. She spent the next four decades tending and expanding this incredible collection of rare and exotic plants from around the world; there are over 120 varieties of aloe alone. Come in summer when the lotuses bloom, typically during July and August.
Reservations are required for tours, but the phone is only attended from 9am to 5pm weekdays, 9am to 1pm Saturday.
