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The conservatory of institute is in area of 1370 sq. mt. and meant for house plants
from tropical and subtropical climates. There are nearly 550 species/cultivars of
plants including of some rare cycads.
The specially constructed house for growing Pteridophytes/Ferns is established in
an area of 400 sq. mt. The fern house is covered with mesh to cut excessive light
and equipped with pqrinklers and water filled channels to maintain humidity. Agermplasm
collection of 65 species of ferns and fern allies from India and abroad is maintained
in fern house.
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