Welcome to the Biology Greenhouse
Appalachian State University's Biology Greenhouse and its staff support a variety of outreach, education, and research programs, while also providing opportunities for hands-on experimental learning. We welcome research projects, class experiments, community tours, and volunteers of any experience level.
Our collection hosts more than 1,200 taxa across more than 100 families, with representation from every continent except for Antarctica.
The Greenhouse is a great place to explore year-round, offering a warm and welcoming space filled with a diverse collection of plants. Visitors can discover everything from lush tropicals and striking succulents to North Carolina native perennials and fascinating carnivorous plants. There’s always something new to see — different species peak or bloom at various times of the year, so each visit offers a new experience!
Virtual Tour
Hours
The Greenhouse is open for tours on Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — stop by and take a look around!
To schedule a guided tour, complete the Greenhouse Class/Tour Request Form or email us at biologygreenhouse@appstate.edu. Note: Parking is limited, so we ask that arrangements be made in advance if you plan on visiting with a large group.
Location
The Greenhouse is located off of State Farm Rd, at 211 Dale St, Boone, NC 28607.
Taking the AppalCART? The Gray and Wellness District routes stop across from the Greenhouse, at the State Farm Parking Lot.
Meet the Corpse Flower, Mongo!
Corpse flowers are notorious for their rotting smell, an adaptation for pollination by carrion insects. The Greenhouse’s Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), named Mongo, bloomed for the first time in November 2023:
App State’s Rare Corpse Flower, Mongo, Blooms in Biology Greenhouse - Appalachian Today
Mongo broke dormancy early summer of 2025 and, as of December 2025, Mongo is fully in its leaf stage, which typically lasts another 12 months. Stop by the Greenhouse to meet Mongo and learn more!
Connect with Us
To subscribe to our monthly newsletter and to receive email updates, complete this form. To stay up-to-date on what's happening at the Greenhouse, follow us on social media. We're on Instagram (@appstategreenhouse) and Facebook (App State Biology Greenhouse).
Contact Us
To contact the Greenhouse, email biologygreenhouse@appstate.edu.
Volunteer with Us
Sign up to volunteer here. No prior plant knowledge required – we’re open to all ages and experience levels. Volunteers learn species anatomy and identification, propagation and pruning techniques, pest identification and control, and plant maintenance and upkeep.
Support Us
To support the Greenhouse, visit givenow.appstate.edu/biology.