Welwitschia – Just two leaves for a whole lifetime?

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Botanischer Garten

It grows in one of the driest regions on Earth, can live for a very long time, and produces only two leaves in its entire lifetime: Welwitschia mirabilis is an extraordinary plant in many ways. But what do its roots, seeds, and flower cones reveal about its astonishing way of life?

On this guided tour with garden ranger Stephanie Gasper , we ’ll get to know Welwitschia and its habitat better—and discover a special piece of Berlin history: Differences between two subspecies became apparent in plants grown at the Botanical Garden, differences that were later scientifically described.



Fancy a visit to the Botanical Garden? – Science After Work at the Botanical Garden

On the first Thursday of every month, scientists open the doors to their research and show what makes plants so endlessly fascinating. After work, before dinner—with intellect, heart, and humor.



Target audience: everyone

Duration: 90 minutes

Meeting point: Queen Luise Platz Visitor CenterTranslated with DeepL

Meeting point: Visitor Center, Entrance at Königin-Luise-Platz

Price info: 6.00 euros plus admission to the Botanical Garden

Price: €6.00

Next date:

• Date Thursday, 01/October/2026 18:00 bis 19:30
• Venue Botanischer Garten Berlin - Botanisches Museum
• Address Königin-Luise-Straße 6, 14195 Berlin-Steglitz