Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium

Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium The Moorten residence was originally built in Mediterranean style by photographer Stephen H. Willard (1894–1966).

The Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium is a 1-acre family-owned botanical garden specializing in cacti and other desert plants, located at 1701 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, Riverside County, California, United States. It is in the Colorado Desert ecosystem.HistoryThe Moorten Gardens were established in 1939 by Patricia and Chester "Cactus Slim" Moorten, Chester being one of the origi

nal Keystone Cops. The Moortens collected many of their own specimen plants from Baja California, mainland Mexico, and as far south as Guatemala. To recognize their contributions to the community, the Moortens were awarded "Golden Palm Stars" on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars.

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Palm Springs, CA

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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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