With the rapid development of science and technology,virtual simulation technology has become an increasingly important teaching tool in higher education.Virtual simulation technology can simulate various scenes and environments in the real world,provide students with real and comprehensive practical experience,and play an important role in improving students'practical ability and improving teaching quality.In this paper,the application of virtual simulation technology in higher education courses is practiced and thought.We introduced the concept,characteristics and application status of virtual simulation technology in higher education,summarized the advantages and challenges of this technology.Taking the teaching practice of applying virtual simulation technology in the course of Intelligent Horticulture as an example,we analyzed the problems existing in the application of virtual simulation technology in higher education courses,and put forward some suggestions for improvement in this paper.Finally,this paper put forward some thoughts on the application of virtual simulation technology in higher education and analyzes the future development trend,aiming at promoting the improvement of teaching quality,the training of innovative talents and the high-quality development of schools.