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KL Orchid & Hibiscus Gardens ~ Places to Visit in Kuala Lumpur
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A must go for flower enthusiasts, the garden is situated on a scenic hilltop within the Lake Gardens area. It's a 1 hectare of floral paradise, where you can admire the different varieties of orchids and hibiscus at one go.

orchid-lined walkwaysVarious species of orchid plants from around the world

Also known as Taman Orkid, the Orchid Garden houses a variety of orchid species from around the world, with some 800 species from Malaysia alone. A stone’s throw is the Hibiscus Garden that showcases more than
2,000 plants of hibiscuses.


potted orchids at for sale at a reasonable pricesThe Orchid Garden
This serene garden is embellished with water fountains, waterfall and a lotus pond to make it all the more enchanting. Here you can leisurely stroll through orchid-lined walkways and visit the pergolas, delighting in the exotic blooms.

The Kuala Lumpur Orchid Garden was established in the year 1986 and is located at the highest point of Lake Garden and is surrounded by lush greeneries. It was set up to showcase the various species of orchid plants in this region.

It is also a centre where the study and the conservation of the orchid are done. As you go up the pathway to you will come to the pergola where many orchids and a variety of other flowers are planted.

You will also encounter arrays of Heliconia collection here, sometimes called “lobster claws” or “parrot flowers” because of their beak-like “bracts” which can be orange, purple, red, yellow, pink, green or a combination of these..


Pergolas, showcase the various species of orchid plants in this region
Flower Bazaar
You can purchase a pot or two of orchids at a reasonable price. They are ranged in size from mature specimens to small cuttings. The smaller ones can be packaged in to bottles so that you can carry them with you on your trip home to nurture as a living reminder of your visit to Malaysia.

Orchid growers at the garden provide practical tips and advice on the art of orchid growing. However, weekends are by far the best day to come as the orchid garden is magically transformed into a flower bazaar that puts up for sale many unique species of orchids. Here bouquet of flowers and other plants are set for sale and the florists can also provide consulting services to teach the arts and tricks on growing these flowers.

The Orchid
The Orchid belongs to the family of Orchidacae and there are about 50,000 species of orchid all over the world, of which in the tropical countries, approximately 3,000 species have been found as to date. The flower structure of orchids gives them their character. Some are tiny and singular; others are elongated with numerous blossoms.

Two main types of orchids are found here, the wild orchid and hybrid orchids - the epiphytic orchids commonly grown in pieces of bricks, charcoal, Styrofoam pellets, fern roots and the terrestrial variety which grow and flower on the ground.

Wild orchid plants are usually much smaller than their commercially-grown hybrid counterparts but spectacular in its array of colours, patterns and sizes, having evolved over a millennia to attract to small insect pollinators and to take advantage of their specific habitats.


The Hibiscus Garden
An adjoining section is devoted to the Hibiscus, Malaysia's national flower. This section known also as Taman Bunga Raya in Malay showcases more than 2,000 varieties of hibiscuses. A terraced garden provides a strikingly colourful panorama of countless varieties of hibiscus. The hibiscus is the 'Queen of Tropical Flowers' among them is the rosa sinensis, Malaysia's national flower. It's called the "Bunga Raya".

The Hibiscus Garden has over 40 types of local-hybrid hibiscus and more than 65 types of overseas-hybrid hibiscus

In the Hibiscus Garden, the brightly-hued hibiscus blooms are planted along the footpaths and on the terraces within the compound of this beautiful, sprawling garden. You'll find varieties of rare and exotic blooms ranging from the single petal variety to multiple petal varieties in a range of colours and shades.

The garden has over 40 types of local-hybrid hibiscus and more than 65 types of overseas-hybrid hibiscus. Many unique shapes and colors of hibiscus are found here, each fully bloomed flower last only a day. The garden has also a small information centre and an exhibition centre.

Note
◊ The Orchid Garden is opposite the KL Bird Park and is opened from 9am to 6pm daily
◊ Admission to the Orchid Garden is free. Only on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays you have to pay a nominal RM1.
 

Best Way to Visit - Half Day KL Gardens & Bird Park Tour
The tour takes you here and other places such as the KL Bird park, Deer Park as well as to the Butterfly Park.


PLACES & SIGHTSEEING ~ LAKE GARDENS AREA
• PARLIAMENT HOUSE • NATIONAL MONUMENT • BUTTERFLY PARK • ORCHID & HIBISCUS GARDENS
• KL BIRD PARK • ISLAMIC ARTS MUSEUM • NATIONAL MOSQUE • OLD RAILWAY STATION
• NATIONAL MUSEUM

 

 

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