GBG gets Rs 3 cr facelift; 32 new species arrive for 2nd season

Nearly 90 per cent of visitors to Ooty make it a point to visit the garden
Cactus plants featured at Government Botanical Garden in Ooty
Cactus plants featured at Government Botanical Garden in Ooty
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Further, new varieties of orchids and cactus plants have been introduced in view of the ongoing second tourist season. A total of 32 varieties of orchid plants, including Phalaenopsis, Paphiopedilum, and Dendrobium, along with ten varieties of cacti, such as Christmas cactus and old man cactus, have been introduced for public viewing.

In addition, around 5,000 saplings representing 25 varieties, including Tibetan berry, maple, pine and azalea have been planted in the garden. Saplings of maple, magnolia, pyracantha and flowering peach were also planted in the garden. The garden is expected to draw a huge crowd once the Christmas vacation commences.

Further, new varieties of orchids and cactus plants have been introduced in view of the ongoing second tourist season. A total of 32 varieties of orchid plants, including Phalaenopsis, Paphiopedilum, and Dendrobium, along with ten varieties of cacti, such as Christmas cactus and old man cactus, have been introduced for public viewing.

In addition, around 5,000 saplings representing 25 varieties, including Tibetan berry, maple, pine and azalea have been planted in the garden. Saplings of maple, magnolia, pyracantha and flowering peach were also planted in the garden. The garden is expected to draw a huge crowd once the Christmas vacation commences.

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