Lalbagh to get 2.5 acre garden inspired by Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay
Bengaluru's Lalbagh Botanical Garden may soon host a 2.5-acre garden inspired by Singapore's Gardens by the Bay. The Karnataka State Department of Horticulture (KSDH) is developing the new attraction using fog and mist technology for the first time. The project involves planting 50 different species that thrive in shade and mist, sourced from various regions in India such as Kerala, Odisha, and Himachal Pradesh.
M. Jagadeesh, Joint Director of Horticulture (Parks and Gardens), explained that the fog and mist technology is being used to cultivate climate-sensitive crops and ornamental plants in hill stations like Kodagu and Ooty. The project will use ultra-fine nozzles imported from Germany and a Reverse Osmosis (RO) facility to ensure purified water supply.
The department has also constructed 15 check dams to collect rainwater for irrigation. The new garden will feature shade-loving species such as Bird’s Nest Anthurium, Matchstick Bromeliad, Yucca gloriosa, and Elephant Ear plants, which will be introduced for the first time in Lalbagh.
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