Kuala Lumpur- Orchid and hibiscus gardens

Amongst Kuala Lumpur’s many attractions are two wonderful flower-filled enclaves, Taman Bunga Orchid and Taman Bunga Raya or the Kuala Lumpur Orchid and Hibiscus Gardens. Both these gardens are located atop a small hillock situated within KL’s famed Lake Garden Complex.
The Kuala Lumpur Orchid Garden
The Orchidaceae or the exotic orchid is a much loved and admired bloom in Malaysia, and in a nod to its popularity, the Kuala Lumpur Orchid Garden hosts more than 800 varieties of orchids sourced from all parts of the globe. Malaysia, itself hosts many varieties of this much venerated flower, which is present in abundance in the country’s many lush rainforests terrains like Taman Negara, the Kinabalu National Park and others.
The founding of the Kuala Lumpur Orchid garden dates back to 1986, when this flower-filled paradise was a set up to showcase Malaysia’s vast native collection of  Orchids. Since then, the garden has been expanded to include blooms not only from Malaysia but from around the world as well.
The Orchid garden today features several varieties of wild as well as hybrid orchids. To ensure the flowers have maximum exposure, the garden uses display props like a semi-circular pergola for displaying climbing and epiphytic varieties and a rock garden for exhibiting terrestrial varieties of orchids. Orchids of various sizes and shapes are on display at the garden.
The Orchid garden is also equipped with a breeding and research center which explores methods to grow and conserve this much admired bloom. A small section of the garden is designated as a retail area, where visitors can buy live orchids and various orchid-themed souvenirs. Specialist growers are also on hand to provide information about growing and caring for the many varieties of orchids on display.
The Hibiscus Garden

The Hibiscus flower has much significance for Malaysians, for this bloom which is commonly referred to as the 'Queen of Tropical Flowers', is the national flower of Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur’s Hibiscus Garden which is situated adjacent to the Orchid Garden, exhibits more than 200 varieties of Hibiscus or Bunga Raya (Malay) flowers.
The picturesque Hibiscus garden features a terraced landscape, populated with several varieties of this much loved bloom, including single and multiple varieties, which are present in various shades.  More than forty varieties of local hybrid hibiscus flowers and sixty-five  varieties of hibiscus hailing from overseas, line the many pathways and terraces of the garden. Shimmering water bodies, a small fountain and benches, offering visitors a chance to rest and enjoy the fragrant surroundings further enhance the décor of this tranquil, bloom-filled paradise.
If have a passion for flowers, then a viewing of  these gorgeous gardens should be included as must-do attractions on any trip to Kuala Lumpur