Penang Botanic Gardens’ orchids in shameful state of neglect

A check by The Star found that the orchids died after the forest canopy above grew so large that the flowers were robbed of sunlight.

Jez Cotterell, a frequent park visitor in his 50s, said the Orchidarium has been in a neglected state when he started visiting the park about a year ago.“We have been here often, and the vivarium specially dedicated to the orchids looked deserted all the time, ” said Cotterell, who moved to Penang from United Kingdom several years ago.“It is a shame that such a wonderful place has been left neglected like this. Perhaps the authorities should do something, ” she said.

The Orchidarium was launched by the late Puan Sri Chui Kah Peng, wife of former Penang Chief Minister Tan Sri Koh Tsu Koon, in 1994.Penang Botanic Gardens curator Dr Saw Leng Guan said they were aware of the issue, adding that“There is less exposure of sunlight for the orchid plants as the Orchidarium is covered by the forest around it.

Saw said the management would put up signs at the Orchidarium and Cactus House to inform visitors about the restructuring plan.to enjoy fresh air, greenery, recreational facilities and be close to nature. The 29ha well-landscaped park is divided into 12 sections – Formal Garden, Lily Pond, Perdana Plant House, Tropical Rainforest Jungle Track, Fern House, Fern Rockery, Aroid Walkaway, Cactus House, Orchidarium, Horticulture Centre, Nursery and Quarry Recreational Park.

Among the trees that can be found here are rain trees, cannonball trees, Argus pheasant trees, candle trees and ebony trees.

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