Come September, Delhi To Get Its First Cactus Garden; Details Here

Delhi is set to unveil its first cactus garden in September. This innovative project is spearheaded by the city’s civic body. The garden will be a unique addition to Delhi’s horticultural attractions.

Delhi To Get 1st Cactus Garden

In the Shahdara neighbourhood of the city, Delhi’s Municipal Corporation is creating the city’s second and first cactus gardens with funding from the Central Government’s AMRUT program. As per an article by India Today, the project is part of a 1.45-acre park situated near Deshbandhu Apartments in east Delhi’s IP Extension. It is expected to complete its construction by September.

The cactus garden is being developed in one of Delhi’s prominent parks. The design of the garden incorporates various sections dedicated to different species of cacti and succulents. Pathways will meander through the garden, allowing visitors to explore and appreciate the unique characteristics of each plant. The layout also includes seating areas, informational boards, and shaded spots to ensure a comfortable and educational experience for visitors. In the long term, the cactus garden aims to become a centre for research and conservation.

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Inside The New Garden

The idea for a cactus garden in Delhi emerged from the need to create a sustainable and low-maintenance green space that could thrive in the city’s climate. There will be a state-of-the-art playhouse in the garden that can host fifteen to twenty different kinds of cacti.

MCD authorities have stated that it will have water and temperature control systems. In addition, the garden will have 20 ferlo cacti, 50 melo cacti with caps, 500 cacti on root, 550 grafted ordinary helio cacti, and 200 coloured grafted ordinary helio cacti. There will be different landscaping concepts with rocks and pebbles. The park will also feature plant galleries showcasing a variety of succulents and other desert-adapted species. The civic organization plans to improve the remainder of the park by adding amenities for the comfort of visitors, such as shrubs, topiary plants, a grass lawn, and ten benches. The civic body saw an opportunity to introduce a garden that would not only beautify the urban landscape but also serve as an educational and recreational hub for residents and visitors.

Delhi’s first cactus garden underscores the importance of innovative and sustainable urban planning.

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