Two main roads, the Van Rheede Avenue and Itty Achuthan Avenue, form the garden’s central arteries. The garden is thoughtfully divided into sectors, each with its own story to tell. Explore the Sacred Grove, a tribute to India’s 7,000-year-old tradition of plant worship, or marvel at the Butterfly Garden, a 20-terraced, one-acre sanctuary at the highest point of the property, home to numerous native butterfly species. Other must-visit areas include the Cycads and Palms Garden, Kadalivanam, the Malabar Garden, and the Pepper Garden.
The garden is organized into 14 sectors; please click the icons below to see more of each sector
This section showcases plants of ecological importance, with 13 grasses arranged in the geometric pattern of the Star of David. It highlights traditional medicinal uses, climbers supported by steel structures.
Centered around the Sleeping Lady statue, a large scale replica of the famous one in the island of Malta,, this area combines cultural history with biodiversity. It features trees that support epiphytic plants and attract birds, reinstating the interdependence of flora and fauna
A collection of over 50 organically grown vegetables, emphasizing sustainable agriculture and the importance of chemical-free cultivation.
A living exhibit of the Western Ghats' rich biodiversity, presenting endemic and historically significant plants. It emphasizes the ecological, medicinal, and economic roles of these species while reflecting the essence of the Hortus Malabaricus volumes.
Focuses on the varieties of Bananas and selected plants from the islands of Andamans.
Focuses on ancient cycads and diverse palms, illustrating their historical significance, unique reproduction processes, and conservation importance
Known as “Black Gold” or the “King of Spices,” this sector features 25 pepper varieties intercropped with bananas and native plants like Malabar wild nutmeg, blending plantation crops with wild tree species.
The Sacred Pathway begins at the end of the Pepper Garden and has the sacred plants worshiped in India during its five phases of cultural evolution
Xerophytic plants portray nature’s remarkable ability to adapt to harsh, water-stressed environments. They acheive this by reducing leaf size, the stem taking the role of photosynthesis. The garden conserves 3 species of xerophytes referred in Hortus malabaricus book.
A special conservatory has been created to conserve seasonal plants, by levelling earth around cut wall terrain. The conservatory features 212 species referred to in Hortus malabaricus. Individual planter boxes are marked out using cobblestones, instead of earthen pots.
Highlights the ecological importance of aquatic plants, their habitats, and their role in sustaining water ecosystems, focusing on species that are in the HM volumes and those endemic to the western ghats
A scientifically designed 20 terraced garden supporting butterfly life cycles through native host plants. It emphasizes the ecological significance of butterflies, their behaviors, and conservation strategies, offering an immersive experience with a viewing deck under construction
Bamboo groove is the walkway bordering the forest fringe, where natural regeneration is left unattented as these group of plants vegetative propagation by culms. More than 35 species of bamboo are conserved in the groove and around Hortus garden
A fringe area of deciduous forest slope along Wadakkanchery reserve forest, is currently being conserved as a part of Hortus garden. The preserve is spread out in 7 acres.
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