Royal Floria Putrajaya 2015 has started!

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Royal Floria Putrajaya 2015 was officially launched on Saturday, 30th May 2015. This is the 8th Floria which is an annual flower and gardening festival held in Malaysia. The venue is at Anjung Floria, Precinct 4, Putrajaya, Malaysia. The period is from 30th May - 7th June 2015 which coincides with the Malaysian school holidays.

For details of the daily program activities, please click here.

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Starting this year, there is an entrance fee charged.

Tickets cost is as follows:
Malaysian: Adult (RM 5.00) Senior Citizen and Child (RM 1.00)
Non-Malaysian: Adult (RM 10.00) Child (RM 5.00)

You can also buy the tickets online but there is an additional charge (online fee) of RM 1.00 per adult: (Click here). The extra online charge can be summarized as follows:
Malaysian: Adult (RM 1.00) Child (FREE)
Non-Malaysian: Adult/Child (RM 1.00)

“Royal Floria Putrajaya 2015 has started!”, a copyrighted post, was written for My Nice Garden blog by Autumn Belle @ http://www.mynicegarden.com/ on 31st May 2015

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What's NEW this year is the Spring and Winter Gardens. There is a separate charge of RM 3.00 per person for entry to the Spring and Winter Gardens. At the time of writing this post, I have no photos to share about the Spring and Winter Gardens. I have already purchased the ticket but decided to postpone my visit to another day due to the extremely long queue.

Updated on 2nd June 2015: Winter Garden Show

Spring Garden Show:

Other highlights include the followings:

1. Feature Gardens - Pinwheel Garden, Galleria D'Floria, Fantasy Garden, English Garden and the permanent Malaysia-China Friendship Garden.

2. Special Gardens - PPJ (Perbadanan Putrajaya) Garden, Royal Garden, Spa Garden, PJH (Putrajaya Holdings) Garden, Cats Pavillion

3. Government & Corporate Gardens - Melaka Landscape Department (Visit to Melaka), Brightmark Sdn Bhd (Fancy and Vibrant, Whimsical Garden), Famcon Strength Sdn Bhd (Bucolic Garden of the Hobbits), State Governments of Johor (Outdoor Activities) and Trengganu (Marine Life), Tourism Malaysia (back to wilderness and Glamping), DBKL, MBPJ, MPSP, PKNS, Wetlands PPJ, Alam Flora, MARDI, Etc.

4. School and University Gardens

5. Designer Gardens by local and international designers and architects.

6. Garden Bazaar & Hortimart and Arts and Craft Pavilion

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Royal Floria Putrajaya 2015 was officially declared open by Her Majesty Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajah Haminah on 30th May 2015. Here she is taking a walk around the Royal Garden which is a replica of the Istana Seri Menanti palace of Negeri Sembilan featuring Minangkabau architecture.

The entrance to this garden features a pair buffalo horns (tanduk kerbau). This garden is landscaped with palm trees, native plants and ornamental shrubs. Highlights include a water fountain with the royal crest of Negeri Sembilan and replicas of the Panca Persada or Balai Bersiram and the Tahta Rencana or Royal Carriage.

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The booth representing Embassy of Ecuador at the Indoor Floral Pavilion.
The words "ama la vida" is Spanish meaning "Loves Life".
This simple Spanish phrase is the national slogan of the nation of Ecuador.

The International Orchids Competition is held indoors and located just next to (and connecting to) the Floral Pavilion.

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 Representatives from Latina Farms promoting Ecuadorian Roses at the booth of The Embassy of Ecuador.

Ecuadorian Roses are among the finest roses in the world.Ecuadorian These roses are exhibited for the first time at Floria Flower and Garden Festival at Royal Floria Putrajaya 2015. Don't miss the chance to see the world famous Ecuadorian Roses at Putrajaya Floria. View them here inside the Indoor Floral Pavilion along teh Embassy Booths. The roses are not available for sale at Malaysian florists yet, and are all imported. 

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 Ecuadorian Roses

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Ecuadorian Roses 

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Hippeastrum Lilies in many colours are on display.
Some flowers are quite huge, the size of the palm of my hand!

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Members of Liliaceae are the hightlight of Floria 2015, theme "Tapestry of Hues"

How to go there:
1. When using WAZE, type Anjung Floria Precinct 4, Putrajaya

2. When driving, enter via the KLIA expressway and you should reach Jambatan Saujana which is right next to Floria site.

3. Public transport - bus/train from KL Sentral to Putrajaya Sentral, thereafter feeder buses to Floria site. Train - take KLIA Express train from KL Sentral. The train fare is RM 9.50. Stop at Putrajaya/Cyberjaya train station which is connected to Putrajaya Sentral Bus Station. Look for the Floria bus at Platform 4, the bus fare is RM 0.50.

Additional information or enquiries, please visit Royal Floria Putrjaya website here or facebook here.

Royal Floria Putrajaya 2015 Flower & Garden Festival

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Floria 2015 is scheduled to be held from 30th May to 7th June 2015

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The theme flower this year is Lily. The theme this year is "Lily- Tapestry of Hues". Basically, members of the Liliaceae, Hippeastrum and Amarylidaceae families will be the highlights of this year's flora festival.

“Royal Floria Putrajaya 2015 Flower and Garden Festival”, a copyrighted post, was written for My Nice Garden blog by Autumn Belle @ http://www.mynicegarden.com/ on 23rd May 2015.

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I went to the venue today and find that it is already full of preparation activities.

Below are some of the footage as we countdown to the opening day.

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What's new is the Spring and Winter Gardens.

Hopefully, we see lots of Daylilies, Stargazer Lilies, Oriental Lilies, Amaryllis lilies, Hippeastrum hybrids, also lots of tulips and roses. I wonder what other temperate flowers will be on show!

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What is your expectation of an International flower show?

MAHA 2014 Serdang - Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Show

1. Visitors Guide

MAHA 2014 is THE EVENT that we gardeners and everyone else related to the agriculture industry is looking forward to.

The theme of MAHA 2014 is "Agroteknologi Pemangkin Transformasi" (Agrotechnology - Catalyst for Transformation).

This year, MAHA is held on 20th - 30th November 2014

The venue is MAEPS (Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang), a 100 hectare facility owned by Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry. MAEPS is located very near to Putrajaya, Malaysia's administrative capital. It is also midway between Kuala Lumpur and KLIA.

2. The road leading to MAHA 2014 venue

MAHA stands for Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture & Agrotourism Show. It is a biennial event held to promote Malaysia's agri-based industries, incorporating the latest in technology, research knowledge and innovation.

The official name of the event is MAHA 2014 & HPPK.

HPPK stands for Hari Peladang, Penternak & Nelayan Kebangsaan (The Farmer's Livestock Producers and Fisherman's Day)

3. Stalls at the Gate 2 entrance

The first 2 days i.e. 20th and 21st Nov (10am - 6pm) is opened to Trade Visitors Only, meaning that

1. It is opened to professionals, trade and business visitors by invitation or business card registration only
2. Admision is free but registration is required 
3. Children below 12 years old are not allowed in
4. Visitors have to be properly attired. 
5. Visitors who are inappropriately dress, in bermudas, shorts, sandals and slippers are not permitted to enter
6. The organisers have the discretion to refuse entry to certain visitors  

4. Parking area

MAHA 2014 will be opened to the PUBLIC on 22nd - 30th Nov 2014

There is ample parking space. Visitors can enter via Gate 1 (Hospital Serdang way) or Gate 2 (SKVE) way. You need to park at the allocated parking areas and thereafter walk towards the Entrance where free "hop-in hop-off" buses are available to transport you to the designated locations. Collect the Visitors Guide (Panduan Pengunjung) and plan where you want to visit first. This way, you don't waste time going to the wrong places. I usually spend my time sight-seeing and photography first and later go shopping at the bazaars just before going home. This way you don't have to lug around heavy stuff that you had purchased earlier.

Remember to bring along an umbrella, drinking water, wear comfortable clothes and shoes and don't forget to bring trolley or basket/recycle bag if you intent to do shopping. I'm pretty sure that you can't resist that! There are a few bazaars here.

“MAHA 2014 Serdang - Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Show”, a copyrighted post, was written for My Nice Garden blog by Autumn Belle @ http://www.mynicegarden.com/ on 21st November 2014

5. Bus Stop cum Information Counter

This 'pondok bas' or bus stop is provided with canopy shade and plastic chairs to sit on while waiting for the buses to transport you to the respective venues. You can ask the officials in red T-shirts and identify tags to help you go to the right location.

6. Location map

There are 4 route maps to select for the free bus shuttle service provided.

7. Shuttle bus

The buses are painted in 4 different colours.

Look out for the route signage i.e. A, B, C or D.

8. Bazaar 

This open air bazaar with white canopies are selling all kinds of agriculture and floriculture stuff. The building in the background is the Main Exhibition Hall.

9. xhibition Hall area

This is where the Main Exhibition Halls, State Pavilions and IAT 1 & 2 Bazaars are located.
The IAT Bazaars are located indoors and air-conditioned. Here you can sample and purchase food, beverages and other products from the food technology and industrial sector.

Below are some photos taken at the Main Exhibition Hall:

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 Verticle gardens and indoor gardening ideas, incorporating herb and vegetables growing in the modern lifestyle.

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Air plants for terrariums. 

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 Free fruit juice tasting.

Tropical fruits are used.

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Urban Agriculture showcase

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Hydroponics method incorporating fish rearing to combat mosquitoe larvae problem.

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Vertical Garden of herbs and vegetables, using a hollow pillar.

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Terrarium Competition for schools and showcase of contesting entries. 

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Vertical gardening using metal rack and planter boxes.

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The MARDI booth where they have produced seedlings in glass bottles using the tissue culture method. Some examples of plants produced this way are herbs like ginger, and fruit trees such as the banana Pisang Berangan and Pisang Tanduk.

Finally, dear friends and shoppers, do remember to REJECT and DON’T BUY (TAK NAK BELI!) any jungle plants that may be endemic, endangered, protected or near extinction. They usually looked stressed, like it had been pulled out with leaves, roots or stems covered with moss/lichens and come in only one or limited specimens per species. Buy the cultivated ones which are sold in bulk, look green and clean and from reputable nurseries. There are really many many stalls in a major agricultural exhibition and it is difficult to control what the vendors bring in to sell every day. I know you can do it! Abstain and be a responsible, ethical shopper!

Let us:
1. NOT encourage illegal collection of wild and endangered native plants (many are orchids).
2. NOT encourage orchid smuggling and illegal orchid trading.
3. BUY only those which are cultivated for gardening.

Together, let’s ensure a more colourful MOTHER EARTH for our children, grandchildren and future generations. The future is in our hands. I know you can do it!

Contact details:
MAHA 2014 Secretariat
MARDI HQ
43400 Serdang, Selangor
Malaysia
Tel: +6011-1288 7220, +6011-2332 7400, +011-2806 7001
Fax: +603-8945 3816
Website: here

Putrajaya Floria 2014 Highlights

Mesmerizing Colours of Putrajaya 2014 - Part 1

Part 2 - Spotlight on Wedding Gardens - outdoors and indoors, table setting, floral bouquets, etc.

Putrajaya Floria 2012 - Bougainvillea Cultivars Part 2

12. Bougainvillea 'Apple Blossom'

Bougainvillea plants are easy to grow and maintain. Generally free of pests and diseases, they thrive best in our Equatorial climate where day and night are equal in length, hence they flower the whole year round. The flowers are in groups of 3 and quite inconspicuous. Their most attractive feature is the papery-thin but brightly coloured bracts that come in many shades.

You can also view my Youtube Video here.

Putrajaya Floria 2012 - Bougainvillea Cultivars Part 1

1. Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Poultonii'

Bougainvillea, the name itself conjures romance in the high seas .....

Putrajaya Floria 2012 - Garden Bazaar Part 2

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My previous post was about ornamentals. This post is about herbs, fruits, accessories and other stuff. Visiting the Garden Bazaar had been a great learning and eye-opening experience for me.

Oh dear, I just noticed the strawberry pot in my picture. I should have bought it!

Putrajaya Floria 2012 - Garden Bazaar Part 1

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Part of the fun of going to the Putrajaya Floria  2012 is the Garden Bazaar. I will always visit this section just before I go back. I often intent to window shop only but always ended up buying something!

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Many growers and nursery owners set up stall here. Some of them are from other states, eg. Kuala Kangsar, Melaka, Penang and Johor. These nurseries are located in the outskirts and countryside. There is really a lot of choices and varieties of plants, including those we rarely see and can't get from our local nurseries. I'm sure they get their supply from these nurseries. Now's the time to be more adventurous.

This is fun! The plants look so fresh and healthy. You can find bougainvilleas, lantana, pentas, roses, vinca, angelonia, gerbera daisies, balloon flowers, gloxinias, verbena, big and brightly coloured hibiscus, bauhinia kockiana, ylang-ylang, rangoon creeper, ixora rose, rose begonia, Euphorbia milii, sunflowers, jasmines, gardenias, clerodendrums, ornamental bananas, ornamental pomegranate flowers, plumeria, cactuses, foliage plants, air plants, epiphytes, heliconias, bird of paradise flowers, pine trees, hyrangea (blue, purplish white, pink) and gingers ..... in poly bags and plastic pots/ceramic pots ready to give an instant lift to our home gardens. Hey, I even saw a visitor begged a vendor to sell off a pretty pink miniature rose plant together with the decorative container he used to promote his ceramic wares. He sold it for RM 35 and the customer was ecstatic!

Orchid sellers have a section of their own.

But I can't find the Epiphyllum oxypetalum (night blooming cereus / bunga bakawali)! Last year, I found a single plant but the asking price was RM 55. I didn't buy it. Now I am still regretting my decision because I have not found any nursery that has EO for sale :(

Putrajaya Floria 2012 - Bougainvillea Competition Entries

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This post has been updated with pictures. The You-tube video is at the bottom post.

Putrajaya Floria 2012 - Orchids and Caladiums

1. Phal. I-Hsin Dalmatian

Phalaenopsis I-Hsin Dalmatian

2. Caladium Cosmic Flare

Caladium Cosmic Flare

3. Onc. Green Valley Honey 'Sweet Lady'

Oncidium Green Valley Honey 'Sweet Lady'

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Caladium Sweetheart

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Phalaenopsis Dpts. 1-Hsin Waltz

6. Caladium Empress

Caladium Empress

7. Oncidium Btcm. Hwuluduen Chameleon

Oncidium Btcm. Hwuluduen Chameleon

8. Caladium The Joker

Caladium The Joker

9. Odontocidium Wildcat 

Odontocidium Wildcat

10. Phal. Baldan's Kaleidoscope

Phalaenopsis Baldan's Kaleidoscope

11. Phal Baldan's Kaleidoscope

The exhibitor has beautifully combined caladiums with orchids in a tropical garden theme.
Coloured foliage with exotic flowers!

12. Odontocidium Wildcat 'Rainbow'

Odontocidium Wildcat 'Rainbow'

Which one is your favourite?

“Floria 2012-Orchids and Caladiums”, a copyrighted post, was written for My Nice Garden blog by Autumn Belle @ http://www.mynicegarden.com/ on 3rd July 2012.

13. Top - Hanging oncidiums