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World Of Phalaenopsis Ulu Yam Baharu In the midst and also hidden within a Malay Kampong in Ulu Yam, there is a beautiful Orchid farm. Yes and should not be really interpreted that way. In fact, this place World Of Phalaenopisis is not a farm. It activities is more towards that of a factory and in the same premises they attached a beautiful show room This company specialized in plant's tissue culture. In its compound they have many state of the art nurseries to propagate plants mainly exotic orchid plants and rare ornamental garden green. The company uses extensively Sphagnum Ferns for potting. They are retailing tiny baby plants at very affordable prices. That's the gist, Let's get on with the more pleasant part how they have this beautiful showroom attracting visitors. Part 1 - The way in # 1. A Google aerial map Shows Taman Sri Kamin and location of the destination.
# 2. From Batang Kali to Genting Highway Route This sign baord at the major cross junction. Shown on top f the signboard but proceed 12 O'clock towards Ulu Yam Baharu
# 3. Careful! turning left now. After a right angle turn on the main road, you have arrived. But, no signage to prompt but this milestone post is a good landmark. 100 m on turn left into THE Kampong - Taman Sri Kamin
# 4. The big signboard confirms Go straight into housing estate
# 5. I think it's the 3rd road junction - Left The first signage from the Farm on the right and you turn inside the left junction
# 6. Name of road Lorong Kianbang
#7. Narrow kampong road with quite a few turns More signage now
# 8. Two shaded car park for visitors This our haunt
# 9. One open car park Easily accommodate 20 cars in total
# 10. The Entryway or Main Hall During Covid time! up till now follow strict Protocol
Part 2 - Alternative route via Ulu Yam Baharu # 11. Heading for farm from Ulu Yam side Look for this turn off to Genting Highlands. Farm entrance is along this road
Part 3 - The main concourse # 12. Souvenir picture One for the Album
#13. Quite a few signage Another sign
#14. Lots of hanging plants Very impressive place at the first glance
#15. For those who loves green plants Ferns - quite a few varieties
#16. Musa related plants - cousin of Banana? Dwarf variety with pale leaves
#17. Hanging Boston Ferns How they manage to keep the Ferns looking so healthy?
#18. Common Orchid Very large extra-ordinary blooms
#19. Variety of species Names? Really "Greek" to us
#20. In another part of the hall The Ferns were were less matured and not flourishing as compared to the other lots
Part 4 - The Orchid Sales section #21. Plant on display with tagged prices Only one show room
#22. Very well displayed plants with emphasis on variety Combined - the scene was very colorful indeed
Part 6 - Garden plants - indoor type #23. Calathea Picturata Goeppertia picturata is native to Brazil and is unique in that it has a solid green band around the perimeter of the leaf, with a pale interior.
#24. Plants in Kokedama Pink Syngonium podophyllum
#25. More Kokedama This time with pink Anthurium
#26 Not so common Calathea Calathea Wavestar - Calatheas owe their name to the Greek word for basket. The flowers are in a sort of basket. The Calathea is family of the Marantaceae. The plant has its origins in tropical regions of South America. The Wavestar is found in Brazil as undergrowth.
#27. Australian Bird Nest Ferns Microsorium punctatum "Grandiceps" - very rare. An easy growing fern that enjoys fairly neutral, moist soil and not too much shade. The leathery fronds droop and end in cresting branches.
#29. Australian Bird Nest Ferns Asplenium australasicum - the birds nest fern, is an epiphytic fern that sends out large fronds from a central point, making a lovely nest shaped plant. Once established, they can grow quite large, making a dramatic statement for a shaded or semi shaded position. They can grow in trees, on rocks, or can grow in a well drained but moist soil. They also make good container plants.
#30. Dwarf Banana Musa "Dwarf Cavenish"
Part 7 - Creative Gift section #31. Exotic Orchids Doritaenopsis hybrids
#32. Moth Orchids Phalaenopsis also known as Moth Orchids, is a genus of about 70 species of plantsin the family Orchidaveae. Orchids in this genus are monopodial epiphytes or lithophytes with long coarse roots, short leafy stems and long lasting flat flowers arranged in a flowering stem that often branches near the end.
#33. Showroom display Phalaenopsis - The theme of this place
#34. Burst of colours
#35. Cyrtopodium Cyrtopodium often abbreviated "Cyrt" in horticulture is a genus of more than 40 species of epiphytes and terrestrial orchids found in Florida and Mexico through to Argentina.
#36. More Moth Orchids Sorry for the over exposure as the white on the flowers was very brilliant
#37. Moth Orchids Big variety of colors and pattern
#38. Phalaeonopsis "White Willd Orchid" This Moth Orchid is notable for its small but aundant flowers. The white bloom also are long lasting providing elegant decor for home and office. Name came from Carl Ludwig Willdenow
#39. Doritaenopsis Special sub-species
#40. Dendrobium gatton Sunray Orchid This is a large orchid boasting of its long arching to pendulous racemes
#41. Phalaeonopsis Violacea A big cluster of plants together
#42. Oncidium Space Race "Coco" This is a hybrid whose flowers includes cute bright yellow lips
Part 8 - Special display #43. Burst of Kokedama This time plant with hanging creepers
#44. Unique display Monstera Deliciosa with Bird Nest Ferns - both hanging on the wall with little potted media. Just pondering how they sustain the prolific growth and the size of plants
Part 8 - I take a rest #45. Too much walking I needed to rest my legs after all the walking
#46. Why not? Should stayed in an air-con area I took more than one time rest. The place was compact but for plants lovers, had plenty to go through
Part 9 - Upgraded Coffee Terrace #48. New Coffee Terrace Fantastic ambience - The Florescence Cafe lies at the back of the nursery, offers some hot food, desserts and beverages, with astonishing view of the Water Lilies pond
. #49. Dining area Sorry! Term Cash Only!
Bye! That's all From the many vast over the years I could see that management of this establishment shifting its goal post. From the entrance, the person on duty would give out visitors past in accordance to the intention of your visit. Then the Cafe was gradually expanded and upgraded to very good standards. May not be a profitable profit centre but definitely a crowd puller. making the all visitors, a memorable one. Example of comments
Place has a nice calming ambience. Meant for people
to chillax and soak up nature.
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