HortPark
H o rt P ark is the first one-stop gardening hub in Singapore and in Southeast Asia.
At HortPark, gardening-related activities as well as recreational, educational, research
and retail activities are brought together in a park setting. The park features different
themed gardens, each highlighting the unique qualities of carefully selected plant species.
Here are some gardens you must visit :
Butterfl y G a r d e n
Singapore is home to 295 species of butterflies. Spot the different types of “flying jewels”
we have, including the Common Birdwing which is the largest butterfly found in Singapore.
Edib l e Gard e n (H e rb, Ve g e ta bl e a n d Fru it G a rd e n s )
Take in the sights and smells of common and exotic edible plants grown here, and learn
about the uses and many benefits that these plants can provide. These gardens are a
testimony that edible gardens can be functional, educational, and yet attractive.
Vertic al Gre e n e ry
Besides providing thermal insulation for buildings, plants grown on vertical gardens
also filter the air and provide habitats for urban wildlife.
Pitter Patter P o tte r G a rd e n
Explore the Pitter Patter Potter Garden where all your five senses (taste, sight, hearing,
touch and smell) will be tantalised. The garden features a Seed Dispersal Garden, a
Recycling Garden, an Organic Play Centre and a Classroom in a Garden.
Spot these interesting flora and fauna:
Bl ue Pea P l a n t (H e rb G a rd e n )
Do you know that the flowers from the Blue Pea Plants are
widely used to colour food such as the nonya kueh?
Pandan ( He rb G a rd e n )
Pandan leaves are widely used for adding an
aromatic touch to rice and curry dishes. But do you
know that Pandan leaves are also used as a natural
cockroach repellent?
El ephant Cre e pe r P l a n t (S il ve r G a rd e n )
The Elephant Creeper gets its name because of its large leaves which
resemble an elephant’s ears. The next time you see an Elephant Creeper,
be sure to touch the furry underside of its leaves.
Carpenter B e e (S il ve r G a rd e n )
Unlike its counterpart, the Bumblebee, the Carpenter Bee
builds its nest in dead wood. While many may fear the
Carpenter Bee because of its large size, they are completely
harmless and they seldom attack.
Sponge Go u rd (Ve g e ta bl e G a rd e n )
The Sponge Gourd has many uses. The dried fruit is used as a loofah, and parts of the plant
can be used to create kitchen sponges, furniture or even a natural remedy for jaundice.
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To find out more about the flora and fauna we have, visit w ww.nparks.gov.sg/educat ion