Floriculture is the art, science, and business of growing ornamental plants. Some ornamental plants are grown for outdoor use, others for interior decoration and special occasions.

Bird of Paradise plants are a marvelous combination of a distinctive shape and brilliant colours in flower!!

The Origin & Species: Native to South Africa , the bird of paradise is a large tropical herb that is a member of Musaceae or the banana family. The scientific name is Strelitzia reginae. The bird-of-paradise is classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Liliopsida, and order Zingiberales.

The Bird of Paradise flower is a spectacular blossom. Long stemmed flowers emerge from green boat-shaped bracts which are bordered in red or purple. The numerous pointed petals of brilliant orange are contrasted with an arrow-shaped tongue of vivid blue and which looks like a bird flying. Some species have white and blue also.

The Bird of Paradise garden is a treat to the eyes at DEE MANDALA.

Horticulture is a branch of agriculture that specializes in fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental shrubs and trees. Horticulture includes the production, distribution, and processing of fruits and vegetables for food. It also involves the use of plants in landscaping and in such decorations as corsages and floral arrangements.

Horticulture at DEE MANDALA has been the authoritative voice of gardening, providing inspiration, instruction, and entertainment for passionate gardeners. DEE MANDALA celebrates the simple pleasures of growing plants and creating gardens.

You are welcomed with a beautiful full-grown Papaya garden at the entrance of DEE MANDALA.

The passion fruit is a vigorous, climbing vine that clings by tendrils to almost any support. It can grow 15 to 20 ft. per year once established and must have strong support. It is generally short-lived (5 to 7 years).