The world's first butterfly garden in an airport is designed as a tropical butterfly habitat with a profusion of flowering plants, lush greenery and a 6m high grotto waterfall. Encounter over 1,000 tropical butterflies from as many as 40 species during the different seasons of the year. Educational corners and individual enclosures let you witness the breeding and feeding of butterflies at close range.
Butterfly Garden's Signature Plants
Red Powderpuff Plant
Scientific name: Calliandra tergemina
Calliandra tergemina, commonly known as Red Powderpuff Plant, is an evergreen shrub or small tree. It is a fast growing plant which grows under partial shade. Its bright red flowers are attractive to butterflies.
Calliandra tergemina is one of the nectar-producing plants found in the Butterfly Garden that serve as food for the butterflies.
Egyptian Star Cluster
Scientific name: Pentas lanceolata
Pentas lanceolata are sun-loving plants. They produce five-petaled flowers which come in red, white, lavender, purple, or shades of pink, making it extremely attractive to butterflies.
Pentas lanceolata is one of the nectar-producing plants found in the Butterfly Garden that serve as food for the butterflies.
Indian Holly
Scientific name: Leea rubra
Leea rubra is a shrubby plant which thrives well under partial shade. The butterflies are attracted to their crimson inflorescence.
Leea rubra is one of the nectar-producing plants found in the Butterfly Garden that serve as food for the butterflies.