The Lost World is the highest part of the Cloud Forest and up here, there are a number of fascinating plants that never cease to amaze me, such as the following:
- Phragmipedium (Family: Orchidaceae)
- Medinilla (Family: Melastomataceae)
- Paphiopedilum (Common Name: Slipper Orchid; Family: Orchidaceae)
- carnivorous plants Sarracenia (Common Name: North American Pitcher Plant; Family: Sarraceniaceae), Pinguicula (Common Name: Butterwort; Family: Lentibulariaceae), Drosera (Common Name: Sundew; Family: Droseraceae)
- Calanthe cultivars (Family: Orchidaceae)
Today's weather - sunny
This is a continuation of the earlier posts on the Cloud Forest. From the Miltoniopsis to the Streptocarpella, Medinilla and Rhododendron, these are some of the beautiful highlights on the mountain facade.
At the Crystal World, visitors are greeted by the numerous whitish stalagmites. The stalactite is missing here though. If the display is done such that the facade is enclosed like a cave with special lighting on the crystals, I am sure the whole thing would look much better and appealing.
Today's weather - sunny
I have not been to the Cloud Forest conservatory since planting started. That is, until 3 days ago.
When I stepped into the dome, I caught sight of the mountain and was instantly sold on its beauty. Walking up the mountain and on the aerial walkway only enhanced my experience further. I saw a number of my favourite plants e.g. Begonia, Medinilla, Rhododendron, Stretocarpella. I am so looking forward to see some other amazing plants like the Brugmansia.
It is so cool, literally speaking! While the Flower Dome is supposed to be a cool dry conservatory, this is a cool moist one. I must say kudos to the team who did an excellent job of planting up the mountain and I really look forward to the opening about a month from now when I can witness the tallest waterfall in Singapore.
