To raise public interest in planting and promote greening, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will organise a horticultural education exhibition entitled "A Kaleidoscope of Foliage Plants" this weekend (November 14 and 15) from 10am to 5pm at the Arcade and the Green Education and Resource Centre of Kowloon Park. All are welcome and admission is free.
Foliage plants are prized primarily for the shape, colour, pattern, form, and texture of their leaves. While they may not necessarily bloom, their foliage stays lush all year round, offering high ornamental value. Generally adaptable to varying light conditions and easy to care for, they are suitable for planting indoors, serving both greening and decorative purposes. Snake plants, Swiss cheese plants and nerve plants are common foliage plants in Hong Kong.
Through this exhibition, members of the public can learn more about local and common foliage plants, including the function, structure, shape and colour of leaves; natural and environmentally induced changes in leaf colour; and the tactile texture and surface structure of leaves. The exhibition will also introduce a selection of large outdoor, small desktop, aquatic and pet-friendly foliage plants, together with a plant care guide.
There will be hands-on workshops for making mini-bottled aquatic plants, scented sachets, key chains featuring compressed flowers, plant magnets and more. Visitors can also enjoy the fun of pot planting under the guidance of horticulture instructors and take part in game stalls.
Two talks in Cantonese, namely "Conservation of Incense Trees in Hong Kong" and "Mounting Foliage Plants onto Wooden Boards", will be held at the Green Education and Resource Centre in Kowloon Park from 12.15pm to 1pm on November 14 and 15 respectively. While admission is free, tickets are required and available at the Centre on the event day on a first-come, first served basis.
For enquiries, please call 2723 6053 or 2723 6767 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/green/gerc/activities/exhibitions.html.
