The Floriculture Society and authority of Noida jointly organised a three-day flower show at Sector-21 Stadium, which began on Friday. The organisers will showcase a few species of the plants that reduce air pollution. Around 7,000 people visited the flower show on the first day.
Deepa Pasilcha, joint secretary of the Floriculture Society, told The Pioneer, “We have given special emphasis on those plants that keep pollution in check. A total 40 varieties of such trees have been displayed, out of which 12 are available on affordable prices. Such plants help to filter dust and fine particulates.”
The Delhi and National Capital Region has been suffering from air pollution. Deepa said, “Pollution has become a great concern for everyone living in Delhi-NCR. Such plants will help people to counter it.”
There are total 36 participants from across the country including NDMC, Bhel Petrolium, lG and Hero Moto corp who have displayed their nursery. Over 600 flower varieties have been showcased at the event.
The theme of the flower show is medicinal plants and herbs while Cineraria are the theme flower in this 30th edition of Vasant Utsav flower show.
The authority will distribute 500 free ornamental Dracaena plants to children participating in the painting competition on February 28.
The highlights of the event include best tray garden, cut-flower displays, sculpture gardens, vegetable carving, Ikebanas, foliage arrangements, floral designs and rangoli. Cactus and succulents, ornamental plants, seasonal flowers, annuals and perennials are also on display.