What happens to lakhs of flowers which were used in the Republic Day flower show organised at Lalbagh Botanical Garden? This time, the flowers will be used to make colour extracts and incense sticks, the Horticulture Department has decided.
Along with the special Cymbidium orchids from Darjeeling, a total of 30 lakh flowers, including double zinnias, chrysanthemums, ginger lillies, gerbera, and varieties of carnations and orchids were used in the flower show.
“Usually, we invite organisations to compost the flowers. We use it as manure for our plants. But this year, we have planned to repurpose the flowers,” said Jagdeesh M., Joint Director (Parks and Gardens), Horticulture Department.
