Thematic Exhibition in Conservatory

Bromeliads to go on display at Hong Kong Park

Members of the public will have a chance to take a closer look at different species of bromeliads at an exhibition to be held from 5 December (Friday) at the Forsgate Conservatory in Hong Kong Park under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

With a wide variety of species, bromeliads are ornamental blossoming, foliage, and fruiting plants. A rich variety of about 700 bromeliads will be showcased at the upcoming exhibition, including Rose-stripe Star/Earth Star, Neoregelia, Guzmania, Spanish Moss and Pink Quill.

The velvety leaves of Rose-stripe Star/Earth Star, with silver-grey scales on the underside, form a star-shaped arrangement, hence its name – Earth Star.

In the middle of Neoregelia is a waterproof vase-shaped structure formed by leaf sheaths. The structure not only stores water for absorption, but also traps organic matters, insects or even lizards, which become nutrients for the plant after they decompose.

The leaves of Guzmania are coriaceous and sword-like, and form a rosette or funnel-shaped cluster, with a water-storing “vase” and inflorescence in the form of a spike at the centre of the cluster.

Both stems and leaves of Spanish Moss are densely covered with silvery-grey scales that facilitate not just the absorption of nutrients and moisture from the air, but also the reflection of scorching sunlight to prevent the leaves from being burnt.

The violet-blue flowers of Pink Quill growing out of overlapping flat pink bracts that resemble a pink quill, thus the name of the plant.

In addition to the presentation of over 50 species of bromeliads, display boards will also be set up to introduce their characteristics and planting tips. Park visitors are invited to attend the exhibition, which will be open to the public free of charge from 9am to 5pm daily from 5 December 2025 to 11 January 2026 at the Forsgate Conservatory of Hong Kong Park, 19 Cotton Tree Drive, Central.

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