Padawan Pitcher Plant & Wild Orchid Centre
Padawan Pitcher Plant and Orchid Garden showcases lowland pitcher plants and orchids from around Borneo.
This attraction centre is situated right in the heart of Kota Sentosa (10th Mile Bazaar).
EXOTIC PLANTS ON DISPLAY
The Pitcher Plant Garden is now a host to 35 species/subspecies of pitcher plants (Nepenthes) from all over the island of Borneo ranging from the largest,N. rafflesiana 
which has the ability to store a liter of fluid and to the tiniest,N. gracilis.
There is a plan to exhibit the pitcher plants from other Asean Region and from our own highland species in the near future.
(CLICK HERE FOR PITCHER PLANT GARDEN PHOTO ALBUM)
Other than pitcher plants, there is a small collection of wild orchids and other rare and exotic wild plants found in Padawan itself.Besides these attractions. There is also a display of recycled items on display at the garden.
CONSERVATION EFFORTS
In line with our conservation efforts, visitors are notified that Pitcher plants are protected species in Sarawak. Any person caught damaging/stealing or involved in any actions causing harm/damage to the plants in the garden shall be imposed with a fine of RINGGIT MALAYSIA FIVE HUNDRED (RM 500.00)
Entrance fees
(Free admission from NOW until 31 December 2015)
Tourists: RM 6.00 Malaysian: RM3.00
*Free entrance for tour guides and taxi drivers.
*School visiting in huge groups are advised to write to Setiausaha MPP for free admission.
Opening hours:- 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Tuesday to Sunday (Public Holiday & Rest days inclusive)
*Closed on Mondays
For more details, please contact the Padawan Municipal Council
En. Dilop Jina
Tel: 082 – 615566
Website: http://www.mpp.sarawak.gov.my
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