Kuzhipallam Botanical Garden and Research Centre (KBGRC)

 

Kuzhipallam Botanical Garden and Research Centre (KBGRC) was established by Mr. John Rose, Mr. Georgekutty and Mr. Joshy (three brothers of a family) at Nellimoodu, Thiruvananthapuram of Kerala State, India in 1972. 

They were the pioneers in the nursery revolution that took wind across the length and breadth of Kerala later on.

When they began the land was the slopes on two hills that converged into a valley down at the bottom. Agricultural operations were inconceivable on that land where wild plants thrived.

Kuzhipallam Botanical Garden and Research Centre in the private sector  is now one of the largest Botanical Gardens in Kerala spread over 40 acres. Once you  experience it, you would be prompted to describe it as 'God's own garden' in 'Gods own country'

It is situated  at Nellimoodu near Balaramapuram, 22 km  from  Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Keralam and close to the two well known tourist centres, Kovalam and Vizhinjam  Port.

We visited the place on 5th May 2026.

We were welcomed by Mr.Georgekutty. We were astounded by his simplicity.

He was good enough to be photographed with us.

We considered it a privilege to be with him, a great achiever, in a frame.

A few plants, that surprised us, are presented here.

               

                                                   

                                                   

                                              

                                                 

                                                       

                                                   

                                                     

 

                                          

                                                                     

                                                                 

 

                                                                            

                                                               

                                                                     
                                                                       

                                                                         

 

                                                                         

                                                                   

                                                                         

                                                                   

 

                                                                         

Please see the beautiful red flower.  

Each plant costs Rs.1500.00.

Our friends, Mr.Sreekanth and Mr Rejeesh, who are awaiting  results of the final year BD Examination they had appeared in April 2026, took us to the fabulous locale.

Rejeesh knew everyone there. He was the perfect guide for us. He knew each plant very well.

His wife Frincy, a wonderful girl who is battling a severe health issue cheerfully, jocularly commented, “My husband doesn’t know how the house is managed, but he knows all the plants at the Kuzhipallam Botanical Gardens very well. He loves nature. He loves plants.”

We could only agree with her because we have found Rejeesh to be an encyclopaedia on plants and their cultivation.

                                              Posing amidst Bougainville’s of all hues.

                                                     Feast of magnificence

 

                                                          Caught them unawares