Flourishing 'Tiger Wings' Transform Bengaluru Airport with Vertical Gardens

Globally renowned botanist Patrick Blanc has created 'Tiger Wings', a massive vertical garden at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport. Spanning 4,000 square feet, it features 15,000 plants across 153 species. Using a soilless hydroponic system, this eco-friendly installation enhances air quality and promotes the growth of native flora.

Globally acclaimed botanist Patrick Blanc unveiled 'Tiger Wings', a sprawling vertical garden installation at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport. The 4,000 square-foot wall, featuring 15,000 plants, showcases 153 different species native to India.

The project, which Blanc describes as his largest in India, utilizes a specialized hydroponic system enlisting felt layers to support plant growth without soil. This innovative method, explained Blanc, mimics the natural conditions where plants flourish with minimal water and nutrients.

Hari Marar, BIAL's CEO, expressed excitement at the visual transformation as the plants mature. The sustainable design promises low maintenance, underscoring nature's self-regulating capabilities while uplifting the airport's green landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)