Spread over an area of seven acres in Panchkula, the Cactus Garden, also known as the National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre, is Asia’s largest outdoor landscaped Cacti and Succulents Garden.Its collection of Indian succulents is considered the largest in the world.The chief architect of the garden is Dr J.S. Sarkaria.He donated a large collection of cacti and succulent plants.The main aim of the garden is to preserve and conserve this endangered species. Some of the endangered species found here includes a complete collection of Genus Caralluma of Indian origin..



This unique garden attracts a large number of tourists as well as botanists. The cacti and succulents are also known for its medical values.The Cactus Show is a major show organized at the Cactus Garden.It is usually conducted in the month of March, every year. People from all over the region visit it.National Cactus, Succulent Botanical Gardens And Research Center , Sector 5, Panchkula, Haryana. Development of this garden started in July 1987 cacti and most of the succulents are endangered species and this is an effort to conserve these planst for posteriy. There are more than 3500 species of cacti and succulents in our collections and the number is steadily growing.