A Rare Floral Spectacle: Nelu Flowers in Bloom at Horton Plains – October 2025
The misty highlands of Horton Plains National Park in Sri Lanka have once again transformed into a breathtaking floral wonderland. From the last week of October , the rare Nelu flowers ( Strobilanthes genus) have begun to bloom, and this dazzling display is expected to continue for another two weeks. This short-lived yet extraordinary natural event has turned the plateau into a sea of white, pink, violet, and yellow blossoms , offering a fleeting opportunity to witness one of the island’s most remarkable botanical wonders. The Botanical Marvel of Nelu Nelu belongs to the Strobilanthes family , a group of plants native to South and Southeast Asia. Horton Plains hosts eight varieties , of which seven are endemic to Sri Lanka , meaning they cannot be found anywhere else in the world. The recorded species include: Strobilanthes pulcherrima Strobilanthes viscosa Strobilanthes dianadra Strobilanthes hookeri Strobilanthes sexennies Strobilanthes calycina Strobilan...
