The production of orchid plants dramatically increased and sales expanded. A new orchid showroom was also established during the 1970s and is still functional. The showroom is one of the fascinating places of the Gardens. The orchid sections at present consist of 3 large glass houses for production and maintenance of plants, a community pot house for acclimatization of seedlings and in-vitro cultured plants as well as the show house. The glass houses / nursery areas have been reconstructed and fitted with modern irrigation facilities. Around 500-600 orchid hybrids belonging to 6 genera are maintained here. The conservation of rare and threatened endemic orchid species is one of the major objectives of the section.