The orchids of the Singapore Botanic Gardens

The orchids of the Singapore Botanic Gardens

The National Orchid Garden is the main attraction of the Singapore Botanic Gardens and is full of amazing orchids. The garden hosts more than 1000 different species and 2000 hybrids and each year new vibrant creations are made. A special feature of this garden is the VIP Orchid Garden, a garden displaying the orchids hybrids created in homage to VIP people who have visited the botanical garden.

Dendrobium Abdullah II, named after his Majesty King Abdullah II, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in 2001

Dendrobium Abdullah II, named after his Majesty King Abdullah II, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in 2001

Epidendrum Ivan Gasparovic, named after His Excellency Ivan Gasparovic, President of the Slovak Republic in 2006

Epidendrum Ivan Gasparovic, named after His Excellency Ivan Gasparovic, President of the Slovak Republic in 2006

Cahuzacra Hanh Sang

Cahuzacra Hanh Sang

Aranda Chao Praya Beauty

Aranda Chao Praya Beauty

Renanstylis Bangkok Beauty

Renanstylis Bangkok Beauty

Dendrobium White Fairy

Dendrobium White Fairy

Dendrobium Jean Chretien, name after the Right Honourable Jean Chretien, Prime Minister of Canada in 1998

Dendrobium Jean Chretien, name after the Right Honourable Jean Chretien, Prime Minister of Canada in 1998

Dendrobium Tien Soeharto, named after Wife of General Soeharto, President of Indonesia in 1974

Dendrobium Tien Soeharto, named after Wife of General Soeharto, President of Indonesia in 1974

Vanda Usha, named after Madame Usha Narayanan, Wife of His Excellency Kochenil Raman Narayanan, President of India in 2000

Vanda Usha, named after Madame Usha Narayanan, Wife of His Excellency Kochenil Raman Narayanan, President of India in 2000

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