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Recently, we’ve obtained a batch of orchid species from growers abroad. The varieties that were brought in includes Dendrobium Suzukii, Dendrobium Dixanthum, Dendrobium Moschatum, Arachnis Annamensis, Ascocentrum christensonianum. Still trying to identify one that seem to belong to Aerides family but have erected racemose instead of hanging. Hybridization have been done between Dendrobium Suzukii and [...]
This year, the recession as well as heat wave (due to change in climate) have affected growers worldwide. In a way, the heat wave increased production rates in some countries like taiwan, while caused substantial damages to crops in the lower hemisphere. In the southern hemisphere, some nurseries had their plants burnt by the searing [...]
Yesterday our office was filled with a pleasant sweet scent of bunches of Aeridachnis Bogor ‘Apple Blossoms’. This hybrid of (Arachnis hookeriana x Aerides odorata) and was registered by Rev.M.Yamada on the 1st January, 1967 and had a shortlived period in the export history of Singapore. These flowers was initially exported to Australia for the [...]
Our bell orchid that were grown on guava trees are flowering! The bell orchid is also frequently called tiger orchid (a misnomer), due to the similarities in colours of its flower to that of the tiger, however it has flowers much smaller than the actual tiger orchid, Grammatophyllum speciosum. This is the third time that [...]
(Species) We house a varieties of colours for this vanda in low quantities. From light green, to yellow to brown. This vanda has a thick jasmine fragrance that can get very strong in hot afternoons. Its flowers last for longer periods if placed indoors than outdoors as its fragrance frequently attract pollinating insects/pest.
(Vanda Petamboeran x Vanda sanderiana) This hybrid originates from the Malayan O.Ny. and was registered by S.Y.Alsagoff on the 1st January 1976. This hybrid is currently available for sales.
(Vanda hookeriana x Vanda teres) This hybrid originates from Agnes Joaquim and registered by Ridley on the 1st December, 1893. This is the national flower of Singapore. To date, there are a few variations to this Vanda. There’s a Vanda Ms Joaquim Josephine and Vanda Ms Joaquim Douglas that were not registered but yet recognized [...]
(Vanda Mevr. L. Velthuis x Vanda Hilo Blue) This hybrid originates from Wm.Kirch Orchids and was registered by Raymond Cheok on the 1st January, 1968. This hybrid has large but droopy flowers.
(Vanda Cooperi x Vanda tessellata) This hybrid was registered by E.de Saram on the 1st January, 1948. This hybrid is very free flowering in full sunlight. Very suitable for landscaping purposes as low maintenance is required.
(Aranda Christine x Ascocenda Prapin Blue) This hybrid was registered by Chao Praya Orch. on the 24th July, 2006. This is one of the variation from the Chao Praya Boy series.
