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This Doritaenopsis currently in bloom is a crossing between Doritis Pulcherrima & Phalaenopsis Equestris. This progeny has a remarkably red tongue and smooth colours descended from both parent plants and its vegetative growth more similar to its Phalaenopsis. This variety is not the original Doritaenopsis Purple Gem registerd by E.Iwanaga in 1963 but a more [...]

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 [...]

(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.

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(Aranda Christine x Ascocenda Cholburi) This hybrid was registered by Lum Chin Orch. on the 1st January, 1976. This is one of the major cut flower exported by Singapore decades ago.

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