Orchids
Dec 19, 2014 à 07:38 AM
A celebration of flowers of almost every hue can be seen in the National Orchid Garden. Most orchids anchored on trees in the wild, so it is initially strange to see them blooming here on the ground floor in specially adapted beds. Th ere is a whole section of orchids named dignitaries and celebrities who have visited; Dendrobium Margaret Thatcher reveals a serious pink look with two of its petals are like twisted ribbons, while Vandaenopsis Nelson Mandela is a comforting warm yellowish-brown. Find something in place is a colonial-era house, Burkill Hall, with more than a hint of mock Tudor on; director of the gardens' once lived here. Be sure to visit the beautiful cool home, mimicking conditions on the peaks of the equatorial mountains; through its mists you spot some beautiful slipper orchids, their petals forming a pouch below, as well as insectivorous pitcher plants. Finally, the gift shop stocks an incredible range of orchid paraphernalia, including blossoms encased in glass paperweight or plated with 24-karat gold (or silver rhodium for extra snob value) .The National Orchid Garden is the only part of the Singapore Botanic Gardens to have an admission fee, but it's worth the $ 5.
Breeding orchids
Dec 15, 2014 à 03:52 AM
It was not until 1859 that the gardens at its current site was founded and presented in the style of the Movement Landscape English by a company Agri-Horticultural. The gardens suddenly was delivered to the British colonial government (in 1874) and a series of botanical trained Kew saw the gardens bloom in a major botanical institute for decades. Today At present, the Garden is managed by the National Parks Board, an official body of the Singapore government.In the early years, the Gardens played an important role in promoting agricultural development in Singapore and the region through collecting, grow, experience and distribute potentially useful plants. One of the earliest and most important achievements was the introduction, experimentation and promotion of Para Rubber, Hevea brasiliensis. This became an important crop that brought great prosperity to the region of Southeast Asia in the 20th century since 1928, led the Garden began breeding orchids and orchid hybridization program, facilitated by the new techniques pioneered in vitro laboratories . In contemporary times, the gardens also played a key role in the program of the garden city of Singapore through the continual introduction of plants of horticultural and botanical interest. ...
"Handmade" orchids
Feb 21, 2015 à 12:12 PM
To complement the unique resources developments are sensitive and entertainment events that provide visitors with educational and recreational facilities amidst the wonders of nature. It is the most visited botanical gardens in the world and is a unique example of casual English Landscape Movement in an equatorial climate. Since 1859, orchids have been closely associated with Singapore Botanic gardens.The product improvement program Orchid Garden, which began in 1928, deserve a place in which you can display in your own complete design splendour.The of these Orchids are, one might say, "handmade" by the staff of horticultural gardens, dedicated to carrying out the best in any hybrid Cross.Over 700 species and 2,100 hybrids are now in the collection of gardens, and every year more vibrant and durable hybrids are added on.The Gardens has developed over a 3 core concept. The three cores are Tanglin which is the core of heritage where the old favorites and the charms of historic gardens; Central is the tourist belt of the gardens; Bukit Timah and the education and discovery zone.Each Core presents an exciting variety of attractions. ...
Tropical orchids
Jan 16, 2015 à 04:37 PM
Singapore National Orchid Garden is home to the world's largest collection of tropical orchids 1,000-plus species, including one named Princess Diana. The National Orchid Garden is part of the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Admission is $ 5 for adults and $ 1 for students and seniors. Several buses and taxis serve the area. Parking is also available.Located in the Botanical Gardens, the National Orchid Garden is home to over 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrids of orchids, 600 of which are in display.On the third Saturday of each month, you can join a free tour of Orchid Garden and learn all about the national flower, how to recognize an orchid on how to take care of these delicate flowers. There's even a garden party featuring new hybrid orchids, Singapore specially created to honor the visiting dignitaries and politicians.If ever you are in the SBG, make time for a detour on the National Orchid Garden. Even without a tour guide, is a surprisingly informative experience - and a lovely way to spend an afternoon. ...
Exhibition of orchids
Feb 03, 2015 à 06:22 PM
Bigger than 1ha old orchid exhibition, with capacity of 2,000 people at any given time. There are more than 60,000 orchids on display, with a total of more than 150,000 plants. For 2010, the NOG orchid collection consisted of more than 1,000 orchid species and 2,000 hybrids. Orchid species are mainly tropical and subtropical species, of which most are epiphytes. The most distinctive feature of the NOG is designing its exhibition of orchids. Orchids are organized and displayed based on a combination of colors reflecting the seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter. They are amidst a backdrop of contrasting foliage and trees. The display of spring is represented by yellow, cream and gold flowers of orchids, screen summer pink and red orchids, screen autumn rich and purples reds, and the display of winter represented by flowers white. Another highlight of NOG is Burkill Hall. The former residence of the directors of the Botanic Gardens, which is located at the highest point of the gardens. It houses the "VIP" or hybrid orchid named in honor of dignitaries, celebrities, organizations and local and international events orchids. ...
ALL TYPES OF ORCHIDS
Dec 06, 2014 à 08:36 AM
Nelson Mandela, Princess Diana and Margaret Thatcher orchids can be seen here. Ever because, it became a tradition to name new flowers after prominent people. As a result, the collection of the VIP-type, named after Singapore high-ranked guests, appeared in the National Garden .There is also a covered glass pavilion Cool House on the territory of the garden. Cool House has special microclimate that is close to natural for orchids brought from countries with colder climate.The National Orchid Garden in Singapore is divided into four color zones. Delicate colored flowers grow in so-called spring-zone, pink and red orchids occupy summer area are rich yellow and gold factories located in the fall zone, and sombre colored flowers grow in winter zone.It it is possible one of the most original and valuable souvenirs - orchid in gold or silver - in memory of a visit to Singapore Orchid Garden. It is made in a rather unusual manner: freshly cut flowers are put in a solution with a high concentration of gold or silver. Then, the current applied and electrolytic process begins: to cover the petals evenly with a layer of precious metal, turning an orchid in beautiful decoration. ...
Orchids of superior quality
Jan 10, 2015 à 11:37 AM
With over 150 years of history, 74 acres Gardens occupies a unique and significant place in the history of Singapore and the region. Through the botanical and horticultural work done today, will continue to play an important role as a tropical botanical institute leader, and a pleasant place for all Singaporeans.Besides creating new hybrids, orchids of superior quality for mass production are selected through tissue culture (cloning). Orchid seedlings derived from tissue culture are identical to the parent plant. Cloned plants are used for visualization in the national section of the Garden.As orchid to conserve native orchids of Singapore, endangered species reintroduced into areas such as nature reserves, parks and roads. One success is the reintroduction of Grammatophyllum speciosum, commonly known as tiger orchid. It is the world's largest orchid and a mature group can weigh up to a ton. It is the first species to be re-introduced in 1999 and first blossomed between February to March 2013. He also successfully propagated and reintroduced Bulbophyllum vaginatum and B. membranaceum.The National Orchid Garden is located on the highest hill in the Singapore Botanic Gardens. ...
