Formerly known as Vanda ‘Miss Joaquim’, this hybrid orchid was chosen on 15 April 1981 as Singapore’s national flower. It was chosen to represent the nation’s resilience, hardiness and vibrant spirit.

Discovered in the garden of Miss Agnes Joaquim in the late 19th century, this naturally occurring hybrid is admired for its ability to bloom year-round — a fitting reflection of Singapore’s constant growth and vitality.

Formerly known as Vanda ‘Miss Joaquim’, this hybrid orchid was chosen on 15 April 1981 as Singapore’s national flower. It was chosen to represent the nation’s resilience, hardiness and vibrant spirit.

Discovered in the garden of Miss Agnes Joaquim in the late 19th century, this naturally occurring hybrid is admired for its ability to bloom year-round — a fitting reflection of Singapore’s constant growth and vitality.

Discovered in the garden of Miss Agnes Joaquim in the late 19th century, this naturally occurring hybrid is admired for its ability to bloom year-round — a fitting reflection of Singapore’s constant growth and vitality.

Singapore is known for its practice of “Orchid Diplomacy,” where newly bred orchid hybrids are named after individuals such as foreign dignitaries as a gesture of goodwill.

Singapore is known for its practice of “Orchid Diplomacy,” where newly bred orchid hybrids are named after individuals such as foreign dignitaries as a gesture of goodwill.

By the 1950s, Singapore had gained global recognition as a centre of excellence in orchid hybridisation and cultivation — a testament to the nation’s dedication to horticultural innovation and beauty.