As you know, the orchid flower is the symbol of the Singaporean state, so the Orchid Park, which opened in Singapore in 1995, is the world's main centre for the cultivation of this type of flower.
Located within the Botanical Gardens, the park covers an area of about three hectares. The park is divided into 4 sectors, in each of which grow orchids of a certain colour range, corresponding to one of the seasons. "Winter" - light blue shades, "spring" - yellow and golden, summer is represented mainly in the red range, and autumn - in orange.
A walk through the park will give pleasure to lovers of flora, because there are about 60 thousand species of live orchids. The collection of the park is annually replenished, brought specimens from different countries, as well as the park staff are engaged in breeding of these extraordinary flowers.
The largest and most colourful collection of orchids contains a part of the park called "Orchids of Singapore". Here are species that bear the names of famous people. For example, the "Princess Diana" orchid or the "Queen Elizabeth" orchid. Most of the flowers were brought from Malaysia, Thailand, the Java Islands and other Southeast Asian countries. A pavilion was built in the park for growing "cold" species of orchids, where a moderate microclimate is constantly maintained. More than 800 varieties of orchids imported from Central and South America are grown in the Bromeliad Garden.
There are specially equipped places for visitors to take pictures among the flowers. But it is strictly forbidden to pluck orchids.
