Botanic Gardens, Gardens by the Bay sweep top awards at mega orchid show

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The National Orchid Garden in the Singapore Botanic Gardens won under the 9 sq m landscape competition. Its small plot was adorned with more than 500 miniature orchids – many smaller than a rice grain – across more than 105 species. “Orchids are an iconic element of Singapore’s national heritage, and they have played an integral role in Singapore’s growth and international standing,” he said.

The conference, organised by NParks and the Orchid Society of South-east Asia, will run till Aug 20, with Singapore Expo’s Hall 2 displaying more than 8,000 orchid plants of almost 1,000 species and hybrids.

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