It was first discovered in 1893, in the garden of Agnes Joaquim, an Armenian best known for breeding the hybrid orchid. Agnes Joaquim’s tombstone can be found in the grounds of the Armenian Church at Hill Street, Singapore.
The flower was selected as Singapore’s national flower in 1981.
Vanda Miss Joaquim was chosen from 40 flowers, 30 Orchids out of the 40.
It stands out by its vibrant in color, hardiness as it blooms throughout the year. Thus, it reflects the spirit and quality of the Nation.
And now, Miss Joaquim is humming National Song in the sunset.
[…] A natural hybrid Orchid between Vanda terres and Vanda hookeriana. It was first discovered … It was first discovered in 1893, in the garden of Agnes Joaquim, an Armenian best known for breeding the hybrid orchid. […]
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November 3, 2012 at 12:13 am
Perfect accompaniment Sydney. Thank you for the beauty and calm.
November 3, 2012 at 12:14 am
Perfect accompaniment Sydney. Thank you for the beauty and calm.
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November 3, 2012 at 12:20 am
sorry, I don’t get what you mean? did I spam you?
November 3, 2012 at 12:32 am
No it is the Akismet system that puts me in Spam and can’t seem to fix it – so OF COURSE NOT 🙂 But now I see my original post..
November 3, 2012 at 12:41 am
oops,i don’t know what is going on ? so is it okay now ?
November 3, 2012 at 1:49 am
beautiful in colours and shape.
November 3, 2012 at 9:32 am
thank you 🙂
November 3, 2012 at 2:29 am
I love “And now, Miss Joaquim is humming National Song in the sunset.” What a pretty post!
Cheers!
Nina
November 3, 2012 at 9:32 am
thank you! 🙂
November 3, 2012 at 7:57 pm
Is very wonderful flower. Orofiorentino from Italy
November 3, 2012 at 8:00 pm
thanks for stopping by cheers!
November 3, 2012 at 9:43 pm
These are beautiful…… thank you so much for posting and sharing… 😀
November 3, 2012 at 9:54 pm
you are welcome! 🙂
November 4, 2012 at 12:59 pm
beautiful! i love orchids 😀
November 4, 2012 at 4:13 pm
🙂
November 6, 2012 at 11:25 pm
Lovely post and lovely orchid, my favorite flower.
November 6, 2012 at 11:27 pm
thank you! 🙂
November 7, 2012 at 1:02 am
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