Discovered in 1893 in a Singapore garden, the natural hybrid named Vanda Miss Joaquim was propagated by the millions and set the precedence for a worldwide programme of hydridisation. This orchid was chosen as Singapore’s national flower on April 15, 1981.
Here at last is a book attempting to put in historical perspective the entire career of Vanda Miss Joaquim up to the present time. Also captured in splendid colour are the parents, clones and various colouful hybrid of Vanda Miss Joaquim, and otheer notable orchids which have featured in the cultural heritage of the region.
Beautiful and yet strangely resilient, this orchid can be easily created into lovely corsages and leis. It has also been immortalised in gold-plated RISIS blooms. In time t come, Vanda Miss Joaquim will surely provide masses of delicate manve everywhere, and inspiration to many.
