Goodbye Vanda Miss Joaquim? Singapore’s heritage orchids face uncertain future

Mr Teo Peng Seng (left), founder of Woon Leng Nursery, with his son Teo Woon Cheng, a director of the orchid farm. ST PHOTO: ARTHUR SIM
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SINGAPORE – Vanda Miss Joaquim may be turning 130 years old in 2023, but her future does not look good – at least, not in Singapore.

In fact, whether the national flower will even be grown here commercially in 10 years is a big question mark.

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