Singapore has a stunning array of 2,200 plant species, including many flowering trees and shrubs that beautify our sidewalks, parks, and forests, living up to its reputation as a city in a garden. Many will be familiar to you; all you have to do now is put a name to it. For the next time you go out into the great outdoors, here are some of the most beautiful blooms you can find in Singapore.
- Lily
The Lily is a flowering plant that belongs to the Liliaceae family and can live in the wild for more than two years. It produces enormous, gorgeous flowers in a variety of colours, including yellow, white, orange, red, pink, and purple. Each lily colour has a distinct meaning and can also be used to treat depression and certain types of toxicity in traditional Asian medicine. In flower language, lily can mean heavenly, purity, and walking on air.
- Frangipani
Most of us may be familiar with the frangipani flower most likely due to the horror shows we grow up on in Singapore. White flowers with wide, curving petals and yellow-orange hearts bloom on this little, fast-growing tree. The frangipani blossoms have a pleasant scent, but they have a frightening reputation. If you smell a frangipani late at night, Malays believe you should not look behind you because a Pontianak may be waiting. Frangipani also symbolizes intense love and enduring tie between two individuals in floral language.
- Jasmine
Because of its distinct aroma, jasmine is considered a popular flower all around the world. These blooms are usually white or yellow in hue and are thought to have originated in Western China’s Himalayas. Jasmine flowers are widely planted in gardens. In Hindu rites and festivals, it is frequently used. Some of these flowers are also utilized in the production of fragrances, oils, and incense. It signifies “sweet love” and “friendship” in the flower language.
- Hibiscus
Hibiscus produces huge, trumpet-shaped and pretty flowers that are odourless. This is a flowering plant that grows in warm and tropical climates all over the world. There are over 200 types of hibiscus and they are commonly grown for ornamental purposes and offer a decorative touch to homes and gardens. Hibiscus blooms, with their vibrant colours, are a rich source of natural dyes that are widely employed in the culinary business. In floral language, it implies delicate beauty.
- Orchid
When one mentions flowers, we definitely cant leave out the orchid. The National Flower of Singapore is the Vanda Miss Joaquim hybrid orchid cultivar. Singapore is the only country with a national flower that is a hybrid species. Orchid flowers can last anywhere from a few hours to six months, depending on the species. Frequently utilized in flower arrangements and bouquets for decorative purposes, in the floral language, orchid denotes love, richness, beauty, and strength.
Here are some flowers that you can find in Singapore that is not the usual rose that one may receive when celebrating important events. This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to flowers but impress your date with these beautiful blooms instead.
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