Mandai Orchid Garden
Laycocks original collection survives though many were lost in world war ii.
Mandai orchid garden. The garden was situated on a 5 hectare plot of land leased from the government along what is now mandai lake road. Following laycocks death in 1960 his adopted daughter mrs. The original garden consist of a spacious showroom concept at the frontal portion to showcase the various hybrids with intensive production being carried out further upslope. 200 mandai lake road.
2 in 2011 the garden. Ltd mandai breeds and cultivates hybrids for international export and the gardens double as an stb tourist attraction. Arriving at the airport after 31 hours of travel didnt stop her from admiring the orchids in the terminal as we walked toward immigration and customs. 830am 7pm daily location.
1 initially meant for growing and cultivating orchids mog was later transformed into a business entity and tourist attraction known for its beautiful orchids and tropical landscape. The highlight of this privately owned orchid garden established in 1951 is the stunning view of an orchid filled hillside. The best north travel guide. Its dull facade does not inspire confidence in first time visitors and its compounds are nothing to write home about.
As many of our friends know anne is an orchid lover or should i say an orchid nut. Over 200 varieties including the n. The mandai orchid garden was established in 1951 by john laycock a prominent lawyer and one of the founders of the malayan orchid society now known as the orchid society of southeast asia. Mandai orchid gardens mog was a commercial entity located at mandai lake road.
Since its inception mandai orchid garden has always been a specialist in the. Arranged in english garden style orchid varieties are separated in beds that are surrounded by grassy lawn. The mandai orchid gardens strictly thrills orchid lovers only. Enjoy futher tranquility amongst the mature landscaped water garden and later visit the superior.
Amy ede and her husband. Everywhere we go she has to check them out. Singapores most loved flower is the orchid and here you can enjoy a spectacular array of blooms on this rolling hillside. Mandai orchid garden setup by british lawyer john laycock in the 1950s was once singapores oldest and largest commercial orchid garden.