HF25: In a Day’s Work: Orchid Specialist

Experience a day in the life of the team that curates and cares for the National Orchid Garden’s world-renowned displays. As an orchid specialist for a day, you will work alongside experts who design, maintain, and manage this celebrated collection.

Immerse yourself in refreshing live orchid pots, acquiring practical skills in display care, plant health, and species selection. Learn about Singapore’s Orchid Diplomacy Programme and the vital role orchids play as national ambassadors.

The session concludes in the Sembcorp Cool House, where you will engage in pruning, orchid tying, weeding, and pest management —offering firsthand insight into the daily work that sustains this exceptional collection.

For adults only.

This programme is part of the Singapore Botanic Gardens Heritage Festival 2025. From 19 to 27 July, watch our trees glow with new light installations at the Singapore Botanic Gardens. As part of this year's Heritage Festival, immerse yourself in a variety of enchanting activities, from musical performances and outdoor film screenings beneath the stars, to guided tours and onsite programmes led by the Gardens' own researchers and horticulturists!

For more information, visit: https://go.gov.sg/sbg-heritagefestival