Expect Longer waiting time for Sakura floral display at Flower Dome
Please expect longer waiting time in Flower Dome due to the popularity of Sakura floral display. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience.
Advisory for use of tripods at Sakura floral display
To better manage the crowds for safe movement of all visitors, the use of tripods for photo-taking at Sakura floral display in Flower Dome is not allowed on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
Upgrading and development works around Gardens
Development works at Bay East Garden from 24 Oct 2023. The promenade and area under the Benjamin Sheares Bridge will remain accessible to the public.
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Harry’s Mountain Orchid
(Oncidium harryanum)
Distinctly colourful flowers of Oncidium harryanum.
The native range of Harry’s mountain orchid (Oncidium harryanum) is from Colombia to Peru. One of the group of high-altitude Oncidium of the New World Tropics, these orchids only survive in year-round, cool temperatures and are mostly found in humid cloud forests of the Andean mountains. Oncidium of this group have striking, flamboyant sprays of flowers and used to be known as Odontoglossum. Although this species has since been reclassified into the genus Oncidium (dancing lady group), its growing requirements should not be confused with the traditional Oncidium which requires warm-growing conditions to flourish.
Flower close-up. Note the two petals at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock point straight out and never fully open - a trait characteristic of this species!
Flowers of Oncidium harryanum are large, each measuring about 7cm across. These fragrant, waxy, and long-lasting flowers often do not open completely, hence the sepals and petals may curve inwards and never fully unfurl. Their mix of colours are eye-catching and spectacular, as though they are painted by humans. The sepals and petals are light brown with few transverse bands in yellow green, their lips are huge and broadly marked with purple and white markings. It is likely that the flowers are bee-pollinated and involve deceitful attraction of the insects; however, the true identities of the native pollinators are still unknown.
This species is named in honour of Sir Harry Veitch (1840–1924), a horticulturist who sent collectors out for the firm of James Veitch & Sons. He is also the promoter of the Great International Horticultural Exhibition which eventually became the well-known Chelsea Flower Show.
Written by: Ziana Yacob, Manager (Research and Horticulture)
Ziana's fascination with the many wonders of plants led her to study Horticulture. She has been involved in propagating plants and nurturing our in-house orchid collections. Keeping plants alive is a challenge and she's constantly learning about what she should or shouldn't be doing!
This article is part of our What's Blooming series.
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