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  • Lucky Bamboo

    Lucky Bamboo

    Despite its name, the Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena braunii) is in fact, not a bamboo at all. Rather, it belongs to the Asparagus family, and is more related to plants such as agaves, yuccas and of course, the asparagus.

  • Kumquat

    Kumquat

    The Kumquat (Citrus japonica), also known by its Chinese names 金桔 (jin ju) and 金柑 (jin gan), is a very popular plant commonly grown during the Chinese New Year festive season

  • White-collared Kingfisher

    White-collared Kingfisher

    The White-collared Kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris) is one of eight documented kingfisher species in Singapore. It can be distinguished by its aquamarine to turquoise-coloured upper parts and head, black bill and feet and white breast and belly.