Song Lang Garden
378 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 437134
Tel: 6344 3232
Located on the corner of Mountbatten Road and Tanjong Katong Road this large nursery is an absolute gem, hiding in plain sight!
I love coming to this nursery to check out their huge selection of plants. I recently visited during Chinese New Year (農曆新年) and the nursery was blooming, literally, with all manner of greenery – Pussy Willows and Money Trees were abounding as were the lucky Calamondin Orange Trees adorned with Red Ang Bao Envelopes (紅包) – signifying a fruitful and abundant year ahead. (apparently the word “orange” sounds like the word for “luck” in mandarin… who knew?). The orange hue of the fruit is also said to symbolise “gold”, which makes it a very auspicious fruit.
I have also visited the nursery to get some advice on a white bug that had appeared on my Papaya trees (I grew them from the seeds of the fruit myself, and now have only 1 of the initial 6 left – and it is heavily infested with white bug). My application of white oil was incorrect, and the nursery staff corrected me by explaining the best time of day to do it, which parts of the tree/soil need it, and also how my watering may be affecting the performance of the pesticide. Hopefully I can save my final Papaya plant – and a new one that seems to have grown all by itself.
My most recent visit to the nursery was to purchase inter-connectable plastic flooring squares, to provide a foundation for my artificial grass, as well as allowing drainage for the consistent Singapore downpours – as my balcony is large and I do not want to propagate the dreaded Dengue!
The nursery itself is a large space occupying the corner block, surrounded by a sandstone wall. They use shading on plants that can’t handle direct sunlight, and leave the rest out in the elements to soak up the Singapore sun in all its glory.
I haven’t bought a poor plant from here yet, every one has been fine – the Crotons are spectacular. I generally come here for fertilisers as I am growing my own plants & fruit trees (Ginger, Galangal, Papaya, Pineapple). However, I’ve also purchased soils, pesticides, pots and interlocking plastic flooring.
The staff are always friendly and helpful with advice, and will package items for transport. If you have heavier items they’ll load the car/grab/taxi for you, and consult with the driver to ensure it’s all good.
Overall – I just love coming here. I find it uplifting and serene. Haven’t had a reason to try another nursery yet. This one is for me 🙂
DanDan
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