Gardens by the Bay

The Arapaima is the largest freshwater fish of South America, reaching lengths of more than 2 metres.
The diet of the Arapaima consists mainly of fishes and crustaceans.

Its hard scales are underlain with layers of collagen fibre, giving the fish mobility while being heavily armoured. This allows it to survive in piranha-infested lakes.

Silk Floss Tree
Ceiba speciosa
FAMILY NAME: MALVACEAE
THE CANYON
Native Distribution:
Brazil to Argentina
Etymology:
Ceiba - from the South American vernacular name for the silk cotton tree; speciosa - showy, referring to the flower
The Silk Floss Tree is related to the tropical Kapok Tree (Ceiba pentandra) and their fruits• also produce cotton fibres, which can be used for stuffing. The tree usually sheds its leaves and bears several flowers at once. Different trees vary from one another with flowers in shades of white, pink or magenta.Read more