Sir Elton John now joins the list of over 100 celebrities and heads-of-state who have received the Singapore welcome - an orchid named specially after him.
The 'Doritaenopsis Elton John' is a hybrid orchid with a striking magenta pattern and a golden forked lip, over large white petals, to reflect the singer's flamboyant personality.
He told the crowd on Friday morning at the World Orchid Conference: 'This is such an honour because I'm an avid lover of gardens - I have beautiful gardens in my home in England and France.'
He added that his partner, David Furnish - who was also present at the ceremony along with their baby son, Zachary - was planning to install a greenhouse in their England home.