Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A monotypic, climbing orchid, it has an upright growth form. |
|---|---|
| Stems | The stem can grow indefinitely. |
| Flowers | The flowers are large and flat with ruffled tepals, the top three tepals being peach coloured while the lower two tepals are slightly golden-orange in colour. The lip is a darker orange. |
| Cultivation | It should be cultivated in beds or wood shavings and charcoal pieces. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Others: The orchid was registered by breeder Tan Hoon Siang, and was a famous hybrid, winning a First Class Certificate at the Chelsea Flower Show in 1954, the certificate given by the Royal Horticultural Society as well as many other local awards. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31445 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 5842 |
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