Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A monotypical orchid. It has a climbing growth form. |
|---|---|
| Flowers | The flowers have pink sepals and petals with ruffled edges and dark pink spots at the base of the dorsal sepal and petals. The lip is dark pink. |
| Etymology | A hybrid of Vanda Josephine Van Bero and Vanda Somsri Pink. It was named after Mr Tan Hoon Siang, the son of Tan Chay Yan and was registered in 2004. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31474 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 5871 |
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