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 |
|---|---|
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphytic, sympodial orchid. It has an upright growth habit. |
|---|---|
| Stems | The stems are upright and cane-like. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on multiple upright shoots in clusters. The flowers have red sepals and petals, the flower lip is red with a speckled yellow center. The flower lip margin has a frilly edge. |
| Others - Plant Morphology | It is the hybrid of Epidendrum Orange Glow and Epidendrum cinnabarinum. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown under full sun and grown in freely-draining growing medium. The roots should be kept moist, do not let the plant sit in water. The plant should ideally, be staked to prevent it from being blown over by strong winds. |
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 | Aerial Plantlet |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Red, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31630 |
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| Species ID | 6029 |
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