Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Philippines |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphytic, sympodial orchid with a pendulous growth habit and a clumping growth form. The plant can grow up to 60cm in length. |
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| Flowers | The flowers are borne on very short inflorescences in 1 to 3 flowers that measure 30 to 45mm in width. The colour of the flowers vary from blue, purple, lilac, violet or white. |
| Habitat | It is found growing on trees in forests at altitudes of 1300 to 2700m. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown under 70% shade and can be grown mounted or potted in free-draining growing medium. It is best grown under cool temperatures. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Blue, Purple, White |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
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Others
| Master ID | 31733 |
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| Species ID | 6132 |
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