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 | Of horticultural origin. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphyte, it has a sympodial growth form. It is a type of dendrobium phalaenopsis, resembling the form of a phalaenopsis orchid. |
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| Flowers | The fragrant flowers are held on axillary racemes. The flowers has purple sepals and petals, turning white towards the base. The flower lip is dark purple. |
| Taxonomy | It is a hybrid of Dendrobium Caesar and Dendrobium Tomie Drake. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown under partial to light shad and requires a freely draining growing medium with good aeration, such as charcoal. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Cut - Dried Flower: This orchid is often used to make floral necklaces in Hawaii which are known as leis, as well as cut flower arrangements. The flowers are said to be edible and are sometimes used as a garnish. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
| Propagation Method | Division, Aerial Plantlet |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny, Papery |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Oblong) |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Acute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple, White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Waxy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
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| Fruit Type | Dehiscent Dry Fruit , Capsule |
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Others
| Master ID | 32094 |
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| Species ID | 6500 |
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