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 Habitat | Terrestrial |
|---|---|
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphyte with sympodial growth form (pseudobulbs are produced in a row along the rhizome). |
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| Foliage | The strap-shaped leaves are alternately arranged along the stem-like pseudobulb. |
| Stems | The underground horizontal stem known as a rhizome produces stem-like pseudobulbs along its length. |
| Flowers | The light pink flowers have a dark pink lip. They are borne on axillary racemes. |
| Fruit | The dry, dehiscent fruit is known as a capsule. They contain numerous, dust-like seeds. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown under light shade, such as 50-75% sun and requires at least 8 hours of sun daily. The roots need a freely draining growing medium with good aeration, such as charcoal. Regular soil potting mix is too wet and will cause Dendrobium roots to rot. Depending on the weather, they should be watered every 1-2 days, needing more water on hotter days and no water on rainy days. Try to avoid getting the leaves wet, applying water directly to the roots in the morning or early evening when the sun is less intense and there is time for the plant to dry before nightfall. |
| Etymology | It is a hybrid originating from a cross between Dendrobium Chao Praya White and Dendrobium Ekapol. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Thick |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Smooth, Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Linear) |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Rounded |
| Foliar Base | Truncate / Square |
| Typical Foliar Area | Mesophyll ( 45cm2 - 182.25 cm2 ) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Pink |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Waxy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Green - Light Green |
|---|---|
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type | Dehiscent Dry Fruit |
| Seed Quantity Per Fruit | Numerous (>20) |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32095 |
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| Species ID | 6501 |
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