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
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | The leaves are light green, mottled with dark green splotches. |
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| Flowers | The flowers measure up to 8 cm wide and are borne on a terminal, single-flowered inflorescence. The flowers consist of a white, conspicuous dorsal sepal with green vein running along its length. The lateral petals are light green, covered with small protrusions with green veins running along its length, the flower lip is yellow-green in colour. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green, Patterned |
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| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Green - Light Green, White |
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| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32104 |
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| Species ID | 6510 |
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